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Jane Emerick [email protected] The recent removal of trees along the Discovery Trail in front of the future sight of Wal-Mart has "left the trail basically desecrated," according to the president of the Squamish Trails Society, Bob Brant.

Capilano college support workers ratified their employee contract on Tuesday (April 11) in an agreement that will see them "through to the Olympics.

Well, it's that time of the year when black bears emerge from their winter dens, stretch, yawn and begin to forage for tender grass shoots and broadleaf plants.

Steven Hill [email protected] A smile is something anyone can give away for free, but on Monday April 24 a local dentist office will be improving the smiles of Squamish children at no charge to celebrate Community Dental Day.

Steven Hill [email protected] Coun. Patricia Heintzman asked council to propose municipal staff pen a report on pesticide use in the Squamish area.

Sylvie Paillard [email protected] Council showed weariness during the 10th week of budget deliberations Tuesday (April 11).

Steven [email protected] It wasn't such a happy birthday for one Squamish resident who was attacked and beaten up for his festive hat.Cpl.

Jane Emerick [email protected] The need for more funding was the overall message presented by the Howe Sound Teachers Association at the School District 48 school board meeting Wednesday (April 12) evening.

Sylvie Paillard [email protected] The Eagleridge Bluffs Coalition is refusing to let go of its campaign to save the bluffs from the Highway 99 expansion.

Jane Emerick Chief staff writer The carnival is back in Squamish next week and organizers are saying it will be better and bigger than the town has ever seen.