Opinion

EDITOR, After 41 years in public education in British Columbia, including the past seven and a half years as Superintendent of Schools in Sea to Sky, Dr. Rick Erickson wishes to announce his retirement, effective July 31, 2011. Dr.

With one of the most youthful and energetic demographics in the province and a recent highway upgrade ready to channel cash-bearing visitors into town, the potential for success in the Squamish retail/service sector looks promising.

If mountain bikers seem a little aggressive lately, don't blame it on our poor summer weather so far.

The provincial civil service has warned the premier there might be problems if she keeps her controversial Liberal leadership campaign commitment to consult on creating a new holiday in February.

My parents - bless their old-fashioned hearts - aren't what I would necessarily call "computer people." I don't mean that in the sense that they aren't virtual avatars in a computer-generated game world (or as I like to call them, "my friends").

EDITOR, On Sunday (June 26), on the way home to Langley from Whistler, my family and I stopped at Alice Lake for a picnic lunch. We were getting ready to leave and my husband had taken some of our things back to our vehicle.

Attraction south of Stawamus Chief would serve as 'catalyst' for tourism, proponents say

Summer has finally descended on us in Sea to Sky Country. The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada is humming with events and celebrations and I invite you to come out and enjoy as many of them as you can handle.

EDITOR, I'm writing to provide clarification on Whistler Blackcomb's recruiting policies in response to a letter published in the Squamish Chief, entitled: "Job-related Issues, questions" (Letters, June 17).

Last weekend, Squamish residents had yet another illustration of the passion and commitment it takes to be the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada - and to bring those who share our town's enthusiasm for the outdoors here for a visit.