SOUTHEAST LOG 9-18-21

 SOUTHEAST LOG 9-18-21


Nevermind!

KITIMAT - Residents on the north coast did not feel the jolt when a 6.5 earthquake was reported in the ocean south of Kitimat last week. Why not? It didn't happen. Officials are now saying a computer glitch caused a false report. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

Sockeye run surprisingly strong

HAINES - Fishers in Lutak Inlet saw a bumper run of sockeye in late August when more than 24,000 fish returned. The late surge caught officials and fishers by surprise. The "blue backs" were also larger than has been normal the past few years on the Chilkoot River. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Relief funds parceled out

SKAGWAY - The borough assembly has decided how to spend the $2 million Skagway received from Norwegian Cruise Lines for COVID relief. Approximately $1. 2 million will go to small business relief, while other amounts will go to the Food Bank, the Traditional Council, utility relief and unemployment assistance. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

Put down the danged cellphone!!!!

PRINCE RUPERT - Officials say that students being dropped off at schools face a significant danger, from the parents of other students. Province wide nearly more than 70 students are injured each year by parents "distracted" driving in school drop off zones. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

That's his story...

SITKA - A woman called from out of town to report her son appeared to be missing. Officers talked to the son, who said he was busy working but his phone wasn’t. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

Arx and Sparx

SMITHERS -The Smithers Senior Secondary School received funding to run an Arx and Sparx camp this past summer. The idea was to familiarize students with the school's welding trades before school started in the fall. During the camp, students were taught formline for their welding art projects. THE SMITHERS INTERIOR NEWS

Former Councilmember dies

WRANGELL - Residents are remembering Wilma Stokes, 92, a lifelong Southeast resident who died recently. Stokes was a longtime employee of the Wrangell Institute and served on the Wrangell City Council. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Idiots

KITIMAT - Officials say there have been numerous recent reports of people driving ATVs and other off-road vehicles through the Kitimat River, damaging the salmon spawning beds and destroying recently laid salmon eggs. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

Local lifeguard saves man in Anchorage

HAINES - A Haines Pool lifeguard is being credited with saving a surfer in Turnagain Arm near Anchorage earlier this summer. Adam de Boer had fallen off his board and was caught in the tidal bore current. Fortunately, Kaitlyn Tolin was just 40 yards away and helped him onto her paddleboard. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Ferry schedule extended

HAIDA GWAII - BC Ferries has extended the summer ferry schedule to the islands for the month of September. The ferry system said the extension was to clear backlog because COVID issues and ferry maintenance limited runs this summer. THE HAIDA GWAII OBSERVER

Do Viking long boats count?

PETERSBURG -The Mitkof Island Yacht Club is being formed. The club's mission is to promote safe boating practices, civic pride and promote marine information forums. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Local foods promoted

WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Government will purchase more locally grown food through a three-year pilot program announced last week. Officials say the idea is to promote more food production in the territory. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR

Residential parking crackdown announced

SKAGWAY - Residents are forewarned, the police will begin ticketing cars in residential areas that haven't been moved in 30 days.  Trailers, boats and RVs are allowed 24 hours. All vehicles require current registration and should be in working order. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

Urban garden opens

PRINCE RUPERT - An urban garden developed by Metlakatla First Nation and EcoTrust Canada has opened in the downtown. Officials hope that Sndoyntga Lax Kx’een Maxłaxaała will encourage more food sustainability in the area. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW



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