Stores in Haines could now advertise they offer Interior-bound motorists the last groceries for 400 miles. Madley’s, the sole grocery store in Haines Junction, Y.T., closed in September, leaving about 800 village residents with little alternative but to drive two hours east to Whitehorse for groceries. “People are driving to Whitehorse more and shopping for […]
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Permit sought for Walker Lake hydro
Developer John Floreske Jr. is seeking a preliminary permit for a hydro-electric project at Walker Lake. The plant would generate 3,600 megawatt-hours annually, more than one-tenth of the electricity used annually by Haines and Skagway. The project, by Floreske’s Southern Energy, Inc., would build two, 15-foot wide, rock-filled dams, 250 feet and 325 feet in […]
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July 4 fireworks display in limbo
The future of the annual, Fourth of July fireworks display was in question this week, following a 4-1 vote by the Haines Borough Assembly March 27 against taking on insurance liability for the display. Member Debra Schnabel voted to provide the coverage. Joanne Waterman was absent. Haines Chamber of Commerce president Ned Rozbicki recently told the assembly the business group is […]
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Cop: ‘I made a mistake’ with horses
In an interview this week, Haines Police officer Cassandra McEwen said she would plead guilty to three misdemeanor animal abuse charges filed against her and that she has resigned the force effective April 15. She said she has been on paid medical leave for a nervous breakdown she suffered and that she’s not fit for duty because […]
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Pool fix not as easy as just chlorination
I worked with the chlorine system before it was a salt system. We had two vats that had to be filled every day; a sodium hypochloride mix and a sodium bisulfate mix. The chemicals were hazardous materials transported from Seattle. Regulations for transporting hazardous materials became more strict. The salt system was the solution. No […]
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Tourney broadcasts bring memories
Thanks to KHNS and to all who were responsible for bringing live broadcast of the 66th Gold Medal Tournament to our homes. Personally, it brings very good memories. Countless fund-raisers were held throughout the years to send local teams down to the tournament. To those at KHNS who worked overtime, and to the sponsors, way […]
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Virtual bowling raises $160 for Bigs
would like to thank everyone who helped with the Wii bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters, including Marian Carlson, Judy Ewald, Natalie Jobbins, and Tyler Scovill. Thanks to all who played. We raised $160 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Amount of turnover disappointing
Here we go again with another change of borough managers. These changes cost us at least $200,000 each time simply for the change: Lost productivity, getting up to speed, new manager getting known to agencies. Near as I can tell we have only had one manager who worked for us a reasonable time, that being […]
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HVFD grateful for avalanche training
The Haines Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank SEABA for sending staff to train us on avalanche awareness. A special thanks goes to Matt Borish for his overview of avalanche causes and general response techniques. Thanks to Katie Miller for her demonstration and use of probes and beacons.
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I.R.A. council needs to follow rules
I’ve been back in Haines since 1997 and have yet to say I’m proud of our I.R.A. I’ve seen much and heard much and just lately they paid out a big sum of money for their negligence. How shameful of that. That money could have been used for culture and heritage, our people so do […]