Graduate expresses legitimate concern
I am a 2023 graduate and valedictorian of David Thompson Secondary School. I am writing to voice both my observations and concerns in regards to the senior administration of School District 6.
Category: Letters
Mayor takes hat off to responders
On July 24, Invermere and Columbia Valley residents and visitors heard about, and soon saw, the smoke from the Horsethief Creek wildfire.
RDEK chair praises wildfire response
As a region, we are profoundly grateful for the tireless efforts of the BC Wildfire Service, from their front-line personnel to the contractors, pilots, heavy equipment operators and support staff.
These people made the difference
It was good to read your paper reported on the proposed overpass for the bighorn sheep as well as the bat condos. It is important that this good news gets out to the public, especially with all the problems facing wildlife and their habitats.
Bighorn overpass not the fix
It has been decided that an overpass will be built over Hwy 93 where it cuts through the dry hillsides south of Radium Hot Springs that are winter habitat for bighorn sheep. Too many bighorns are being killed by traffic, on this we all agree.
Keep our field trips
I write to you today to say why I think it is important that Grade 2 and 3 students should be able to keep going on outside field trips like skiing, skating and swimming.
We want our children outdoors
I am the parent of three young children (ages 3, 5 and 7) and am grateful to live in a place with exceptional outdoor activities. Unfortunately, I have learned over the past year that School District No. 6 is pushing policies into place that severely limit the ability for students to take part in field trips.
Idea is ‘fantastic,’ Pride says
Sheyanne Bowditch makes a valid statement in the letter to the editor (May 25).
“Why not encourage all groups who want to paint a crosswalk in their way to do so?”
Slow signs all over the place
I invite you to drive along important roads within r)ural Invermere and you will notice small signs reading “slow” . . . they are all over the place.
By focusing on one you exclude others
Why not encourage all groups who want to paint a crosswalk in their way to do so?
No hate or judging, but recognize and celebrate all, not just some. That’s what causes division.
Oh, how ‘sweet’ the ladies are
My wife and I are new to the valley. Sort of. We really like it. My wife doesn’t like to bake. I like to eat baking. Random? Hold tight.
Too much plink, plink, plink
As residents of Fort Point, next to the current tennis courts at the Pynelogs Rotary Ball Park, we object to having a pickleball court in our neighbourhood.
This old ‘coot’ very grateful
I am a scrawny, 85-year-old geezer with a never-say-die penchant for the outdoors, with fishing as my first choice.
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