Opinion

Editor: A letter in the Tribune recently stated, in regard to Taseko Mines’ latest application for Prosperity mine, “ … we need these jobs if this town is to grow. Without growth there is nothing.”

Editor: So Christy Clark is our new premier, winning the Liberal leadership convention as predicted.

I have a sincere apology to offer to the readers of a recent column (Thursday, March 3) that I wrote regarding horse-slaughter practices in the U.S. where I erroneously stated “in 2007, the U.S. banned the slaughter of horses.”

During a recent bout of bad weather I finally figured out the exercise game system we gave ourselves for Christmas.

“Children will listen. Children will look to you for which way to turn, to learn what to be,” (Barbra Streisand).

Editor: On Monday, Feb. 28 the City of Williams Lake announced that it would hold a public meeting with regard to its 2011 budget on March 10 at 6 p.m.

Editor: As Taseko Mines Ltd. submits its next attempt to make “Prosperity” operational, I think it might be wise to caution the company from fuelling another wasted effort.

I’m glad the Liberal leadership race is over; maybe we can get back to governing now, starting with a real budget as soon as possible.

Editor: Thank you for the informative letter from the Cariboo Friendship Society Feb. 22, 2011.

There is a thunder storm brewing in the Canadian equine industry and the eventual decision will concern many of us.