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They are going to be a big part of the Sea to Sky corridor's involvement in the 2010 Winter Olympics, with tens of thousands watching live and millions from around the world seeing them on TV.

The B.C. Ministry of Education announced its "biggest funding increase ever" this week, but Howe Sound school district treasurer Nancy Edwards said it's just enough to maintain last year's service level. A funding increase of $1.

Despite less than perfect weather, this year's annual eagle count went off smoothly. "I think it went perfectly," said Thor Froslev, organizer of the 2007 Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival's bald eagle count.

Community members have until Monday (Jan. 15) to choose the best and brightest Squamish has to offer for the Chamber of Commerce 2006 Citizen and Business Person of the year awards.

John Weston was again chosen to represent the Conservative Party West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea-to-Sky riding following four nomination meetings Friday to Sunday (Jan. 5 to 7).

The District of Squamish has a message for residents hoping to avoid flooded basement: Check your ditches. A district staff member discovered a large piece of debris blocking a critical culvert on Fourth Ave. late Tuesday (Jan.

The Squamish Public Library is hosting a baby party - with cake and refreshments - on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 9:30 a.m. It's open to families of babies born in 2006, and is a great opportunity to introduce your baby to the library.

The North Vancouver Outdoor School in Paradise Valley may finally be able to refurbish their 40-year-old main building thanks to a one-time $1 million donation from the North Shore Credit Union (NSCU).

After 28 years of protective service in the community, District of Squamish director of protective services Cliff Doherty said he has made the "difficult decision" to take the job of Columbia Shuswap Regional District emergency management plan co-ord

John Weston was again chosen to represent the Conservative Party West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea-to-Sky riding following four nomination meetings Friday to Sunday (Jan. 5 to 7).