Opinion

When preparing for any trip that involves a flight somewhere, there is always a checklist most of us go through mentally before leaving.

EDITOR, I would like to air my opinion of the current debate over whether marijuana should be legalized. I think if we stop referring to marijuana as a drug it would be easier to help people see the error of their thinking.

When I first started teaching almost a quarter century ago, my sponsor-teacher and first mentor warned me that because everyone has some experience with schooling, many people consider themselves experts in education.

Editor's note: This is a letter to Squamish's mayor and council, District of Squamish CAO Kevin Ramsay and other district officials. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Re: Beaver Study by EBB Environmental Consulting Inc.

EDITOR, No other animal has influenced Canadian history to such a great extent as the beaver. We need to use the alternative solutions to beaver problems rather than extermination of our national animal. We have learned to live with the bears.

EDITOR, The parking lot on Mamquam Road adjacent to, and to the east of, the Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club is used on a year-round basis by the public who include dogs and owners, mothers pushing children in carriages, bird watchers, walkers

Growing up, there were certain myths my mother loved to perpetuate. Because she was my mother I believed them to be true.

The Howe Sound Performing Arts Association (HSPAA) is pleased to be sponsoring the Inspiration Concert that will be held at St. John's Anglican Church on Sunday (Feb. 6) at 2 p.m.

EDITOR, As a perpetual dog owner and lover, I'm proud that our "Cleo" (part mastiff, part Lab) is a rescue dog (she would have been killed by her owner had we not taken her into our family).

The civilized world has reacted with shock and revulsion to the revelations surrounding the alleged slaughter of some 100 sled dogs last year by the manager of a company that conducted tours for Outdoor Adventures at Whistler.