‘It was like Armageddon,’ witness says of dust devil
July 3, 2009 at 2:43 pm
What was apparently a mighty dust devil shot up Lewes Boulevard Thursday afternoon, to the amazement of children and adults who witnessed it.
‘Massive search effort’ for aircraft goes on
July 3, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Canadian military and civilian search planes continue to scour the mountains in the territory's southwest corner for a missing plane and its two American passengers.
Protecting firefighters: ‘It’s the right thing to do’
July 3, 2009 at 2:33 pm
A firefighter's job is to go into a potentially deadly situation - namely a burning building - and to control and monitor that situation until it no longer presents a danger to the public.
TEC Drywall and Air Cargo share lead in softball standings
Ryan Leef wins Canada Day run; finishes race in under five minutes
Record turnout for dryland dog mushing race; 27 teams participate
Photo by freelancer
RAGING INFERNO - Lightning sparked five more forest fires Thursday in the Yukon, including this blaze, seen last night, six kilometres from Little Salmon Lake in the Carmacks district. Firefighters responded immediately because of cabins in the area. Photo by YUKON WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
More NewsSubscribers only
- Airtankers take on fire near Little Salmon Lake
- A dedicated firefighter returns home
- Dawson rallies to assist flood-ravaged Eagle
- Passenger recruitment high on Air North’s agenda
- First Nation of Nacho N’yak Dun, Yukon government sign accord
- Power outage was brief
- Klondike welcomes new search and rescue boat
More SportsSubscribers only
- Strength In Numbers
- Polarettes and Polar Tumblers coaches thrilled with final meet of season
- Hike In The Woods
- Whitehorse hosts ElderActive Recreation Association’s games day
- Yukoners get off to roaring start at 2009 ski nationals
- Titan Gaming records 16 goals in U-13 Soccer League game
- Biathalon Yukon strikes gold at Western Canadian Biathlon Championships
OpinionsSubscribers only
- Bottoms up to reason and compromise (editorial)
- Canada must protect her beautiful forests
- Lodge owners are a vanishing breed ( Comment )
- We are witnessing manipulation on a large scale
- As Eastwood would say, do you feel lucky?
- Like Phelps says, it’s not the Yukon way (editorial)
- The prophecy of Peter Deunov, 1864-1944
LettersSubscribers only
- ‘Gigantic experiment’ could prove destructive
- We endorse reducing the harvest
- You’re not charged with making mining work
- The Peel watershed is the reason I live here
- Please slow down!
- This major pipeline deal could be problematic
- Don’t include bias in your presentation
- Here are some facts about the YEC chair
- ‘Eccentric preservationists’ don’t reflect Yukon
- ‘Interference’ charge is patently absurd
- Letter writer has the issue confused
Crime Stoppers
Bradley Good is charged with three counts of failing to comply with a probation order, pursuant to the Criminal Code.
Good is a 30-year-old male with black hair and brown eyes. He is of heavy build, approximately 1.86 metres (6’1”) tall, and weighs approximately 102 kilograms (224 lbs.).
Tanya Nicole Diane Doussept is charged with two counts of assault, mischief and failing to attend court pursuant to the Criminal Code.
Doussept is a 36-year-old female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is of small build, approximately 1.54 metres (5’1”) tall, and weighs approximately 54 kilograms (118 lbs.).
Kerry Edwards is charged with breach of undertaking, pursuant to the Criminal Code.
Edwards is a 21-year-old male with black hair and brown eyes. He is of medium build, approximately 1.73 metres (5’7”) tall, and weighs approximately 68 kilograms (150 lbs.).
Pet of the Week
Photo by Vince Fedoroff
Wiley is a six-year-old husky-cross. Wiley gets along with everybody, including cats, is very friendly and would make a perfect family dog. See Wiley at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter today!
All contents © 2009 Whitehorse Star
Recent comments
Most comments