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'Purple Palace' cleared out

After years of neighbourhood complaints over noise, violence and drugs, innumerable RCMP raids resulting in arrests for possession of drugs and stolen property, and unsightly premises fines resulting in trucks of garbage being hauled away, the so-cal

Fleeing motorcyclist caught on train tracks

Railway tracks helped police catch a suspect on a motorcycle last Friday (May 12). RCMP noticed an unlicensed motorcycle traveling in the Industrial Park at 3:30 p.m. The motorcyclist fled when the officer attempted to pull him over.

Council to review BIA bylaw

Squamish council voted Tuesday (May 16) to review a bylaw passed earlier this month approving a controversial downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) in downtown Squamish.

Vancouver-area climber falls to her death at Chek Canyon

A 59-year-old Port Coquitlam climber fell to her death on Mother's Day Sunday (May 14) at Chek Canyon up Conroy Forest Road. Lois Ann Nordstrom of Port Coquitlam fell approximately 35 metres at about 3 p.m.

NEWS BRIEFS: Sea to Sky Highway update

The schedule of construction-related delays is the same for the next 10 days as it has been for the past few weeks. However, officials say some nighttime closures may be necessary between Whistler and Squamish starting Monday (May 14). Stay tuned.

Baby Razzano stable after surgery

Squamish's miracle baby is on the mend following his third - and hopefully last - open heart surgery.

Junior hockey coming to town

New league to start play in September Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com The Brennan Park arena will soon be crowded with cheering fans supporting a hometown professional hockey team.

Public opinion on highway sought

The consultation process is well under way as representatives of the Sea to Sky Highway Improvement Project are giving Squamish the opportunity say how features, including the overpasses, landscaping, adjacent trails, intersections and signage, on th

Therapy on two wheels

The drive of a volunteer, an appreciation of her surroundings, and a husband who mountain bikes led Ratna Das to bring "Trips for Kids" to Squamish in an attempt to allow all youth in town experience what their surroundings had to offer.

Valleycliffe toolshed lights up the sky

A tool shed fire in Valleycliffe garnered considerable attention Saturday evening when residents saw flames shooting several feet into the sky. Emergency dispatch operators received 17 calls for the one incident.
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