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Art & Soul a success

Squamish showed it had both heart and soul at the third Art and Soul fundraiser for the Squamish skate park on Nov. 6. Between 120 and 130 people admired art and listened to music at the event at Totem Hall.

Teachers raise alarm over dorms for young international students

The Howe Sound Teachers Association (HSTA) is worried that young students from overseas studying in Squamish are suffering in dormitory-style accommodations.

Pay flu shot supplies run out

Free vaccines still available Alli Vail Chief Staff Writer A dip in the temperature in a Coast Garibaldi Health Services refrigerator means Squamish has no flu vaccines available for purchase for the rest of the season.

ABOUT TOWN: Nominations for Order of Squamish due

There are many individuals, community groups and businesses who are worthy of nominations for the newly-created Order of Squamish.

Teen mentors helping younger students

Every Friday at Squamish Elementary School there is a lucky group of students who, for one hour, get to play games and have fun with an older mentor.

Importing love

Two kids, a two-level home, a regular family-sized car, toys in the front yard - the Grantham family looks pretty much like any family. But what makes Doug and Shannon Grantham a little bit different is their children.

ABOUT TOWN: Take time to remember

A large crowd is expected to attend the annual Remembrance Day service on Thursday (Nov. 11) at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

Rail workers face uncertainty

The CN employees in Squamish are worried. Most don't know what their future holds because the details of their financial deal with their employer aren't complete.

$200,000 bonus for District from traffic fines

The District of Squamish has an extra $194,588 to play with in 2004. The money is coming from the traffic fine revenues that the provincial government is granting to Squamish.

Students taught to play safe in snow

Young people take risks. But a new program in the Howe Sound School District is going to teach them how to take smart risks. The SnowSmart program is going to be introduced into the district.
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