Opinion

Rain or shine, the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Squamish Firefighters Association will be held on Sunday (April 24) at 11 a.m. at Brennan Park at the field behind the arena.

To mark Earth Day 2011, we'd like to say a few words about a group of people who used to be shall we say, none too popular around these parts: environmentalists. Say what you will about them. Say they've got their facts wrong.

EDITOR, Re. "Weston signs vandalized," Pique News Magazine, April 14: I'd like to reassure Mr Weston that in all probability, the destruction of his signs had nothing to do with him, nice guy that he is. We all know that no matter what Mr.

EDITOR, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff has accused the Stephen Harper government of spending G8 Summit money "like a drunken sailor." I want to remind everyone that drunken sailors spend their own money.

EDITOR, This is a letter directed at the large number of Canadians who didn't vote in the last election, whose number is larger than the votes received by the ruling party.

Looking as the tempting platter of sushi, I asked "is it wild?" I was referring to the small chunks of pink salmon I could see encased in white rice and dried seaweed.

One of the craziest things you do when on council is go through a District of Squamish budget process. Historically this process has been less than kind to its participants but I am very pleased to say the process continues to improve.

On Sunday (April 10), players, parents, coaches and officials packed the Brennan Park Auditorium -twice - as the Squamish Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) wrapped up its 2010-'11 season with two separate awards ceremonies.

Politics have changed for me. Before I turned 18, I couldn't wait to vote, and kept up with every issue and platform for every party.

Editor's note: This is a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication.