Opinion

The matter of utilizing the Nexen lands is an ongoing issue that does require a lot of input from the community. My suggestion is that there should be a building complex design for indoor and outdoor usage.

This letter was copied to The Chief for publication.

The most delicate decision a premier or prime minister ever makes is crafting his or her first cabinet after an election. Think it's just a matter of picking the best people for the job? Think again.

Story: On Tuesday (June 9) municipal staff presented their Sustainability block concept to council and public ["Tower proposal returns," The Chief, June 12].

I had the pleasure of accompanying my son's class to Naramata for the Kettle Valley Railroad bike trip last week.

I am writing in response to John Buchanan's letter in the June 5 issue of The Chief regarding David Suzuki's "wake up call" on the environment. Wow! I really appreciate John's passion. Sometimes sparking fear in someone can lead to action.

I am writing to congratulate the Brackendale Babes and the other teams that participated this year in the relay for life.

Things are starting to heat up on the protective services front in the Shining Valley. For starters, local businesses have had 28 break-ins in eight weeks.

I sat and listened to the David Suzuki talk the other week. He scared the living s**t out of me! It is green this and green that these days. Local, provincial and federal government alike are talking environment.

I recently visited my hometown of Squamish and learned that the landfill will be closed and options to transfer or incinerate the garbage are being considered. Both options do not seem like options at all.