Opinion

Early investment in our human resources pays off economically and socially - we should do more of it.

As the official mountain biking season winds to a close (SORCA's final riding event of the season, The Loonar Enduro, is scheduled for Oct. 24), it's worthwhile reflecting on how far mountain biking has come in this community.

This letter was sent to Minister of Education Margaret MacDiarmid and copied to The Chief for publication. Editor, There may be no place on the planet that has escaped the effects of the financial markets failure.

Last month, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell said problems funding the preparation of community wildfire protection plans would have to be solved by local governments.

Editor, I am absolutely gobsmacked that there may not be a Santa Parade in Squamish this year. For the Chamber to leave it so late before letting anyone else know is downright stupid.

Editor, I read with some trepidation your coverage of the proposed billboards to be erected at the entrance to our (no longer fair) city ["Feds OK Highway 99 billboard," The Chief, Sept. 25].

Editor, Instead of criticizing the Squamish Nation for erecting the electronic billboard, we should applaud them for yet another manifestation of joining the mainstream economy.

People drink alcohol for a variety of reasons, ranging from a glass of wine with dinner or an occasional social drink with friends to heavy consumption because of addiction or dependence.

Choosing topics for Council Corner is always challenging because of the volume and complexity of the issues we are dealing with.

I am back at school taking the Advanced Master Gardener program at Van Dusen Gardens, and botany terminology are swirling around my head.