One of the major reasons cougar sightings have increased recently is the dramatic decline in the province’s deer population, their traditional prey.

Contrary to the pathetic posturing of fish and wildlife staff and organized hunters the ungulate populations in our province are in serious trouble. Although there are a number of reasons the most prominent and egregious is liberalized hunting.

The increase in deer populations in urban settings should have been a red flag.

It's a fun day geared to introduce kids to triathlon — that's the Trail Parks and Recreation Kids Tri set for Saturday, July 6 in the Silver City.

The race, for children between the ages of four to 12, sees entrans swim, bike and run . . . but mostly have a ton of fun.

The event runs from 9 a.m. July 6 to noon. Registration is at 8:15 a.m. at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

The fee to enter is $38, and includes a race package of T-shirt, swim cap, water bottle and lunch.

 

“Dear optimist, pessimist and realist – while you argued, I drank the water.”

---- signed, the Opportunist

Dear editor,

It has recently been stated in a local news publication that “Rossland held the notorious tag as the fattest energy town in BC last year”. This deserves comment and correction.