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Remembrance Day thanks

Remembrance Day thanks

EDITOR, I would like to say Eagle feather thank yous to The Chief ("Squamish Remembers," photo essay, Nov. 14) for sharing our event, and to other community members that have helped this event.
Vessel vexation

Vessel vexation

Three times since 2008, derelict boats have sunk in shallow waters near local communities, spilling fuel and spoiling surrounding areas.
New businesses open

New businesses open

The energy in Squamish is incredible right now! Welcome to three new businesses... Congratulations on the opening of Wild and Heart, a new women's boutique featuring clothing, jewelry, vintage and home decor located at 38036 Cleveland.
On the waterfront

On the waterfront

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was forwarded to The Chief for publication. Thank you for responding to my concerns about pollution, both visual and olfactory, in the Mamquam Blind Channel area.
Women's shelter a corridor-wide concern

Women's shelter a corridor-wide concern

A few weeks ago, the Howe Sound Women's Centre Society called on the provincial government to address a crisis at Pearl's Place Transition House in Squamish. This safe house is the sole long-term shelter in the Sea to Sky for women and children.
Fellowes is talkin' turtle tonight

Fellowes is talkin' turtle tonight

The annual St. John's Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar is this Saturday (Nov. 16) from 10 a.m. to noon at 1930 Diamond Rd.
Baumann's legacy

Baumann's legacy

EDITOR, Re. "'Passionate' Baumann remembered fondly," Chief, Nov. 7. Advocacy was one of the professional characteristics of Frank Baumann. In this regard, Frank had been specifically advocating to council for groundwater development in Squamish.
Gateway a bad deal

Gateway a bad deal

EDITOR, Re. "Sellout in progress," Editorial, Chief, Nov. 7. Thanks very much for your editorial environmental view on Enbridge Northern Gateway (ENG).
2014 starts early

2014 starts early

By most accounts, Squamish council's 2013 budgeting process was a fiasco from which no one - save, perhaps, municipal staff - emerged happy.
Do you feel the vibe too?

Do you feel the vibe too?

While at the Brackendale Art Gallery Saturday night, a friend who hadn't been around Squamish for a few months and whom I hadn't seen for a while started talking about the "incredible energy" that's virtually palpable in Squamish at the moment.