SOUTHEAST LOG 7-24-21

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 7-24-21

Time's up, in BC!

PRINCE RUPERT - If you think time moves too slowly, head over to Northwest BC, where an increase in electrical power coming from area mines has boosted the hertz level .5 percent. That means that area clocks are running 18 seconds an hour faster, at least for the time being. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

Getting their money's worth

PETERSBURG - The Crystal Lake hydro generator needs $9 million in repairs. The generator, which was built in the 1920s, was last updated in 1957. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

They all scream for ice cream

JUNEAU - Cathy Mendoza is bringing joy to the streets of Juneau. In June, Mendoza began operating the first ice cream truck in the community since the 1980s. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

New library under construction

THORNE BAY - Thorne Bay's new library building is under construction. In Auburn, Washington! It has taken a decade to come up with the funds for the project. The 1,300 square foot modular building will replace the 900 square foot trailer that was once a school in Naukati. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Song about 'Golden Spruce'

HAIDA GWAII - Smithers singer-songwriter Mark Perry is releasing a new album of music soon. The first single is called "Golden Spruce" and relates the story of a 300-year-old sacred spruce that was felled on Graham Island in 1997. THE HAIDA GWAII OBSERVER

Strike authorized

KITIMAT - The community is bracing for a potential strike this weekend at the Kitimat aluminum smelter. Unifor Local 2301 workers have authorized a work stoppage against Rio Tinto. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL


King derby starts

CRAIG - The Craig-Klawock King Salmon derby is underway and will continue until mid August. Top price is $3,000. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Drip, drip, drip

WRANGELL - The Borough needs to step up the pace on a new water filtration plant or risk losing $9 million in federal funding. That funding was approved back in 2017 when the facility cost was estimated at more than $10 million. But now officials say they need a new cost estimate for 2021. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Play ball. Well!

TERRACE - Local teen softball teams are the talk of the Province. At the recent provincial championships, the U12 team won the silver medal while the U14, U16 and U19 teams all won gold. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Family market sold to chain

HAINES - The Fairbanks family, which has operated the Fairway IGA Market in town since 1958, has sold its operation to the Alaska Commercial Company. The handover will be August 1. KHNS-HAINES

Young remembered

CRAIG - There will be funeral and memorial services on July 30-31 for Marge Young, the grand dame of Craig. Young passed away in March of 2020. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Ferry visits cut

HAINES - The community will get a single ferry visit each week in January and February under the proposed winter state ferry schedule. Normally, Haines gets three to four ferries each week. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Juneau bids for Iron Man

JUNEAU - The Capital City hopes to host an official "Iron Man Triathlon" next year. If the community bid is successful, officials estimate that 1,500 athletes will come to the community for the event. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

'Big Bill' sails on

WRANGELL - Residents are remembering lifelong resident "Big Bill" Churchill who died last week at 88. Churchill was a tugboat captain for many years, known for singing and playing harmonica in the wheelhouse. He was also a teacher of Native carving throughout SE. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

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