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Cause of crash may never be determined

We may never know what caused the deaths of seven Squamish residents following a traffic accident that won't be soon forgotten. Cpl. Dave Ritchie of the Squamish RCMP, an expert in accident investigation, said on Wednesday (Feb.

ABOUT TOWN: Scouting out bottles

Scouts Canada Squamish Group in partnership with the Squamish Lions Club is holding a bottle/food drive Saturday (Jan. 31) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event was originally planned for early January, but the severe weather caused a cancellation.

Obstetrics diversion continues at SGH

If you're an expectant mother close to your due date, you might want to check what day of the week it is before heading to the Squamish General Hospital (SGH) to have your baby delivered.

PC Thomas gets in line behind Reynolds in 2004

The right is uniting in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast behind incumbent Member of Parliament John Reynolds in the upcoming federal election.

Nebbeling won't seek re-election

Removed from cabinet, MLA to finish term, take time off to travel David Burke and John French Whistler Question/Squamish Chief The man who has represented the Sea to Sky corridor in Victoria since 1996 this week announced he doesn't plan to seek re-e

Snowmobiler rescued from Tricone

A Whistler snowmobiler got more excitement than she bargained for during a ride in the Tricone Basin Friday (Jan. 23). The unidentified woman was riding in the backcountry between Squamish and Whistler with a group of friends.

Operator disciplined after 911 calls went unanswered

When you call 911, you expect someone to answer. That didn't happen at 6:45 a.m. on May 4, 2003. A Brackendale resident needed an ambulance that Sunday morning because his wife was seriously ill.

The visionary

It takes many long hours of hard work, dedication and devotion to become a leader in business and community. Two Squamish residents possess plenty of the above and as a result have been honoured accordingly by their peers and colleagues.

Ex-RCMP officer cleared of charges

Matthew Wild Special to The Chief A retired Squamish police officer has been cleared of all charges of wrongdoing nearly a year after being accused of fabricating evidence and obstructing justice.

Wind: Squamish's new energy source?

During the summer months, the windsurfers and kite boarders know how reliable the strong moving air is around Squamish. Most days in the warm months, the daily inflow winds kick in once the heating action of the morning sun warms the land.
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