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September 11, 2012
- I can't support a society that endorses this trainer Sadly, it has been brought to my attention that the Humane Society Yukon has once again invited Brad Pattison to be a fund-raiser to benefit the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter (Star, Sept. 7).
September 10, 2012
- Council votes: the public voice in public education There are important elections coming this fall—Yukon School Council elections take place Oct. 1, 2012.
- Observations on fracking Now or Never Here is a comment for the community on Ainslie Cruickshank's story, "Energy literacy: is Ottawa a help or a hindrance?”, Star, Aug. 31.
- I'm finally a good fit to be your mayor I recall the days of Porter Creek; before 12th Avenue was paved, Jack Hulland was the only school, and the nice houses sold for a whopping $40K.
September 7, 2012
- I am just sickened by this government's audacity This is an open letter to all Yukoners and the following government officials:
- Sunday is FASD Awareness Day Every year on the ninth day of the ninth month, International FASD Awareness Day is observed.
- Assessing the mayoral candidates at a glimpse Whitehorse is soon going to be in the middle of the next race to replace our current mayor.
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The integrity of our community is under threat I believe the integrity of Hillcrest would be irreparably changed if city council approves the rezoning of four lots on Hillcrest Drive to allow the owner to tear down four steelox duplexes and replace them with 16 townhouse-style homes (Star, Sept. 4, 5).
September 5, 2012
- The roundabout option was the preferred choice Re: "Let's stop trying to emulate other cities!” (Star letters, Aug. 29).
- Yukoners: help stop fracking for oil and gas! Northern Cross is drilling for oil and gas in the Eagle Plains area.
September 4, 2012
- Closing Dredge No. 4 makes no sense/cents History, we know, can be as dry as dust.
- Council has made a short-sighted decision When tourism and culture are key contributors to our local economy, municipal support for the heritage sector is direct economic development.
- This mean-spirited ad distorted the truth I was surprised to see the ad in the local papers criticizing recent comments I had made around continuing care.
- Your stance makes me ashamed to be a Yukoner Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Yukon government.
August 31, 2012
- Permit me to shed some light on fee practices Ed. note: this is a letter to Whitehorse resident Cheryl McLean, whose letter is published above.
- These major cost differences require justification Ed. note: this is a letter to Dr. James Vu of Dandelion Dental in Whitehorse. A copy has also been sent to Health and Social Services Minister Doug Graham.
- Incineration is a health hazard and waste of resources Ed. note: this is a letter to Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor.
- Our party is proud to be a part of the community The Conservative Party of Canada – Yukon Conservative Association was pleased to host more than 300 Yukoners last week at our summer barbecue (more than half of whom were simply interested Yukoners and not party members).
- The trails are open, but remain bear-aware! Parks Canada, at Kluane National Park and Reserve, has reopened the following trails/area to travel by visitors:
- The folly of medical expenditures in Watson Lake In May of 2010, I publicly protested the need for the construction of a new $25-million, 24-bed hospital for Watson Lake.