Opinion

EDITOR, Congratulations to the Squamish Soccer Association on its successful campaign to get a first-rate turf field built in Squamish. The project is the culmination of many years of effort and fundraising by the volunteers of the association.

Editor's note: This is a letter to John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Thank you so much for your reply to my letter regarding right-wing values.

EDITOR, I read, with interest, the rationale used by council to award the 2012 paving contract to Alpine Paving. I agree that it is important to keep residents working and local businesses viable.

I had always imagined a book-lined office with a large oak desk. There would be a coat-rack for my Harris Tweed (elbow patches, naturally) and a decanter holding some Courvoisier cognac.

The Squamish SPCA is holding a garage sale, open house and barbecue next to the Dog Pound on Government Road on Saturday (May 5) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Squamish SPCA is holding a garage sale, open house and barbecue next to the Dog Pound on Government Road on Saturday (May 5) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

EDITOR, After reading the most recent issue of the Chief, I am inspired to comment on two related issues.

Four years ago we got rid of our television.

Editor's note: This is a letter sent to Premier Christy Clark, Mayor Rob Kirkham and other local and provincial officials. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Re. Stawamus Chief gondola proposal. Not everything should be easy.

Based on the weather we have been experiencing lately, you might question if the above is true, but just look around! Spring is here and such a wonderful time of year. It is a time of rebirth, of growth and optimism for the days ahead.