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Let’s put some common sense behind fear of climate change

Let’s put some common sense behind fear of climate change

In 1859 an English economist predicted that the British Empire would cease to exist by 1900 because they would run out of coal, the energy the empire depended on. Ironically, 1859 was also the year when the first commercial oil well was drilled.
Single-track French ‘segregation’

Single-track French ‘segregation’

Single-track French Immersion is segregation and doesn't support the unity of Canada but embraces separation. It will affect the social fabric of our city. It will affect our carbon footprint.
School sports suffering

School sports suffering

After my childrens' school is closed can I send them down to the Richmond Oval or the Athletes Village for an education? With all the money we save by shutting down 14 schools, can we please have some money to purchase footballs, basketballs, medical
CO overstepped authority

CO overstepped authority

Recently, myself and some friends decided to spend a day snowmobiling with our children in the Bear Lake area. While we were unloading, a conservation officer (CO) vehicle entered the parking area.
The battle for Salmon Valley

The battle for Salmon Valley

Just heard an interview this morning with Warren Wilson regarding the school district 57 closures. I was not surprised when asked about the community of Salmon Valley he deflected and spoke about Nukko lake instead.
It is doubtful anyone would choose to be gay

It is doubtful anyone would choose to be gay

I am the founder and sponsor of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) for the high school students of Prince George. I started the GSA in Nov.
Unneeded staff?

Unneeded staff?

There have been numerous stories and letters to the editor in this paper lately about the potential school closures in School District 57. But, several months ago we ran a story called "enrolment spells trouble for education budget.
My right to be bigoted

My right to be bigoted

It is with some surprise that I've been reading all the letters regarding homosexuality. Seems to me that people are forgetting that we have freedom of speach in our country. For now anyway.
Ignorant response

Ignorant response

This is in response to J. Serup's letter and other "hate" letters regarding homosexuality. Dan Rogers was in a photo with "Foxy".
Closing Central Fort George school makes no sense

Closing Central Fort George school makes no sense

Dear Senior Administration and Board of Trustees: At this time the Central Fort George Traditional School PAC comes to you to request that you reconsider the closure of Central Fort George Traditional School.