Four minors were charged with underage drinking following the police bust of a party at an Allen Road residence at 3 a.m. New Year’s Day. Police chief Gary Lowe said eight youths between the ages of 15 and 20 were brought in to the station after the party, and alcohol breath tests on four of them were […]
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Borough: Heliport would violate permit
The Haines Borough will send a letter to Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures informing them that use of a heliport at 26 Mile for commercial helicopter skiing is a violation of the company’s tour permit that could result in revocation. Mayor Stephanie Scott said the letter has been approved by the borough’s attorney. “We intend to hold the line. The terms of […]
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Snowfall at border tips 1-day mark
It takes more than a couple feet of snow falling in a day to surprise residents who live near the U.S. border station at 42 Mile, where colder temperatures mean more snowfall and longer winters than in town. The New Year’s Day storm on Sunday was a surprise: 42 inches in 24 hours, according to […]
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Foundation, check-off boost museum
As 2011 comes to an end, the Sheldon Museum staff and board have much for which to be thankful. High on the list are grants from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation. A 2011 grant helped fund the complete documentation of almost 400 more historical photographs in the Sheldon Museum’s archive. This included adding search terms and cross-referencing to […]
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Parents vital for teaching speech
Children are ready to learn by imitation and exploration as soon as they are born, and it is adult influence that sets the tone to enrich their brains. The Prime Time Learning Project aspires to inform adults how vital their influence can be with habits as simple as more face-to-face talking (extending vocabulary) and reading […]
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Generosity expanded holiday’s offerings
The Salvation Army would like to thank the community of Haines for helping make the holidays possible for a lot of people. We would like to specifically thank Howsers, Oleruds’ and the Visitor’s Center for their partnership in our Angel Tree gift program and a great donation of toys from the Uglies of Haines which […]
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SEABA offers best alpine skiing in world
For the last two years I’ve been able to come to Haines to helicopter ski with Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures. I’m 49 years old and have skied with the best heli-ski operations in Canada and Valdez. The SEABA operation is the equal of any in the world in terms of professionalism and safety, and when combined with […]
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Haines, Skagway could share dispatch
Concerning a recent question of expanding emergency dispatch services in Skagway, why not have Skagway and Haines share one dispatch system for police, fire and emergency medical services? This could be a significant cost saving for both communities and provide an equivalent service. Burl Sheldon
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Connelly hydro would improve fisheries
When starting a fire this morning I glanced through a letter expressing opposition to the construction of a power plant using water from Connelly Lake. The writer’s objection was based on the belief it would result in great harm to the fishery. At the present time, Connelly Lake is a liability. When the snows melt and the summer […]
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Duly Noted
Haines Glacier Bear fans of all ages were in Anchorage to cheer on the boys’ basketball team at the 32nd annual Service Cougar Tip Off Tournament. Sarah and Ralph Swinton, Don and Donny Braaten, Brad Badger and Don Nash made the trip. Also seen in the stands were Haines High School grads Drew Fossman, Yongee […]