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A dangerous precedent

A dangerous precedent

EDITOR, I am very concerned about the removal of land from the Squamish Chief Provincial Park for development. If there is to be consideration of removing land from Class A parks, it should only be after thorough public review by B.C.
Concerns ignored

Concerns ignored

EDITOR, I attended a recent council meeting where the development permit for Jason Wood's Rivendale project was on the agenda. I also attended Mr.
Britannia project concerns raised

Britannia project concerns raised

EDITOR, Re. Taicheng Development Proposal of Britannia Beach Absent a comprehensive growth strategy for the corridor, of which transportation is a key component, we are left with piecemeal developments that lack cohesion and foresight.
Congratulations, exhortations

Congratulations, exhortations

EDITOR, Congratulations to the Squamish Soccer Association on its successful campaign to get a first-rate turf field built in Squamish. The project is the culmination of many years of effort and fundraising by the volunteers of the association.
'Bafflegab' not enough

'Bafflegab' not enough

Editor's note: This is a letter to John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Thank you so much for your reply to my letter regarding right-wing values.
Extending the sentiment

Extending the sentiment

EDITOR, I read, with interest, the rationale used by council to award the 2012 paving contract to Alpine Paving. I agree that it is important to keep residents working and local businesses viable.
Hey, readers... digest this

Hey, readers... digest this

I had always imagined a book-lined office with a large oak desk. There would be a coat-rack for my Harris Tweed (elbow patches, naturally) and a decanter holding some Courvoisier cognac.
SPCA open house set

SPCA open house set

The Squamish SPCA is holding a garage sale, open house and barbecue next to the Dog Pound on Government Road on Saturday (May 5) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SPCA open house set

SPCA open house set

The Squamish SPCA is holding a garage sale, open house and barbecue next to the Dog Pound on Government Road on Saturday (May 5) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gondola, weight room backed

Gondola, weight room backed

EDITOR, After reading the most recent issue of the Chief, I am inspired to comment on two related issues.