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No retirement in store for Thor

The Republic of Brackendale doesn't exist on any map -but it's a very real place, due to the life's work of Thor Froslev.

Aboriginal tourism booster recognized

Deanna Lewis has played an integral role is creating the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre where the living culture of both Squamish and Lil'Wat Nations can be shared, celebrated and preserved.

Youth at risk for sexual exploitation

Sexual exploitation of youth is happening in Squamish at a degree many residents may find shocking. "Youth are being sexually exploited here in Squamish.

Teacher earns Premier award

Long-time Howe Sound Secondary School teacher Linda Firbank was lauded as one of the 20 first ever recipients of the Premier's Award for Teaching Excellence during a special ceremony at Government House in Victoria Monday (March 3).

District speaks out against Pitt River IPP

Following a heated public open house last week on the Pitt River Independent Power Project (IPP), Squamish Council unanimously agreed Tuesday (March 4) to advise the province it is not welcome to link into the Cheekye Fan substation north of Squamish

DoS, VANOC debate transit

The District of Squamish and Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC) are negotiating where a local Olympic transportation hub would be ideal. It's already been decided that northbound buses will not stop in Squamish, said Mayor Ian Sutherland.

DoS, VANOC debate transit

The District of Squamish and Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC) are negotiating where a local Olympic transportation hub would be ideal. It's already been decided that northbound buses will not stop in Squamish, said Mayor Ian Sutherland.

GAS forum format opposed

A series of open houses for the proposed four-season resort Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) has left some Squamish residents feeling less involved than ever.

Rescuers face off for pain

When 10-year-old Briana Gonzales is carried by fire engine to the annual Guns and Hoses hockey game on Saturday (March 14), the celebratory sirens should help drown out some of the painful alarm bells she's plagued with every day.

Mothers lobby for midwives

Driven by an irrepressible gratitude for the midwives who guided them though pregnancy, two local mothers have banded together to bring midwifery to Squamish.
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