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HST has my vote

HST has my vote

I don't like taxes any more than the next person, but I think the HST is a good idea. HST taxes consumption, which means those who consume (and throw away) more will pay more.
Anti-HST campaign misleading

Anti-HST campaign misleading

There is a lot of discussion and false information flying around concerning the HST. I am not an economist or a tax specialist so I can't claim to be more knowledgeable than your John Average.
HST ads are offensive

HST ads are offensive

I am offended! The latest round of federal and provincial Propoganda (radio adds) with regards to the HST Referendum is downright offensive! Do you want my opinion of the HST? Here it is.
Hey jerk, can you please return my brace?

Hey jerk, can you please return my brace?

I would like to thank the jerk or jerks who thought it fit to remove property from our son's car.
Off-leash areas affect everyone

Off-leash areas affect everyone

Further to Annie Booth's letter urging owners of large dogs to make your opinions known at the ongoing off-leash open houses: I encourage everyone, whether or not you are a dog owner, to do so.
How does a mom fix a heart-broken boy?

How does a mom fix a heart-broken boy?

I would like to know who steals a kids bike from ones car port? Yes I understand it should have been locked up or even in the back yard.
You got Pat Bell's opinion, now here's mine

You got Pat Bell's opinion, now here's mine

I had to write today in regards to Pat Bell's comment in Saturday's paper (June 4) about Labour leader Jim Sinclair. Bell is entitled to his opinion, just as I am entitled to mine. Here is mine.
Shame on you, whoever you are

Shame on you, whoever you are

I am writing this to ask for the community's help. Late Saturday night June 11 or early Sunday morning of June 12 The Salmon Valley Gymkhana Club was hit by thieves.
Workers should not be treated with disrespect

Workers should not be treated with disrespect

NO REOPENING .... The disrespectful treatment for the displaced workers from Canfor operations is unacceptable. The company has remained silent for the entire time and have not provided workers with even the most cursory updates.
Give Brian a break

Give Brian a break

Brian Skakun like most of us is not a bad person. We elected him because he is a straight shooter. I agree that a rule had been broken, a protocol, the order in which we have learned to behave was upset.