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Spending the money

Spending the money

Last week, in response to a Chief story updating the community on the proposal to put a temporary pump track on two acres of District of Squamish-owned land next to the Mamquam Blind Channel, a reader posted a comment to the effect that, "And we're s
To infinity and beyond: The Voyag(er) continues

To infinity and beyond: The Voyag(er) continues

Space the final frontier. This is the voyage of the space probe, er Voyager - which isn't a terribly original name - but nonetheless its mission has really been to explore our galaxy's worlds and possibly seek out new life and new civilizations.
Gassing up elsewhere

Gassing up elsewhere

EDITOR, I gassed up in Aldergrove yesterday, 15 cents a litre cheaper than Squamish. I don't buy gas in Squamish anymore. Now I stop on the way home at the Superstore in North Van, even if it's the same price as Squamish, because I get a 3.
Do you overlook the good stuff?

Do you overlook the good stuff?

It's October and traditionally a time to give thanks, time to reflect on all that is good in your life; what you have, what you do, who you are; time to appreciate family, friends, neighbours and co-workers.
'Rational reflection' needed

'Rational reflection' needed

EDITOR, Reading the Sept. 26 edition of The Chief, I was surprised to see a full-page ad extolling the abilities of self-proclaimed "psychic medium" Shana Gibson.
'Healthy' response

'Healthy' response

EDITOR, The visit of Fisheries Minister Gail Shea to the North Shore last Tuesday was more than a response to the recent public comments by John Fraser and Dave Brown of the Sea to Sky Fisheries Roundtable ("Fisheries action urged," Chief, Sept. 12).
Fencing long overdue

Fencing long overdue

EDITOR, On Wednesday (Sept. 25) at 8:30 p.m. I was travelling south on Highwa 99 while on my way to work.
Thanks, Training Innovations

Thanks, Training Innovations

EDITOR, From early July to the middle of September 2013, I attended class in a conference-style room energized by a combined 600 years of diversified wisdom emanated from 10 Baby Boomers.
Making a steal, on screen and off

Making a steal, on screen and off

While gamers commit unspeakable and violent acts in the hit video game Grand Theft Auto V, someone is counting the dollar signs. And every cent is well deserved.
Vandals running amok

Vandals running amok

EDITOR, What is happening to Squamish? This is just a short rant to mention the increasing amount of vandalism and theft in Squamish.
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