Opinion/Letters to the Editor

It only consists of a few notes on the bugle, but whenever you hear a horse races' first call to the post, you tend to stand up a little taller.

Assignment: In-class, timed Writing Test from an English 12 practice provincial exam.

What a great concert. The Canadian Tenors did not disappoint those in attendance who gave standing ovations time and time again for their outstanding musical repertoire of songs.

I want to bring up the repair job at the roundabout at Cameron Street bridge. It was bad enough that the bricks were put in there in the first place, leaving a narrow lane for large trucks to drive through the roundabout.

Between 1347 and 1351, the Black Plague killed an estimated 45 to 50 per cent of Europe's population - creating a profound, world-changing demographic shift.

I was up at the UNBC trails last Tuesday evening cleaning the trails when I noticed again the destruction caused by someone riding a motorcycle. This area is off limits for motorized vehicles.

Right Side Up

My letter is in response to Mr. Skakun proposing a local fuel tax. I have lived in both Alberta and British Columbia. After moving back to Prince George from Grande Prairie, I have to say that the taxes we are asked to pay are ridiculous.

When we weren't at the ice rink, my friends and I spent a great deal of time in the pool hall, mastering the art of pinball, and spinning plug nickels into the machines skillfully to get extra plays.

If I were a traveler from near or far and I knew that I had to pay an extra tax if I bought gas or diesel fuel in Prince George, I might just plan my trip so I wouldn't have to fuel up in Prince George.