Opinion

I’m supporting Peter Kent for council and here’s why: Squamish is facing a host of challenges that could dramatically change our town, the economy, the environment and our unique way of life. We stand at a crossroads.

Once again, council watchdog and candidate Terrill Patterson is bang on, and being one who publicly advocated a referendum on WFLNG myself, I agree with his observation that the lack of it now results in shifting the focus on the candidates, putting

Re: Rod and Gun Club in poor location, Letters, The Squamish Chief, Nov. 6, 2014. The Squamish Valley Rod and Gun Club is the oldest club in Squamish. It was granted Charter under the BC Societies Act (July 30, 1942).

Attendees at last Wednesday’s all-candidates meeting who primed themselves by watching the film There Will Be Blood, an epic drama about the violence associated with the oil boom in early 20th century Southern California, were out of luck.

We are fortunate to have so many fine candidates running for council this year. But one candidate, Peter Kent, stands head and shoulders above the rest. On Nov. 15 I’m voting for Peter for Squamish Council. I encourage others to do the same.

As Election Day nears and Squamish residents consider candidates for local government, it is important that voters examine the records of those currently serving in the mayor’s office and on council.

When you first arrive in a community, first impressions often colour the way you feel about it for years to come. I arrived in Squamish Nov. 1, thrilled to begin working as Editor of The Squamish Chief and living in this mountain paradise.

Amidst the ugly backstabbing of a competitive election campaign, it’s easy to forget what is truly important in life: Ethics. Fairness. Dignity.

It is almost over. Soon Squamish will have a new council and a new board of education. The time to learn about the candidates ends somewhere after 8 a.m. this Saturday, when voting begins at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

Remembrance services planned The annual Remembrance Day service will be held at Brennan Park Recreation Centre on Tuesday starting at 11 a.m.