SOUTHEAST LOG 1-8-22

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 1-8-22
Wither goest the snow?
JUNEAU - When you plow the roads, where does the snow go? Residents in the Mendenhall Valley are upset that it blocks their driveways. City officials say that it would cost $2 million to remove all the snow within 48 hours. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE 
 
Yukon opioid deaths spike
WHITEHORSE - With 21 opioid related deaths since the beginning of 2021, the Yukon now has the highest per capita rate in Canada. Previously it was third, behind British Columbia and Alberta. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR 
 
Man escapes burning building
PRINCE RUPERT - A man had to jump from the second story of an apartment building that was on fire on Second Avenue West last week. Officials say there were no injuries, but the building was extensively damaged. The wind child during the building evacuation was estimated at between -5 and -10 Fahrenheit. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW 
 
Borough: No ATVs on roads
SITKA - The Sitka Borough Assembly has voted to not allow ATVs on local roads, at least for the time being. Some members say they may vote to allow some future use but need to look closer at the issue and not allow a blanket approval. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL 
 

Parents seek more daycare

SMITHERS – Working Parents Without Daycare is asking the city council to petition the province and federal government to provide funding to encourage more day care workers. The group wants financial support for loca childcare workers who are pursuing their ECE qualification and encouragement of qualified childcare workers to move to and serve the Smithers community. THE SMITHERS INTERIOR NEW 

Lake trail proposed
HAINES – The borough is pondering a new 2-mile Lily Lake loop trail that would be open to motorized vehicles. Public sentiment is split between those who was more recreational opportunities closer to town and those that are concerned about conflicts between motorized and un motorized users. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS 
 
Local apartment owners fined
PRINCE RUPERT – Housing activists say that the owners of a local apartment buildings are among the “worst slumlords” in the province. Angus Apartments has been fined several times by the province in the past year for a variety of issues including rat infestations, heating issues, electrical issues and other sanitary concerns. THE PRINCE RUPERT DAILY NEWS 
 
Parents: Are all workers 'essential?'
TERRACE - Students in BC schools will not return to school in January at the same time as officials say the children of "essential workers" will return a week earlier than other students. Parents are wondering which workers are "essential." THE TERRACE STANDARD 
 
Post office woes continue
PETERSBURG - The borough assembly has voted against a resolution asking the postal service to begin home delivery in the community. Currently residents must pick up mail at the post office, which only has limited hours during the week because of staff shortages. THE PETERSBURG PILOT 
 
COVID rates spike
KITIMAT - Health officials say that COVID 19 rates are spiking in Kitimat. But at the same time, rates in Terrace, which had been the highest in the region, are tailing off. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL 
 
Short cut? 
 
SITKA - The Coast Guard responded to a report that a fishing vessel was stuck between Big Gavanski and Little Gavanski islands off Halibut Point. The boat floated free when the tide came in. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL 
 
Interim superintendent named
HAINES – John Holst is the interim superintendent of the Chatham School District. Holst will hold the position for the rest of the school year. He replaced Bruce Houck, who died in early December. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS 
 
The salmon were fresh frozen!
PRINCE RUPERT - More than 100 fishers took part in the 29th Annual Lions Club Blue Knuckle Derby which took place in 6 degree F weather on Dec. 27. Cliff Ryan caught the largest salmon at 16.74 pounds and won the $1,200 prize. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW 
 
Ewww!
 
SITKA - A caller reported finding a half-eaten deer carcass on Granite Creek Road. The caller said he would keep it in his freezer. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL 

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