Supporter or dissenter cast your vote on the issue of whether jet boats should be allowed on the kicking horse river, leave a comment or contribute with an article.
The Golden Star editorial Apathy does nothing (June 13) states that "when it comes to your town - and how your backyard is going to be used or abused - you’d likely speak up". This is your chance to be heard.
The Issue
Our town is buzzing about the plans Wet 'n' Wild Adventures have to run a jet boat on the Kicking Horse River this summer.
Brad McLaren (owner of Wet 'n' Wild Adventures) in his letter to the Town of Golden declares that he has consulted with other river users yet those that have spoken openly say they are against his plans and the Golden Star (June 6) says Brad is not talking despite their repeated attempts to contact him.
The Argument
- The supporters say this is an exciting attraction which will encourage more people to visit Golden and spend their money in our town and that free enterprise should be allowed to flourish.
- Those against say that this is an inappropriate development, that there are safety concerns for other river users, that noisy boats should not be running on the river through town, that there has been no dialogue and that there should be a community consultation process as this proposal affects everyone.
So if you care about this issue cast your vote and email your friends and encourage them to vote.
if you want to share your thoughts post a comment or write an article.
