Vox Populi

Editor: History is often forgotten or misrepresented, and I fear that this will be the case with respect to the genesis of the Ha Ling/Miners Peak trail. In the mountains it is rare to have trails carved into a steep hillside.

Editor: I am writing to express my disappointment with the editorial suggesting that the proposed community arts centre will be of interest to only a small sampling of the population or as reflecting the needs of a special interest group.

Editor: Re: Big bucks are in the offing (RMO editorial, Nov. 21). Your editorial of Nov.

Editor: Over the years I’ve watched friends and acquaintances experience slow-down-and-be-patient moments due to injury or illness.

Editor: On Thursday, Nov. 21 I emailed to mayor and council my concerns regarding snow removal from Banff streets after Tuesday’s snowfall. The following sentence was contained in that letter.

Editor: Re: Big Bucks Are In The Offing You have expressed an opinion that $2.3 million that are required to re-do the old library and create an arts centre is looking like a big ticket item for a relatively small sampling of the population.

Editor: There ain’t no free lunch. Someone pays. But, of course, there are those who want free lunch, regardless of their financial means.

Editor: Much more than the $7,500 cost to hold a public plebiscite on pay parking in Banff, the true reason one won’t be held is because council is scared.

Editor: While visiting Canmore, I read Ms. Anita Bideh’s letter to the editor entitled Keep wildlife corridors wild (Nov. 21 RMO). Ms.

Editor: It is that time of year again when we have to be concerned about avalanche awareness.