Editor:
I’m always interested to read about what is happening with the New Prosperity Mine proposal.
I don’t agree with your recent article, Delegation Heads East (Williams Lake Tribune, Feb. 5, page A1.)
If the “business community” is the “silent supporter” of the mine then why do they not identify themselves?
Surely if they paid for a trip on their own they can stand up and be counted.
The Tribune, with all sense of balanced reporting, should be listing the businesses involved.
Mayor Cook again says she supposedly represents Williams Lake but in reality she only stands up for her values and not those of the many residents who have mine concerns or may be in opposition.
You can’t “represent” Williams Lake when you don’t have all of the people behind you in your corner.
What about Chamber members who may oppose the mine? Don’t they count? Ms. Cook you are mayor not supreme dictator.
Inside this Tribune issue are comments noting Minister Bill Bennett and his statements about the mine.
Bennett has been parroting the Premier regularly and selling her misinformation as well.
I don’t for one minute believe the nature of the article and the “glowing” responses received.
How about a list of the “silent” businesses and maybe answer the question of why they are silent?
Reminds me of government procedures.
When I’m shopping in Williams Lake I’d like to know which of the “silent” businesses I’m spending money at.
Isn’t that fair and balanced?
Gary Young
Lac La Hache