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Shovelwielding taxpayer delivers message to council KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
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Mayor Charlie Cornfield, backed by Kerry Amos of Tyee Marine (left) and Andrea Knowles of Rivercorp and K.C. the dog, uses Tyee Marine’s landmark chinook model to urge Campbell Riverites to vote for their town as the Ultimate Fishing Town in Canada.
Make Campbell River ‘Ultimate Fishing Town, 2011’
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t’s official: the City of Campbell River, Tyee Marine and the Campbell River Economic Development Corporation (Rivercorp) have created a partnership to nominate and promote Campbell River for the World Fishing Network’s contest “Ultimate Fish-
ing Town Canada 2011.” “Even if you are busy fishing, take the time to tell everyone why Campbell River is the ‘reel’ Salmon Capital of the World!” says Mayor Charlie Cornfield. “Tell them why we’ve got the best opportunities for saltwater, lake and river fishing. We’re
angling to get the attention we deserve and ultimately, lure more fisher folk to Campbell River.” Campbell River is known for its famous resident Roderick Haig-Brown who was an avid fly-fisher, a pioneering conservationist, an acclaimed author
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and a magistrate. His writing – 25 books and well over 200 articles and speeches – has influenced fisheries biologists, ecologists and countless others interested in the evolving relationship between people and nature. Continued on Page A3
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Doug Robson approached city council Monday morning, lugging a big, bulky bag down to the speaker’s table. No one could have guessed there were props inside Robson’s bright green sack. As Robson told council it needs to find a way to save money, he whipped out a gold-plated shovel. “We don’t want it and we don’t need it,” said Robson. Then, he bent down again and from his bag came up with a plain old, steel shovel. “This is what we need,” said Robson. “No perks, no frills. “If I can find savings, why can’t our city manager? Manage our money, find ways to reduce expenses and be that city manager your resume says you are,” Robson told new city manager Andy Laidlaw. Robson also pleaded with council to not raise residential taxes. Continued on Page A4
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