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Letters to the Editor

Everyone needs to step up, not just teachers

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 15, 2012

Is your doctor any less professional because they refuse to make volunteer house calls after office hours?

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Making mother’s day meaningful

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 15, 2012

Yes, we agree that Mothers should be honoured, but did you know that Mother’s Day originally had a different focus?

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McGuire Lake an educational experience for all

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 15, 2012

The stocking of trout in McGuire Lake and the new dock there turns our lovely park into an outdoor classroom.

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Mayes out of touch with priorities

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Mr. Mayes suggested that no one needs to have free access to computer Internet service such as provided at the library or DAC.

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Money not well spent at McGuire Lake

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Is this acceptable to the taxpayers of this community to spend $30,000 on this project all for sport?

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Citizens deserve public forum from BC Hydro

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

We shall appeal to the city council and also the CSRD that it is essential that we hold a public forum.

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Can’t ignore the future of smart meters

Salmon Arm Observer - Tuesday May 8, 2012

I am somewhat surprised and dismayed by the controversy surrounding smart meters.

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Where’s the respect accorded to fish?

Salmon Arm Observer - Thursday May 3, 2012

Much thanks are due James Murray for his recent column on “McGuire Lake fishing.”

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Questions for BC Hydro go unanswered

Salmon Arm Observer - Friday May 4, 2012

As part of The Citizens for Safe Technology, I attended the monthly directors meeting at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

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Public invited to take on illegal dump site clean-up

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

A group of neighbours in the Balmoral area got together on April 29 to clean up an illegal dump site on their favourite walking trail.

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Liberals serve B.C. better than other governments

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Wow, when I read Lloyd Atkins letter… I was certain I was in a bad nightmare back in the 90’s.

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Concern ongoing for McGuire Lake turtles

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

I would like all to consider the dire consequences of introducing trout into a ‘painted turtle habitat’ in McGuire Lake.

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Fletcher and Suzuki share methods

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

In the April 25th edition of the Observer, Dr. Bell criticized Tom Fletcher’s neglect of important facts in his articles.

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Defence of Suzuki applauded

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday May 2, 2012

First, hats off to Warren Bell for his admonition of Tom Fletcher and Patrick Moore and his defence of Davids Suzuki and Schindler.

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Fish stocking shows we’re out of touch

Salmon Arm Observer - Thursday April 26, 2012

The decision by Salmon Arm Council (with one exception) to approve fish-stocking of McGuire Lake is both instructive and fascinating.

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Conservatives deceptive on F-35 purchase

Salmon Arm Observer - Thursday April 26, 2012

When it comes to the costs of the F-35 stealth fighter jets, Colin Mayes and the Conservative Party failed to be up front with Canadians.

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BCTF should not dictate volunteer time

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday April 25, 2012

I just read the results of the latest BCTF vote to continue the good fight. I had some sympathy for the union’s stance up to this point.

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Columnist neglects important facts

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday April 25, 2012

Columnist Tom Fletcher mocks David Suzuki for leaving his Foundation to reduce the risk of it losing charitable tax status.

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RFP process discourages

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday April 25, 2012

I write to explain why, as the only local firm asked to bid on the city’s website, we did not submit a proposal as reported.

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Using local contractors has broader implications

Salmon Arm Observer - Wednesday April 25, 2012

This is in agreement with the newspaper article in the Observer a few weeks ago about dealing locally.

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