Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

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).

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).

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!

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.

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!

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.

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