Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

If only they'd thought of an extra lane.... The letter from Charlene Beauchemin of Riverdale, in Wednesday's Star, concerning the traffic problems facing city planners, brought back memories of 50 years ago.
Far beyond the call of duty I was stranded at the Real Canadian Superstore early on the morning of Dec. 15. After I had waited in the wind for 45 minutes, staff started arriving and kindly let me in early.
My taxes soar as city won't bite bullet Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Ernie Bourassa and city council. Re. City budget set to increase taxes and utilities.
What are your views on our territories? Ed. note: this is a letter to Prime Minister Paul Martin, Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Jack Layton and Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe.
Martin says anything for votes Subject: Paul Martin: the biggest hypocrite ever?
The magic of reindeer and Christmas Reindeer are the most mystical and magical animals of all, for they have the strength, health and endurance to cover the world over in one night.
Alaska should build at the Whitehorse airport Ed. note: this is a letter to Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski.
Fertilizer' spilling from PM's mouth Subject: Taking the high ground.

Canadian gun control has been a failure Prime Minister Paul Martin made his recent announcement that he wishes to ban handguns. After hearing this, I have to wonder exactly who is he referring to.

A Riverdale roundabout isn't the answer Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Ernie Bourassa, city planners and city council.
I've seen many money fiascos Thank you, Sir, for publishing my letters. I have witnessed many fiascos concerning municipal budgets when such things as the Canada Games are hosted.
Who's mourning for the dead? I would like to present a few thoughts for your Whitehorse daily Star readers.
For me, Air North is simply the best I have had conversations with people over time, or have seen letters to the editor from people who thanked Air North for its exceptional service. This is another one.

Wind energy pioneer will be missed Many people in the Canadian Wind Energy Association were very saddened to hear of the recent passing of one of Canada's wind pioneers, Dr. D. B. Craig.
Here are some budgetary areas to re-examine Ed. note: this is a letter to Ray Goruick, administrative services manager for the City of Whitehorse.

Restore our airport budgets, Mr. Hart Ed. note: this is a letter to Community Services Minister Glenn Hart.
Roundabout stupidity leaves me flabbergasted I read the article in your Wednesday, Dec. 14th edition, titled 'City squares up third roundabout plan' with disbelief that our city could be so freakin' stupid by proposing to spend $225,000 for a roundabout at the intersection of Lewes Boulevard and Hospital Road.
Prime minister shows his hypocrisy During the leaders' debate, Prime Minister Paul Martin told us that a prime minister cannot 'cherry-pick' Canadian rights and freedoms.
I hope a global conscience will prevail It's just days after the UN climate change conference in Montreal has ended.
We're entertaining city budgetary overruns Ed. note: this is a letter to the City of Whitehorse.

Budgetary plan raises red flags Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Ernie Bourassa and city council.
We'll break the 1,000-mark Subject: update on petition.
Here's what the NDP says In a letter published in Thursday's Star, I made a mistake on the federal NDP platform on child care. This letter corrects it.
It was plain, outright slaughter! Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon cabinet ministers Archie Lang and Jim Kenyon.
This PM doesn't speak for me Subject: PM is U.S.-baiting.
Does this sound good for ratepayers? Re: 'Government asked to fund expanded power', Star, Dec. 12.
It's time to drug-test mushers, handlers Subject: Are some Yukon Quest mushers smoking illegal substances?
Twelve years of liars, thieves How come the Liberals had no money all these years they have been in power?

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