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What's best for students

What's best for students

This letter was sent to the School District 48 board of trustees and superintendent Dr. Rick Erickson and copied to The Chief for publication.
Sick of 'Sea to Sky'

Sick of 'Sea to Sky'

Editor, We would like a believable, logical reason why our school district's name has been changed. All the people that I have mentioned this to had no idea this has happened. A very proud "Howe Sound District #48" is now "Sea to Sky District #48.
Consider horses

Consider horses

The following letter to Squamish's mayor and council was copied to The Chief for publication. Mayor and Council, I am writing to you in response to your calling for final comments on the draft OCP.
Use solar energy

Use solar energy

Editor, In response to last week's article ("Tour touts benefits of wood biomass fuel," The Chief, Nov. 20), I would like to assert that switching from burning oil and gas to biomass as an energy source is going from the frying pan into the fire.
The pineapple express gourmet style

The pineapple express gourmet style

Much to the dismay of many native South American's, Christopher Columbus takes the claim to fame for discovering the fruit we know today as pineapple. This prickly tropical sensation has no relation to pine nor is it akin to an apple.
School credit of a different kind

School credit of a different kind

A high-profile, provincial government-established fund meant to help children pay for their post-secondary education lost more than $18 million of its market value over the 12 months ending March 31, 2009, Public Eye has exclusively learned.
Smile!

Smile!

Editor, Much has been said in the Axeman debate recently. As most of us can acknowledge, a good healthy, spirited debate rarely disappoints and often produces a consensus that is in the best interests of the majority.
Does gambling heaven or hell await us?

Does gambling heaven or hell await us?

Chances Gaming Centre: Doorway to heaven, or gateway to hell? Any day now some enterprising teacher will assign that essay question to an unsuspecting class.
Editorial: One wild mess

Editorial: One wild mess

Editorial: This week saw a vicious attack on a local stable owner over his animal caretaking practices. The intention was well-meaning, however allegations were delivered with what can diplomatically be described as inflammatory language.
Sodium is a matter of public health

Sodium is a matter of public health

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and high sodium in the diet is the main way people increase their personal risk for hypertension.
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