Opinion

Editor’s note: On May 20, Squamish council voted 4-3 to eliminate the $30 fire permit fee. The Chief received this letter before that decision. I would just like to voice my support for Mr.

Recently the Woodfibre LNG project responded to concerns regarding the Howe Sound airshed and announced that our drives would be powered by electricity, not by burning natural gas.

So the Fondo bike crowd is trying to find a means of paying off Squamish because they disrupt us with a bike ride (“GranFondo youth program eyed,” Chief, May 15). Coun.

Squamish rock climbing columnist Jamie Finlayson fills us on the lay of Squamish's rocks

Squamish Gourmet columnist Susan Hollis whips up some dressing magic

Gardening columnist Melissa Geddes digs into blueberries

I was never a good student. I can remember habitually being late for classes all through high school and university, always sitting way in the back and daydreaming a lot about having super powers rather than listening to the lesson.

It can’t be easy being a conservation officer at times like these. Think about it: You have a mandate to protect public safety, but also a compelling mission to preserve and protect the environment and the creatures that are part of it.

EDITOR, Re: Ben Lypka’s article on the Squamish Youth Triathlon (“LNG race sponsorship sparks protest,” May 15). I am extremely disappointed with this article, along with the front page photo of a participant tattooed with anti-LNG materials.

EDITOR, The Squamish Food Bank Society has been working to provide food for those in need in Squamish for the last 17 years. Along the way, the society has grown alongside the community’s need.