NEWS Release Dec. 10-11

NDP to Table McIntyre Creek Petition in the Legislature

The New Democratic Party is tabling a petition about McIntyre Creek in the legislature
tomorrow. The petition calls for the Yukon government to protect Middle McIntyre Creek
and oppose development proposals in the area.

The Friends of McIntyre Creek, Yukon Conservation Society, Porter Creek Community
Association and Takhini North Community Association have been circulating the petition
since Nov. 3rd.

“Our MLA Kate White strongly supported protecting Middle McIntyre Creek during the
territorial election, so we were happy to accept her offer to table the petition in the
legislature,” said Takhini North Community Association President Noel Sinclair.

221 signatures were signed in hard copy and 145 signatures were obtained through an
online petition, for a total of 366.

“These signatures show significant support for protecting this well loved recreational
and wildlife area,” said YCS Executive Director Karen Baltgailis. “The vast majority of
the public input to the City’s consultation process about the proposed developments
also calls for the area to be protected from roads and houses.”