Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Some Pitfalls of Direct Democracy
by Rossland Telegraph on 4 November 2008 - 11:29am
Dear Editor, Andre Carrel, former City of Rossland administrator, apparently has a personal bone to pick with Rossland, which is reflected in his mean spirited letter (and which may reflect his relationship with a previous Rossland council ). This might also explain why he feels so compelled to weigh in on an election...
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Letter to the Editor: Constitution Bylaw
by Rossland Telegraph on 3 November 2008 - 9:43am
Dear Editor, This message is about who should be Rossland’s mayor for the next three years. Just yesterday the Supreme Court of Yukon released a decision in a case involving the City of Whitehorse and one of its citizens. Although far away from Rossland, this court decision has a Rossland connection. Ten years ago the Yukon adopted a new Municipal Act with a division on Public Votes, a process...
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Letter to the Editor: Development between Pinewood and Happy Valley Questioned
by Rossland Telegraph on 20 October 2008 - 11:45am
Dear Editor, This past Saturday development began between the Pinewood subdivision and Happy Valley. The trail connecting the two has been made off-limits to the public and the developer has said that seven lots will be cleared, though there is only approval for one or two show homes at this point in time. The developer also has a timber mark that enables him to log the property first, thereby...
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Letter to the Editor: Proposed Ophir Creek Cost Report
by Rossland Telegraph on 7 October 2008 - 12:03pm
Dear Editor, At a meeting of Rossland City Council on Monday 29th September, Councillor Charlton proposed a motion that staff be directed to prepare a report on the costs of the Ophir Creek reservoir and associated projects. This motion was rejected by a 6 to 1 vote. So, what is it that Council (with the exception of Councillor Charlton) doesn’t want to know and by inference doesn’t want the...
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