Opinion

“The seasons change and so do we,” and thank goodness for that as it’s been a long winter on ranches in the Cariboo.

Editor: The B.C. Civil Liberties Association was recently described by the detachment head of the Williams Lake RCMP as “misleading and irresponsible.”

Almost 30 years ago, shortly after B.C. and the U.S. had reached one of the many softwood lumber agreements, the Cariboo Lumber Manufacturers Association held its AGM in Williams Lake.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper supports the death penalty, in some cases.

Editor: Re: article Joe Alphonse re-elected as Anaham chief, Tuesday, Feb. 8 issue of the Tribune.

Editor: Our group has heard and seen written comments made by Chief Joe Alphonse about BC Hydro turning down the proposed energy plant at Hanceville.

Editor: The recent column by Walt Cobb, FSA tests help evaluate teachers (Thursday, Feb. 10 Tribune Viewpoints), forgets to mention certain factors in regards to teaching.

Editor: The rhetoric is abundant these days about how to achieve economic growth and prosperity in the “best place on Earth.”

Here in British Columbia we are celebrating the Year of Science. I feel fortunate to welcome one of the many science fairs put on in the Williams Lake community.