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Transport plan 'flawed'

Transport plan 'flawed'

EDITOR, In a Chief article May 9, Mayor Kirkham wanted CN to upgrade their maintenance standards due to the estuary's "pristine and unique habitat.
Road's condition decried

Road's condition decried

Editor's note: This is a letter to Hon. Mary Polak, B.C.'s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Sections of our Upper Squamish Valley Road are dangerously disintegrating into pulverized asphalt.
A principled choice

A principled choice

EDITOR, I am writing this letter in reply to Chris Joseph's letter to the editor dated May 16 ("Splitting the green vote"). Please do not presume to think you know why I and many others voted for the Green Party.
Innovation unlocked

Innovation unlocked

I just read an article on SmashingMagazine.com that talks about the power of empathy to foster innovation.
Tories' 'survey' a joke

Tories' 'survey' a joke

EDITOR, Like other voters in the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding, I recently received a "survey" from the riding's Member of Parliament, Mark Strahl.
More taxes, fewer services

More taxes, fewer services

EDITOR, In a recent announcement I have learned that the pool is being closed for filming from June 7 to 16. Further, the pool will not open (as per the new brochure) until 11 a.m. on weekends from 9 a.m.
If I were mayor for a day...

If I were mayor for a day...

Editor's note: This is the winning letter in the District of Squamish's Mayor for a Day contest. It was written to Christina Moore, DOS communications manager, and copied to The Chief for publication.
A summer to remember

A summer to remember

As I stare out the window at our less-than-balmy spring conditions, I find my mind drifting to thoughts of the looming summer holidays, and to be honest, I'm not encouraged.
Children's Health Fair on tap this weekend

Children's Health Fair on tap this weekend

An annual event each year is the Children's Health Fair and the date this year is Saturday (June 1) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Rolling into summer

Rolling into summer

The final weekend of May is the traditional planting weekend for a lot of people. Shops are full of eye-catching annuals, lush hanging baskets and perennials aplenty.
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