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Humanity Village reviews year of success

The Squamish Humanity Village Project held its annual general meeting Wednesday night (May 24) with a look back at success in the past and a hope for continued success in the future. The group began out of the Dec.

SLRD agrees to fight Bill 30

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is officially asking the provincial government to repeal provisions of Bill 30 that fall under the heading of the Utilities Commission Act.

It doesn't have to happen to you to hurt

At 18, Cara Johnston believed car crashes were something that happened to other people. She was right - but she never realized it would still hit so close to home.

Developers want input on stream regulations

Local developers are frustrated with the lack of information and public consultation on district regulations for protecting fish-bearing watercourses.

Long weekend leaves Anderson a mess

Garbage left on Anderson Beach after the May long weekend has residents of the area fuming over the mess they are left with to clean up.

Grade 12 student goes for council seat

18-year-old makes it seven for byelection race Jane Emerick [email protected] With a new haircut and a fresh perspective, 18-year-old David Clarkson is ready to take on the challenge of running for Squamish council in the June 24 byelection.

Powerhouse Springs tender awarded

Council passed a motion to award Aquatec Construction Ltd. a $546,213 tender to complete the Powerhouse Springs project delivering approximately 120 litres of water per second in three new wells.

Chamber hosts defeated MP candidate

It seems the campaign to represent West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country in Ottawa never stopped for Conservative Party candidate of record John Weston.

Fire dispatch goes high-tech

Squamish firefighters will know a lot more about what they're getting into on their next fire call thanks to some new high-tech equipment.

Prior, Fitschen join council race

SODC director, environmental advocate to challenge on Gardner, McLennan, Patterson Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.