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It is going to be a tough decision. The requests for the 2011 community grants received by the municipality come to a total $200,384. But the budget earmarks an amount of only $136,300 for that purpose.

The Bowen Island Golf Club has started the process of applying for a licence to serve alcohol in its new clubhouse and on the green and has asked the municipality for an endorsement.

There will be a lot less fear and anxiety on the island now that the wolf hybrid that has been attacking pets and livestock has been killed. At 6:30 on Wednesday morning, a trapper hired by the municipality shot the beast.

The Bowen Island Community Foundation has accomplished some grand goals recently. This includes a $5,000 grant to Family Place to allow Family Place and the Youth Centre to share the same space in the Children's Centre.

There will be a lot less fear and anxiety on the island now that the wolf hybrid that has been attacking pets and livestock has been killed. At 6:30 on Wednesday morning, a trapper hired by the municipality shot the beast.

There's the possibility of three or four referendum questions being on the municipal election ballot this November. First there's the community opinion vote on the possible creation of a national park on Bowen Island.

Last year, the municipality expected to spend $4,892,769 to provide services. By the end of this fiscal year, it was almost right on target. In 2011, the municipality spent $4,827,174 in all of its various departments.

Sarah Haxby's day planner is like a well-used, detailed road map that has been pored over and relied upon for months on end.

By the end of 2012, Bowen Island will be required to have no food waste in the garbage it trucks off the island, as set out by Metro Vancouver's waste management plan. The municipality plans to develop a viable composting option on the island.

There used to be 60 people signed up for the parent and tot gym time, says Christine Walker, Bowen Island's community recreation supervisor. But the popular program can no longer be offered.