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Squamish knows him as the quintessential doctor - but LaVerne Kindree could just as easily have turned out to have been a railway man or even a symphony musician.

Where does one turn after emerging from years of addiction only to discover that their true self has long been forgotten? The Sea to Sky Community Services recovery house, Awakenings, can provide answers, according to alcohol and drug program supervi

The Squamish Chamber of Commerce will be appointing a new president for 2008 whose direction will likely play a vital role in connecting local businesses with windfall from the upcoming Winter Games.

The Howe Sound Women's Centre showed the breadth of its helping hand with a celebration attended by men, women and children Saturday night (Nov. 3).

One more obstacle has popped up for the Red Point development. On Tuesday (Nov. 6) council passed a motion to consider the impacts the high-density residential project would have on Smoke Bluffs Park.

The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is losing many of its familiar figureheads this year as its current president and manager both step down. Chamber manger Denise Imbeau announced her resignation on Wednesday Nov. 7.

At least two parent advisory councils (PAC) in the Sea to Sky corridor have passed motions opposing various aspects of the Howe Sound School District's proposed calendar for 2009-2010.

The Howe Sound District School Board is scrambling to pinch pennies mid-year in response to unexpected funding changes from the province.

Canadian National ski jumper Greg Baxter landed in Squamish last week to talk about his emerging sport and inform local residents on how they can get involved in the upcoming competitions in the Callaghan Valley, including the 2010 Olympic Winter Gam

A few people on the street complimented him on a killer costume, but RCMP Constable Afzeel Yakub wasn't dressed in red for Halloween kicks. Yakub was at Capilano College Wednesday (Oct.