Opinion

Editor, A few ofmy major economic and social concerns about the Garibaldi at Squamish proposal to develop golf courses and resorts are listed below.

Editor, There are certainly a lot of legitimate objections to the Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) proposal in its present form, and it does look like a land grab at this point.

Editor, Enjoyed your lead article on schoolyard bullies. As an elementary school principle for 20 years I spent long hours dealing with bullies and bullying. I learned three important facts. One, record keeping is critical.

At first glance the recent exchange over the proposed Garibaldi at Squamish development came down to a simple turf war over who should control the popular Brohm Ridge recreation zone.

Editor, Squamish Nation have decided to erect an electronic billboard by the highway, right below the Chief, just where the knife cuts that much deeper.

Editor, The proposed GAS resort development in its entirety is not one of sustainability. The social, economical, environmental and cultural well being of Squamish must be a priority, in achieving our goals of creating a sustainable community.

A longer version of this letter was sent to Graeme McLaren, Environmental Assessment Office project assessment director.

Editor, Like many in our town, I oppose the Garibaldi at Squamish resort. While I share concerns about the project's impacts to the environment, I'm also worried it would dramatically alter the character of our community.

This week The Chief welcomes its newest bi-weekly contributor, Sean Holman, editor of the online provincial political news journal Public Eye (publiceyeonline.com). He can be reached at [email protected].

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