Opinion

Losing your wallet is really annoying.

EDITOR, Shame on the SODC for allowing the installation of power lines right in front of the kite launching and landing area. I don't think they realize the danger they have created and think they should be placed underground.

I've been an avid user of the Internet and a voracious online gamer for many years.

Story: EDITOR, I am writing to express my frustration with the disorganization I experienced while voting in the current election. I am a student from Alberta who has been attending university in Squamish for the past four years.

EDITOR, Free dump day should be easy to manage. It should stay for good, as the letter in The Chief ("More 'free' dumping required," May 6) says. But the problem has always been timing and dates for most people. Bring back free dump day.

EDITOR, Re: The Chief, May 6, page A3 sidebar: "Open house planned at Squamish Valley SPCA.

The Eagle Eye Theatre is the location tonight (May 13) at 7:30 p.m. for the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association's (HSPAA) Star Search 2011, when young people of all ages will showcase their musical talents for the judges and appreciative audience.

Last year, a grey whale made its way up Howe Sound to the Squamish River estuary, the first recorded visit by a grey whale to our waters in approximately 100 years.

EDITOR, Nova Scotia again. Halifax, the Annapolis Valley and Cape Breton all have public transit. They have all been praised in national and international publications. Now they are sponsoring a Sustainable Transportation Conference for young people.

Council and the senior managers comprising the Core Leadership Team have recently completed the 2011 Financial Plan. While there were significant challenges going into this year's budget process, there were also many positive factors.