Lets make the negative a positive
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It seems to be one of those rare weeks when there are a few more negative things to talk about then all the great things that are much more enjoyable to discuss.
To start, there is a new gate cutting off everyone from Seeley Lake Provincial Park. This is a sad day for many as the little park is widely used all year long. Many people enjoy skating and cross country skiing around the lake throughout the winter and it is also a great place to do a little ice fishing for a trout. The lake is essentially protected by the mountain and therefore is usually protected from strong winds making it perfect for family recreation. I understand that there is a cost of snow removal associated with keeping the park open in the winter months but in all honestly it is such a tiny little parking lot that I can’t see the cost being overwhelming. The fact that the gate has been shut for the past few weeks is also alarming as many people like to kayak, canoe, fish or have lunch at the park before the snow comes and after it leaves it is a great place to do spring migration birding.
Then there is the other issue that many people use the park as a rest stop as there isn’t really one between Kitwanga and Smithers. It was a safe place to pull over for a break and it is a great travesty that it is no longer available.
The next issue is that of our Wolverine hockey team.
This team has come a long way in the past few years. From winning one game in the regular season to starting with a winning record this year.
What games they are losing aren’t by much. The team looks amazing on the ice and they seem to be gelling beautifully on so many levels.
However, there seems to be a mounting controversy over bringing in a few new players who want to move to the area.
I am shocked that people are upset by this. Every team in the league brings in players from time to time. I agree that our local born and raised players should get a chance to play first, but when they have a great team that is filled with Hazeltonians as well as a few guys who wish they were from here ... what is the problem? Why would anyone try to upset the balance of something that is working?
The players seem happy and are enjoying the team as a whole. The coaches are happy. The fans are thrilled to see their team having such a solid season. So why send letters to the players saying if you aren’t from Hazelton you don’t belong?
I am the first to admit, I wasn’t there and I don’t know what is motivating the discontent.
However, I am not a born and raised Hazeltonian, yet I love where I live. I love the people here, the beauty and diversity of the communities and all the amazing things that make this one of the best places to live. I also love to share my passion for this incredible place with others, so can’t we do the same for a few new hockey players?
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