Letters Archive
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December 23, 2007
- Do we have to shoot everything in sight? I would like to address some of the issues regarding the proposed changes to the Wildlife Act since it's too late to turn in the supplied booklet for comments.
- People should learn about their rights You have a right to remain silent, as it says in a Dec. 20 commentary in the Star. But you also have an equal right to freedom of speech.
- Check your facts and don't get personal In response to the Mike Grieco's letter 'Don't slaughter animals during tourist season!' (Star, Dec. 14).
December 20, 2007
- The savagery of humankind continues! Wolves and other animals are once again in danger from government-set snares (Star, Dec. 12).
- Phelps and Lang dole out the coal Ed. note: this is an open letter to Archie Lang, minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corp. and Yukon Energy, and Willard Phelps, the corporations' chair.
- GE foods: let's take a precautionary approach On Dec. 10 in the Yukon legislature, the government responded to a petition signed by well over 1,500 people calling for a moratorium on the planting of genetically-engineered (GE) seed in the Yukon.
- Ken Kane: a trusted mentor, a genuine person The Yukon has lost another of its beneficial movers and shakers to cancer (Star, Dec. 18).
- You've much to learn about the North Dear 'Ms. Barbaric Rites of Passage' (Star letters, Dec. 17).
December 19, 2007
- Everyone was happy, well-fed We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our annual Christmas dinner at the Blue Feather Youth of Today Society Youth Centre, a success!
December 18, 2007
- Proposals are irresponsible, disrespectful Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board and the territorial Department of Environment.
- Please send the welfare cheques early Ed. note: this is an open letter to Premier Dennis Fentie.
December 16, 2007
- I'm out to reduce my carbon footprint On Friday in Bali, the United Nations climate change negotiations came to a close.
- This winter road proposal shocked me My name is Ray Sabo and I am a 20-year-old student from Whitehorse, Yukon who is attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- End these barbaric rites of passage Deer are an archetypal animal.
- Parade an absolute wonderful pleasure' As a former Yukon resident newly-returned for the winter, I had the pleasure of taking in the music and festivities at the Federal Building as part of the Santa Claus parade this month.
- Kinettes fulfill a valuable service We would like to acknowledge the support provided to families earlier this fall by the Kinette Club of Whitehorse through their School Spirit Program.
- I can't believe this law still stands I can't believe marijuana is still against the law. I mean, I really don't believe it!
December 13, 2007
- How about snaring lousy pet owners? So once again, the solution to a perceived wolf problem by the genius conservation officers and their department in Watson Lake is to snare all the culprits (Star, Dec. 12).
- Girls and boys, drawn to a web of abuses Ed. note: the Whitehorse writer's name has been withheld for reasons of personal security.
- Wanted: a council with intestinal fortitude Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
- Improve our existing services Re. city councillor Dave Austin's quote, 'I like that we're finally spending money on infrastructure and new services.' (Star, Dec. 12).
- I protest this degrading public harassment! I'm compelled to write to you regarding your seeming support of public bullying of dog mushers.
- Don't slaughter animals during tourist season! What a great week it was for Yukon wildlife!
- Will untrained workers be left in the cold? It is rare at this time to find a daycare in the Yukon that meets the territorial child care services branch's requirements for staff training and level designation.