SOUTHEAST LOG 8-27-22

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 8-27-22
Oh no!!!!!
PRINCE RUPERT - Liquor and cannabis stores throughout the province may soon have to "ration" liquor and cannabis because of a strike involving several distribution centers including a main one in Victoria. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Landslides close dock indefinitely
SKAGWAY - The Railroad dock has been closed for the rest of the season because of landslides. Officials say it will likely cost "millions" of dollars to make the dock useable by the cruise industry in coming years. THE SKAGWAY NEWS
Village hit with violations
PORT CLEMENTS - Officials at Worksafe BC have hit the village with at least 16 worker safety violations after a July inspection. The violations involved improper handling of chemicals, expired safety devices and improperly secured fire extinguishers and propane bottles. THE HAIDA GWAII OBSERVER
Ferry traffic plummets
HAINES - State ferry traffic has decreased dramatically in the last decade and that is having a major economic effect on the community, officials say. Even before the pandemic, ferry traffic was waning, down nearly 30 percent in 2019 from 2010 levels. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS
Funds raised for injured cat
PORT EDWARD - More than $6,000 has been raised for the veterinarian bills for "Edward" an orange tabby that was seen wandering the community with a severe face wound for more than a week. Officials eventually corralled the stray cat, and he will be available for adoption after he heals. THE TERRACE STANDARD
School masking stays optional
PETERSBURG - There will be reduced COVID 19 restrictions in Petersburg schools this fall. Masking will remain optional for students, staff and visitors and there will be no community COVID level triggers for universal masking or physical distancing. THE PETERSBURG PILOT
Crime rising
KITIMAT - While some other North Coast communities are reporting that violent crime is decreasing, Kitimat saw a 14 percent increase between 2020 and 2021, officials say. And increases are continuing. The RCMP says that there were seven reports of sexual assault in April alone, which normally only has 2 or 3 reports. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL
GCI closes local office
WRANGELL - GCI is closing its Wrangell store at the end of October, company officials announced last week. They say that a decline in walk in traffic is the reason. A technician will remain in the community. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL
Truck fire closes highway
WHITEHORSE - The Alaska Highway was closed for several hours last week because a semi caught fire near the Mclintock River Bridge. The truck went into a ditch, but there were no injuries reported. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR
Not enough ambulance drivers
SANDSPIT - The community is down to a single ambulance driver because new regulations are preventing ambulance drivers from serving part-time shifts, according to the village fire chief. Robert Ellis says that the problem is region wide throughout the North Coast. THE HAIDA GWAII OBSERVER
This week on Mutual of Baranov's Wild Kingdom
SITKA - The Raptor Center was contacted with a report that an eagle had gotten stuck on a power line on Brady Street and that crows were dive bombing its carcass and were also being electrocuted. The center picked up the remains of the eagle and two dead crows. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
New Mountie boss
TERRACE - Staff Sergeant Terry Gillispie is the new commanding officer of the Terrace RCMP detachment. Gillispie has been the commander of the Smithers detachment sincce 2019 and previously worked in Haida Gwaii and Burns Lake. THE TERRACE STANDARD
Avian flu suspected
SKAGWAY - Officials say that avian flu likely hit the community in July. A higher-than-normal number of ill crows and other birds was detected and half a dozen dead birds were sent away for testing. THE SKAGWAY NEWS
That's a long 'drive!'
KITIMAT - Hirsh Creek Golf and Winter Club has a new manager of gold operations. Brian Oates of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. was recently hired. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

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