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Douse the fire fee

Douse the fire fee

Editor’s note: On May 20, Squamish council voted 4-3 to eliminate the $30 fire permit fee. The Chief received this letter before that decision. I would just like to voice my support for Mr.
Answering LNG 'misinformation'

Answering LNG 'misinformation'

Recently the Woodfibre LNG project responded to concerns regarding the Howe Sound airshed and announced that our drives would be powered by electricity, not by burning natural gas.
GranFondo 'blockade' decried

GranFondo 'blockade' decried

So the Fondo bike crowd is trying to find a means of paying off Squamish because they disrupt us with a bike ride (“GranFondo youth program eyed,” Chief, May 15). Coun.
Climbing’s popularity on the rise

Climbing’s popularity on the rise

Squamish rock climbing columnist Jamie Finlayson fills us on the lay of Squamish's rocks
Daydreaming about yummy summertime salads...mmmmm

Daydreaming about yummy summertime salads...mmmmm

Squamish Gourmet columnist Susan Hollis whips up some dressing magic
Blueberries: Good to eat, great in your garden

Blueberries: Good to eat, great in your garden

Gardening columnist Melissa Geddes digs into blueberries
Teach our children well

Teach our children well

I was never a good student. I can remember habitually being late for classes all through high school and university, always sitting way in the back and daydreaming a lot about having super powers rather than listening to the lesson.
Tragedy in the woods

Tragedy in the woods

It can’t be easy being a conservation officer at times like these. Think about it: You have a mandate to protect public safety, but also a compelling mission to preserve and protect the environment and the creatures that are part of it.
Coverage, protest decried

Coverage, protest decried

EDITOR, Re: Ben Lypka’s article on the Squamish Youth Triathlon (“LNG race sponsorship sparks protest,” May 15). I am extremely disappointed with this article, along with the front page photo of a participant tattooed with anti-LNG materials.
Food bank seeks new home

Food bank seeks new home

EDITOR, The Squamish Food Bank Society has been working to provide food for those in need in Squamish for the last 17 years. Along the way, the society has grown alongside the community’s need.