In the notice for the Big Land Challenge Dog Team Race (Well Worth the Drive, March/April issue), it should read komatik not “komatik sled.” Komatik is a long platform with two full-length runners. They often have a box on them, the “komatik box.” Used in a broad sense, komatik is the Inuit word for sled. Inuktitut, the Inuit language, is very descriptive and detailed so I am sure there are many words and sounds to go along with the details of a sled.
 

Thank you for the article on the Tantramar Marshes ("Revisiting Tantramar," January/February 2007).

I am reminded of a story told by the writer and humorist Will R. Bird to the Haliburton Club of the University of King's College more than 50 years ago.

I would like to express my appreciation for your black bear article ("The Bear Facts," January/February 2007). You hit the nail on the head!!

If there's any animal in Canada (or North America for that matter) that has been misrepresented and has a totally inaccurate reputation (through human eyes) it's the black bear. Your article was perfect. I wish that more publications would represent these amazing animals in the light that they deserve.