SOUTHEAST LOG 11-14-20

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 11-14-20


Man rescued after boat sinks

WRANGELL - The Coast Guard rescued a man floating in Union Bay last week.  The unnamed 70-year-old was floating on debris left over from the sinking of the boat "Irony." He was wearing safety gear and was reported to be in stable condition at the Ketchikan hospital. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Winds hampered fire efforts

PRINCE RUPERT - The Love Marine Electric Building was destroyed by a fire earlier this week. Fire officials say fighting the fire, on Saskatoon Avenue, was exacerbated by winds up to 50 mph. THE NORTHERN VIEW

Holiday bazaars are on

CRAIG - The Craig Recreation Department is going ahead with two holiday bazaars this season. The bazaars will be held in the Craig Gym on November 28 and December 12 and attendance will be limited but there will also be way to take part electronically. THE PRINCE OF WALES POST

School travelers to be tested

PETERSBURG - The school board has decided that students and staff traveling within the state need to be tested for COVID 19 if they are outside the community for more than 72 hours.  Recently there was a case of COVID 19 at the local elementary school that was connected to in-state travel. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Tanker bill raises concerns

HAIDA GWAII - Local officials are concerned about a bill introduced in the Canadian Parliament that would end restrictions of oil tankers in the waters off northwestern British Columbia. The bill was introduced by an Alberta lawmaker who wants to see an oil terminal in the northwest, something that is generally opposed by residents in NW BC. THE HAIDA GWAII OBSERVER

Derby results

THORNE BAY - Jeff Bergman and Cody Silverthorn were the winners of the Thorne Bay Fishing Derby this year. Bergman's catch was a 13 pound, six ounce coho. Cody Silverthorn landed the largest halibut at 144 pounds, three ounces. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Valley gets record snow

HAINES - Snow is coming early and deep this year. More than two feet arrived on November 1, a record for that day. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Border crossing bear gets new home

STEWART - A black bear cub that gained national attention when it was photographed trying to get into the Stewart/Hyder border station has a new home. The bear, named Annie, will reside at the Smithers Northern Lights Wildlife Society at least through next Spring. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Scamahorn on SISD board

THORNE BAY - Shane Scamahorn of Thorne Bay was recently elected to the Southeast Island School District Board of Education. Scamahorn defeated incumbent Molly Kimsey of Port Alexander 140-113. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

IFA back on the run

HOLLIS - The Inter-Island Ferry ships are back on the run. Both IFA vessels had been in layup for several weeks and service was being provided by the AMHS Lituya. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Shelter to get new safe house

HAINES - Becky's Place Haven of Hope has received a state grant to purchase a four-bedroom "safe" house for those experiencing either domestic violence or sexual assault. The $246,000 grant is from the state's Coronavirus Non-Profit Relief Fund. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Knock, knock

KITIMAT - A Kitimaat Village family heard on a noise on its porch and went to let the cat in. Turned out it was a starving two-year old black bear that was getting into food on the porch. The bear eventually ended up in the house's attic and had to be removed by wildlife officials. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

Center low on COVID tests

PETERSBURG - The Petersburg Medical Center says that it is running low on its rapid test kits. The center told the borough assembly last week that it has not been able to replace the kits as fast as it is using them. THE PETERSBURG PILOT`

Pool closed over holidays

CRAIG - The Craig Pool will be closed from Thanksgiving to mid-January. Officials say that more work needs to be done on the lap pool basin. The tentative reopening is January 11. The PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

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