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LETTER: Support for new K-12 school in Rossland

by Contributor on 18 Jun 2013
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LETTER: Support for new K-12 school in Rossland

Dear Editor,

It is my pleasure to write a letter supporting the Red Mountain Academy.  I feel confident that an academic partnership between the Academy and Self Design High (SDH) will provide a favorable outcome for all involved; students, athletes and parents.  It will be a “win win” situation for all.

LETTER: Disgruntled customer calls for change

by Contributor on 17 Jun 2013
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LETTER: Disgruntled customer calls for change

One morning when I was “in town” I decided to take a few hours out of my busy schedule to wander around to admire the beautiful hanging baskets and other flower displays.  I walked around the grounds of the art gallery, city hall and Gyro Park.  I was so impressed!  In the air the “city” seemed to be saying – “Welcome!  Welcome! Welcome!  Stay awhile! Enjoy me!

LETTER: Some perspective on energy dieting

by Graham Kenyon on 14 Jun 2013
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LETTER: Some perspective on energy dieting

Dear Editor,

Ken Holmes’ recent critique of the new Kootenay Energy Diet initiative was puzzling to me, not so much the pedantic detail offered to support his criticism, but rather the difficulty I have in understanding the ultimate purpose of his missive.  The ultimate purpose of the Energy Diet is clear enough: to conserve energy.  That’s good isn’t it? 

LIBRARY MUSINGS: New magazines at the library

by Grand Forks and... on 06 Jun 2013
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LIBRARY MUSINGS: New magazines at the library

Hi Folks!

We have a little suggestion box in the library. It’s off to the side of the checkout desk – a small, wooden treasure chest. We receive all sorts of comments, and I’ve decided to include some of them, along with my responses:

Q: Would love to have reservations for magazines, please! The library used to!

A: That’s a great suggestion. Done!

Q: Please provide a hook on ladies bathroom stall door.

LETTER: Is Rossland a 'fat' energy town? And does the Energy Diet help the poor?

by ken holmes on 03 Jun 2013
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LETTER: Is Rossland a 'fat' energy town? And does the Energy Diet help the poor?

Dear editor,

It has recently been stated in a local news publication that “Rossland held the notorious tag as the fattest energy town in BC last year”. This deserves comment and correction.

LETTER: Lack of deer to blame for cougar problems

by Contributor on 01 Jun 2013
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Cougar -- Wikipedia Commons

One of the major reasons cougar sightings have increased recently is the dramatic decline in the province’s deer population, their traditional prey.

Contrary to the pathetic posturing of fish and wildlife staff and organized hunters the ungulate populations in our province are in serious trouble. Although there are a number of reasons the most prominent and egregious is liberalized hunting.

The increase in deer populations in urban settings should have been a red flag.

LETTER: 'Whipped' doc shows BC democracy as farce

by Contributor on 22 May 2013
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Dear editor,
 
Regardless of any particular election result, federal, provincial or municipal, certain truths remain self-evident. In the case of our two senior levels of government, excessive party discipline is slowly killing our democracy. In the May 14th BC provincial election barely 52 per cent of registered voters bothered to cast a ballot, down three per cent from 2009.

COMMENT: Democracy loses

by Alex Atamanenko on 21 May 2013
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COMMENT: Democracy loses

The Conservative government tabled the Bill C-45: Jobs and Growth Act on October 18, 2012. It became law on December 14, 2012.

Bill C-45 was the second omnibus budget bill passed in 2012. The first omnibus budget bill was Bill C-38: Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act, which became law in June 2012. The Bills are intended to implement the provisions of the Conservative government’s March 29, 2012 budget.

LETTER: Taxes are about sharing

by Contributor on 10 May 2013
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LETTER: Taxes are about sharing

Dear Sir,

I couldn't believe my eyes. Your letter page contained a letter from someone who holds a position of power in a local cooperative. He wrote to raise the prospect of taxation as a spectre of fear and loathing against which all co-op members should raise standards, mount ramparts and prepare to repel raiding hordes of collectors who would reap the benefits of dividends from the grasp of co-op members.

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