Local News

One can't drive around Squamish without running into at least one yellow truck emblazoned with "Kiewit and Sons" on the side. It seems the huge U.S. owned company not only makes a huge impact on our roadways, but on our local economy.

Downtown residents and visitors witnessed dramatic police roadblocks and were subject to questioning after a violent robbery at The Cash Store on Winnipeg Street and Cleveland Avenue on Sunday afternoon (May 13). At 3:15 p.m.

The Chief newspaper received two distinguished awards and high praise during the Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) Better Newspapers Competition awards gala in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday (May 11).

A major section of sea dike along phase two of the Skye development downtown was breached Tuesday evening (May 15) after a district floodgate was open during high tide.

Even as thousands of newly introduced smolts swim through Cheakamus River system, concerns about the ecosystem's recovery continue to mount.

Squamish residents may soon see a new feature on our local waterways, as an adventure tour company prepares to make its presence known on the Mamquam Blind Channel leading out into the Howe Sound.

As one of the founders of Squamish Days Loggers Sports Al McIntosh has seen a lot change over the years. "I've been on the committee since it started," said McIntosh who will come out of semi-retirement to MC the 50th anniversary this summer.

Residents were stunned to see an adult male grizzly bear walking through downtown's streets this week, apparently lured by garbage cans left outside of homes. The bear has reportedly been in the Squamish Estuary since early this week.

At 2 a.m. on Saturday (May 12), a 30-year-old Squamish resident was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

In a 4-2 vote District of Squamish Council put their final stamp of approval on the 2007 financial plan on Monday (May 14), with the budget calling for a total of $13,340,147 in tax revenue.