Whitehorse Daily Star

February 20, 2007

• We don't need input from Ontario' Ed. note: the writer wished to bring Yukoners' attention to an e-mailed response she received from Whitehorse city councillor Dave Austin after she e-mailed Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
• A proposal for our politicians I've had enough of Liberal Leader Stephane Dion beating his dead horse called Kyoto.

February 19, 2007

• Please help protect the golf course To: all snowmobilers, ATV operators, parents of youngsters with snow machines.
• The Quest's barbarity must be stopped It has been very gratifying to see the increased awareness among the dog mushing community (including some Yukon Quest mushers) and Yukon media about some of the issues surrounding this year's Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.

February 18, 2007

• I pray I never get my hands on him Regarding the dog pictures and stories featured on the front page of the Star last Thursday, and in Friday's edition.
• Musher didn't deserve this fate I think it's disgraceful what you did to J.T. Hessert (Star, Feb. 15). He exemplified the original spirit and philosophy of the Yukon Quest.

February 15, 2007

• Stop spouting your propaganda! Re: the letter to the editor from John Witham, president, Yukon Chamber of Mines, regarding new mine customers needed or power rates will increase (Star, Feb. 14).
• I was repulsed by this story Re: 'E-mail called an insult to northern women', Star, Feb. 5.
• Animal abuse is occurring in this very community! On Sunday, Feb. 11, a dog was found abandoned outside the Copper Road Veterinary Clinic (Star, Feb. 15).
• Do the honourable thing A picture speaks a thousand words.

February 13, 2007

• Without new customers, power rates will increase Recent press coverage and letters to the editor regarding the Sherwood Copper/Yukon Energy agreement to provide grid power to the Minto project seems a bit negative, to say the least.
• Photos were not from 2005 Re: 'Teen has the key to spurning drugs' article, Star, Feb. 9.
• Quest canines: we are here for you! Beast of burden!

February 12, 2007

• Nothing will satisfy such an elitist attitude Re. McLean Lake.
• Concrete batch plants are benign Hats off to Ron Newsome. It is good to see a man defend his right to make a living.
• The area's fate was in city council's hands Subject: McLean Lake!