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GBA lands will cost over $1M to clean

It only cost a dollar to acquire, but a parcel of land turned over to the District of Squamish next to the Nexen lands will cost at least $1 million to clean up. But once it's clean, the land will be worth an estimated $4 million.

ABOUT TOWN: Relive The Sound of Music

How many years has it been since you saw the movie The Sound of Music starring Julie Andrews? Bring those memories with you when you see Squamish's own rendition of this most loved musical. It was opening night for the 28-member cast last night (Nov.

Business can be Big Brother-friendly too

"Leaders in the community have to give back." So says Jeff Dawson, a city councillor and the general manager of Community Futures Development Corporation of Howe Sound. He found a way that worked for him, and he passed it on to the rest of his staff.

Adventure Centre costs climbing

Expected provincial funding still not in hand John French [email protected] **EDITOR'S NOTE: A correction has been made to the total budget of the Adventure Centre after an error was discovered in our published copy Nov. 26.

Couple reunited at last

After three and a half years of frustration, Lakvhir Singh Sekhon and his wife Gurpreet are finally living together in Squamish.

Ashlu River power decision put off to December

Neighbour faced off against neighbour as more than 275 people came to the Ashlu River rezoning public hearing in Squamish Wednesday night (Nov. 17).

Andy sentenced to three years for manslaughter

VANCOUVER-A Squamish man was allowed to hug his young children and say goodbye to his family before being taken from court to start a three-year prison sentence for manslaughter.

No more crash bills for out-of-towners

There won't be any more surprise bills for non-residents who crash their vehicles and need help from Squamish Fire Rescue. Council voted on Tuesday (Nov.

ABOUT TOWN: Fall Classic set for Sunday

The 28th annual Squamish Fall Classic has a new focus this year as the fundraiser will go towards the Angela James Memorial Scholarship.

From spandex to spats

The big time hits Squamish (Nov. 20) as the Squamish Off Road Cycling Association (SORCA) presents Casino Night at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company.
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