Vox Populi

Editor: April marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong – one of the most significant battles fought by the Canadians in the Korean War.

Dear Editor: There seem to be more references to dementia in the media these days: early signs to watch for, prophylactic exercises for the brain, celebrities diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, etc. It’s enough to make a boomer worry.

Editor: The recent article on the grizzly bear The Boss mentioned that the CPR has killed 12 grizzly bears in BNP since 2000 and about 21 bears in the mountain national parks since 1990 – roughly one bear per year, not including the indirect deaths o

Editor: “Snap!” Do you know what that sound was? It was the last straw breaking regarding any affinity that I might have had with the current government. I’ve had enough.

Editor: $50,000 on some concrete letters to prevent graffiti? How about a competition? $5,000 for the best work of graffiti art? For that kind of money we could do this competition every year for the next ten years? I understand that concrete once in

Editor: Congratulations to all of the women who through their hard work and dedication to health, achieved their goals.

Editor: I have been following this proposal (Discovery Walk) with a great deal of interest. Initially, I wasn’t certain that a development of this nature was appropriate, but after looking further into the concept I find that I am in full support.

Editor: How do you turn $135,000.00 into $270,000 to help Japan? It’s easy when you combine the Japanese Society in Banff and The Banff Rotary Club.

Editor: I find it quite amusing that on page 17 of last week’s issue (March 31) John Reilly desires to see smart justice rather than tough justice.

Editor: It must be spring election time in the Rockies. The birds are flying back from Ottawa. Canmore naysayers are also busy once again disparaging our new Multiplex as a $36 million “fashion statement”. Well, I say nay to nay-saying naysayers.