SOUTHEAST LOG 11-5-22

SOUTHEAST 11-5-22
Cannery Ghost Busters?
PRINCE RUPERT - The Kitimat paranormal group The Ghost Watchers recently visited the North Pacific Cannery near Port Edward. No word on whether they found anything. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Mine worker dies
TERRACE - A worker at the Brucejack Mine has died in a work accident, officials say. Mine operations have been suspended while the death is investigated. THE TERRACE STANDARD
Fireworks rules not a blast
PORT EDWARD - A new community fireworks ordinance is causing discussion. A request to hold a Halloween fireworks show was denied because the proposer did not seek a permit 30 days before the event as required. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Flooding damages Chilkoot Trail
SKAGWAY - Heavy flooding has caused the closure of the Dyea Flats Road. The flooding has also damaged the Chilkoot Trail, including washing out at least one bridge. THE SKAGWAY NEWS
Hiker rescued
PETERSBURG - A hiker was found in the woods near the Mitkof HIghway after a two-day search last week. Officials said the 30-year-old hiker was not a local resident. THE PETERSBURG PILOT
Housing prices jump
WHITEHORSE - Housing prices continue to soar. The average house price in Whitehorse is $710,000, up $44,000 from 2021. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR
Dugout canoe launched
ANGOON - The first dugout canoe has been built and launched in Angoon in 140 years. In 1881, the US Navy bombarded Angoon destroying all the village canoes and burning several buildings. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Local wins tourney
PRINCE RUPERT - Badminton ace Phat Tran was undefeated at the recent Nanaimo Open and Masters Tournament. Tran was one of five Prince Ruperts players to take part. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Superintendent to step down
JUNEAU - School Superintendent Bridget Weiss is stepping down next June. Weiss has been superintendent since 2018. She was Alaska Superintendent of the Year in 2022.
Sawmill cuts operations
TERRACE - Skeena Sawmills is cutting production to 50 percent for the time being. Officials say the current high costs of logging is leading to log shortages. THE TERRACE STANDARD
Fire logs start fire
THORNE BAY - A load of fireplace logs caught fire and destroyed a bus last week. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
Flooding causes road issues
TERRACE - Drivers on Highway 16 are advised to be aware recent rainstorms have left standing water on the highway at several locations. The RCMP recommends drivers expect flooding along the road. THE TERRACE STANDARD
Electric school bus coming
WRANGELL - The school district has received a $395,000 federal grant to purchase an electric school bus. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL
Historic equipment found
WHITEHORSE - A stash of historic camera and mountaineering equipment has been found on the remote Walsh Glacier in Kluane Park. The equipment was left in 1937 by famed mountaineers Bradford Washington and Robert Bates as they attempted to escape the mountains after an ill-fated climb. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR

 

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