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Squamish has the fastest growing house prices in southwestern B.C., according to a report by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. The average price of a detached home in Squamish is $490,288, according to the board, an increase of 21.

The slick, quirky and fun race, Beyond the Valleycliffe of the Dolls (BVOD), and celebrated its sixth year Saturday (June 2) was another "fantastic" event, said organizer Bryan Raiser. "The course and the trail conditions were phenomenal," he said.

Howard Johnson hotels is attempting to lure Chieftain owners into joining its franchise, but owners are being evasive about their plans. "We have been approved by Howard Johnson for a franchise," said manager Raj Gounder.

Gary Hendrickson, can remember the year when the Squamish Days legacy began in 1957. "We had everything from burling to waterskiing," he said.

Local religious leaders and academics will gather together this Thursday (June 14) at the Squamish United Church to discuss their faiths and how they affect us as a community.

Clean-up work on the Squamish Estuary continued this week as heavy equipment was used to remove remnants from last summer's oil spill by the Westwood Anette.

Gone are the days Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers had to depend on Whistler or North Vancouver's Helicopter External Transportation System (HETS) to rescue stranded climbers or hikers from cliffs or rivers in the Sea to Sky corridor.

A local drug awareness advocate has been given $10,000 toward the cause of his choice in recognition of his campaign to save Squamish youth.

District of Squamish environmental coordinator Fransesca Knight is leaving her position at Municipal Hall in order to return to the private sector.

Squamish Valley residents, appalled by devastation left at Anderson Beach after a Surrey grad party, were happy to see students return yesterday. "I'm glad to see that the kids took responsibility for their mess," said area resident Frank Kalous.