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Chieftain wanted

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.

The faces of Loggers Sports

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

Interfaith talk to bring people closer

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.

Crews return to clean Estuary

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.

Rescue service improves

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.

Youth awareness campaigner honoured

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.

Environmental coordinator leaving municipal government

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

Students clean up beach

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.

Arsonist on the loose

The RCMP and Squamish Fire Rescue are warning residents to keep an eye out for one or several arsonists following numerous suspicious incidents this week.

Safety concerns raised over Discovery Trail

Ray [email protected] The Squamish Trails Society (STS) has raised safety concerns over potential traffic hazards along the Discovery Trail by the Squamish Business Park.
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