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New $120,000 bike trail planned for 2016

SORCA requests $70,000 to maintain existing trails
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No need to panic over property values: mayor

Higher assessments don’t always equate to higher property taxes
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Squamish couple desperate for help after amputation

Disabled man turned down for social assistance three times
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News briefs

News briefs

New court date for Morrow. MP’s office opens. Willow Park upgrades. Dispute fees double. Avalanche training. Natural gas leak. Willow Park upgrades. Dispute fees double. Avalanche training. Have your say on the community plan.
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New Year’s baby born at home

New Year’s baby born at home

Maya Prasad’s proud parents are Shannon and Laurence Prasad
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Could Squamish become carbon neutral?

Could Squamish become carbon neutral?

Q&A with mayor of city that has a ‘little stock exchange for carbon credits’
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Police briefs: Money found. Crash. Vehicle clocks 130 km/h. Break-in. Impaired driving charges.

Police briefs: Money found. Crash. Vehicle clocks 130 km/h. Break-in. Impaired driving charges.

Money found at beach On Monday, Jan. 4, a citizen turned in a sum of money found at Nexen Beach on New Year’s Day to the Squamish RCMP. Police are investigating to determine the owner of the cash.
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New study finds virus in salmon

New study finds virus in salmon

Critics question results as federal agency did not find virus in B.C.
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District floats proposal to reduce greenhouse gases

‘We’re quite excited,’ facilities manager says of ‘carbon-neutral’ ideas for Brennan Park
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No doctor shortage in Squamish

New directory shows a dozen physicians are accepting new patients, making town unusual in Canada
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