Opinion

In one sense, Christy Clark is probably correct in her assertion that British Columbians don't want an election this fall.

As it is back to school day for students on Tuesday (Sept. 6), motorists are reminded of the speed limit in school areas. They may not admit it, but I think most children are happy to be going back to school.

EDITOR, On July 21, 2010, we lost our beloved chocolate lab, Murphy, to cancer. This year, on July 21, we placed a memorial at Nexen Beach in the form of a geocache (www.geocaching.com).

EDITOR, Thank goodness in Squamish we have the Squamish CAN group doing so many things for us and pushing our community towards a lower environmental footprint, and thank goodness here in B.C.

Despite the August break from council meetings, the District of Squamish continues to process work at a torrid pace. A recent example is last week's launch of our new Geographic Information System ("GIS") which was completed internally.

At the risk of offending some of our more sensitive readers, besmirching my good reputation and making my mom rather ashamed - I'll admit I've committed acts of vandalism. Many of us have, I think, in our youth.

It's kind of strange and sad to find out you can be replaced by technology. Before becoming a journalist and writer, I paid my way through university by working shifts at a large record store.

An Open Letter to the Letter Writers of Squamish, It appears that the traffic complaints about the GranFondo are based on personal importance and/or stubbornness.

EDITOR, It was approximately three weeks ago when I embarked on my morning run on the trails behind our house only to notice a posted sign alerting me not to go further. Cougars were nearby! Apparently there were two of them.

Editor's note: This letter was sent to Mayor Greg Gardner and Kevin Ramsay, CAO for the District of Squamish. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Re. GranFondo.