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At Hilltop House, life for the 60 residents is made a whole lot easier by the efforts of the volunteers of the Hilltop House Support Society (HHSS).

Former workers at chemical plant site passing to District control have suspicions about tumours John French Chief Staff Writer A beach at the tip of Howe Sound represents Squamish's future.

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The difference between a deficit and a balanced budget for the District of Squamish is currently about $672,900.

There was a large celebration last week to launch Capilano College's unique new diploma program.

Garibaldi Lanes will be filled with bowlers next weekend, March 26 to 28 when the 2004 Bowl for Big Brothers and Big Sisters is held. Bowlers will be on lanes on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m.

A new round of highway construction closures was announced and on the heels of the news a petition started circulating around Whistler and Squamish. The petition is aimed at commuters to and from Whistler.

A large development proposed for downtown Squamish is not getting unanimous neighbourhood support. A public information meeting held on March 10 drew a number of people who believe the proposed development is wrong for the area.

In the springtime when the sap starts flowing from the trunks of the eastern maple trees, every child in Quebec starts smiling. They know they're in for a special treat.

Squamish Council is moving ahead as if funding for the Sea to Sky Adventure Centre is a lock. In current budget discussions, the project is noted and the district is planning to expend $450,000 on the development.