My Ink will never dry and a response to Robert Handfield’s letter is a must.
I find it odd that someone that made his living from mining would turn a blind eye to the new geologist working in the industry. Is it his guilt from abusing the land using old mining techniques that drives his opinion, I wonder.
He is completely confused about the mining industry and only has to try and stake a claim in this area to see that it is almost impossible. The hills are rich in minerals and young graduates from many schools wish to work here and in other areas of BC. The land in question is riddled with many old mine workings and there is proof that not all has been found.
The new miner is presently working in the proposed Park Area and kudo’s to them for being so brave. They face shallow views from some (and I do mean some) retired miners, biologists and foresters as they diligently work to support themselves and others. Mr. Handfield must be totally ignorant to the fact that we have one of BC’s foremost anti-uranium mining advocates living amongst us....and no not in Kaleden but little old Cawston. We would all stand hand in hand with him and many others to simply stop any project like an open pit uranium mine. Idle threats do nothing to promote a cause and maybe he should look at the value and desire to mine uranium before he writes such dribble.
Once again it is time to send the National Park project packing back to Ottawa and to get on with looking after our own backyard....our message is quite clear and unwaivering...NO NATIONAL PARK RESERVE!
Ernie Marven
Cawston