It would help if columnist Lynda Hooper knew what she is talking about before spouting off about MP Colin Mayes. There hasn’t been a Progressive Conservative federal party in years. So how can Mr. Mayes be a Progressive Conservative in Ottawa? That pretty well sets the tone for the balance of her rant. She obviously cannot see beyond the end of her nose if she sees no federal benefits flowing to Salmon Arm. Anyhow, the electoral district takes in a lot more than Salmon Arm.I was not aware we had slave labour in this region. Is she referring to jobs at Tim’s or McD’s? If so, she would do well to do some research on real slave labour or file a complaint with the labour relations board.I, for one, am glad our MP is not so parochial as to confine his interests to only Salmon Arm. He is part of the government of Canada. The Hooper column is typical of what can be expected from the local press.Al Schalm

Salmon Arm Observer