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Jane Emerick Chief staff writer Memorials to Ray Peters were seen throughout Squamish this week as the community continues to show its gratitude to the councillor who gave so much of his life to others.

How sad to have heard of the death of Ray Peters. He will be missed by his family and friends, but also the community of Squamish.

Steven Hill [email protected] Sally Gimse hadn't smiled, laughed or left her house very much in the first ten years she lived in Squamish. The 59-year-old suffers from Parkinson's disease, which is a brain disorder.

Sylvie Paillard [email protected] Residents and businesses of the Industrial Park will soon be breathing easier, according to Owen Carney of Carney's Organic Recycling.

Sylvie Paillard [email protected] A reality television show is seeking underappreciated Squamish moms who are hoping to exact revenge.

Jane Emerick Chief staff Curves in Squamish has donated 2,789 pounds to the local Food Bank and the president of the community organization is calling the contribution, "amazing.

Sylvie Paillard [email protected] Tourists driving by Shannon Falls Provincial Park will see more park and less parking lot after a boundary change is complete.

Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.

Next week, one of Canada's oldest and best carnival companies, West Coast Amusements comes to our community. Sponsors of this fun event for all members of the family is the Squamish Elks Lodge #119.