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They could be skating by summer

The sound of spinning skateboard wheels carving up the rails and banks of a brand new skate park in Squamish could become a reality as early as this summer.

Tax rate to drop to offset skyrocketing property values

At least six homeowners in Squamish will be paying significantly more municipal taxes this year thanks to the jump in value of their property.

Federal GST break big for Squamish

The District of Squamish will be getting the equivalent of a $400,000 tax refund from Ottawa this year thanks to a commitment by Prime Minister Paul Martin.

Bureaucracy mars memorial of man killed in Hwy. 99 crash

About 400 people attended funeral services for Karmjit Dhillon Monday (Feb. 9) - but one of the people who most needed to be there was a continent away.

Province to take back 55% of TFL

Major impact on Interfor's work force expected John French Chief Staff Writer Big changes are on the way for logging in Squamish - especially for the community's largest forestry employer.

Rookie magic for Realtor

Some may call it fate, while others call it luck. For Simon Hudson, the decision to get into real estate was just a matter of timing - and capitalizing on a great opportunity.

Big dreams on the waterfront

A group of local citizens that set aside five days to create a vision for the future of the former Nexen lands and the Squamish estuary has finished its work.

ABOUT TOWN: Vaudeville tonight!

The Eagle Eye Theatre is the place tonight (Feb. 13) at 7:30 p.m. for the performance by Al Simmons, who is described as a quick witted vaudevillian and one who will keep you laughing during his entire presentation.

Tragedy leads to calls for change

Local lawmakers are calling for a series of changes on Hwy. 99 in the wake of Saturday's tragedy that saw seven local residents killed. Squamish council spent a significant amount of time Tuesday (Feb.

Seniors concerned with nutrition, transportation, safety

A survey recently conducted by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) has found that many seniors in Squamish have concerns about nutrition, access to knowledge of services and transportation.
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