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Sylvie Paillard [email protected] The Howe Sound Secondary (HSS) student dry grad committee is solidifying graduation plans, and residents have numerous ways of helping the teens have a safe and alcohol-free night.

Keith F. Broad Special to the Chief In 1997, Cher Cartwright lived in a brown house, wore black, grey and blue business suits, communicated only with words, and practiced law. She was the quintessential establishment icon.

The Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has approved an independent power project (IPP) on Culliton Creek in what one board member calls an effort to show the regional district is open to the sometimes-controversial developments.

Four University of British Columbia (UBC) scientists are going public with their criticism of the Cheakamus River recovery plans.

Steven Hill [email protected] Squamish RCMP executed search warrants on a residence in the 37000 block of Sixth Avenue on March 16 and 29, under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Dee-Ann LeBlanc Special to The Chief The Mountain Linux User Group (www.mountainlinux.ca) is forming in the Sea to Sky Corridor, centered in Squamish. Its first meeting will be held on April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Steven Hill [email protected] For many men, going bald is probably one of the worst things that could happen, but for Brian Thompson, losing his long blond locks is a tradition meant to honour others in his family.

As we head into another year, a year that will see the West Coast Railway Heritage Park embark on its next major expansion, we focus this month on the contribution made to the community of Squamish through both continued development and through opera

Heidi VanLith Special to The Chief 2010 Olympic officials require approximately 3,000 high-quality rooms throughout the Sea to Sky corridor to house the International Olympic Committee, the National Olympic Committees from participating nations, and

Sylvie Paillard [email protected] Even one of the fittest areas in Canada can use student fitness and health programs.