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Traps set after bear attack in Garibaldi Highlands

Traps set after bear attack in Garibaldi Highlands

A bear at Merrill Park in Garibaldi Highlands attacked a man on Sunday, police said. The man, who is an experienced outdoorsman, was walking with his wife in the park when a female bear protected her cub, which was closeby.
Grade 6 student is Squamish’s Mayor for a Day

Grade 6 student is Squamish’s Mayor for a Day

Winning mayor and two deputies spend the day touring the District
Shock for fans as Pemberton Music Festival declares bankruptcy

Shock for fans as Pemberton Music Festival declares bankruptcy

Four-day July event cancelled in its fourth year; no guarantee that tickets will be refunded
Alternative school program may move

Alternative school program may move

Staff say the move would help with access to resources and create a sense of community
29 cars damaged at local dealership

29 cars damaged at local dealership

Officers seeking public's assistance for information on the incident
More teachers needed

More teachers needed

Landmark Supreme Court ruling will add the equivalent of 32 new teachers and support staff, at a steep price
News briefs

News briefs

Squamish wins. Hardwired for business? Help for kids. Cemetery fees increase. Zero Waste on the way. Changes to business park.
Squamish schools in slight deficit

Squamish schools in slight deficit

T he quarterly financial report for the Sea to Sky School District is in, showing a deficit of almost $162,000, though this is offset by a surplus from the prior school year.
Cat Lake cleaned

Cat Lake cleaned

Diver Henry Wang and his team from Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans pulled 102.3 lbs of garbage from Cat Lake, on May 13. “So much more to go,” Wang said on his Facebook page “It's just deeper than we have cleaned before.
Feeling the food truck love

Feeling the food truck love

Squamish saves the day with donations for truck repair