Skull Tree Lives On

Doyle ‘Punky’ Booth’s art piece of a tree full of skulls is hard to miss from its place on the side of Highway 834.

For ten years it has been a talking point, landmark, and object of familiarity for locals. Recently though, it has become a rallying point for activists on the internet.

On June 16, Booth’s daughter, Shantelle Booth, posted a picture of the art on Facebook with a post outlining what represents, and how part of the provincial government wanted him to take some of the skulls down.

The post exploded online, gaining over 500 likes and starting a conversation about standing up for what one believes and the effects of land fills on the people who live near them.

Booth was just happy to get people talking, and was overwhelmed by … for more see the July 5/16 Mercury