On Saturday, it was too snowy to erect the Christmas tree on Main Street. On Thanksgiving, it was too snowy, for most, to run in the Turkey Trot or play in the Turkey Bowl. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, there was almost too much snow to drive safely to a friend’s house for dinner. That […]
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Excursion Inlet plant to stay closed
Haines Borough fish tax revenue likely to stay low in 2022 For the second consecutive year, OBI Seafoods’ Excursion Inlet cannery won’t process fish next summer. The plant’s continued closure likely will mean another year of relatively little raw fish tax revenue for the Haines Borough. “Our plan for next season is going to be similar […]
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Freezing spray, weight distribution delay LeConte last week
The LeConte’s sailing to Haines from Juneau was delayed Friday as freezing spray and a fully loaded vehicle deck caused stability issues. “As the ship traveled north in Lynn Canal, they experienced freezing spray and icing conditions,” said Sam Dapcevitch, spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Transportation. “Due to concerns about the vessel’s stability in those […]
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Consultant questions Constantine’s preliminary assessment in presentation
Montana-based consultant Jim Kuipers, a longtime mining industry employee turned consultant, discussed the economic prospects and possible environmental and social impacts of a mine at Constantine’s Palmer Project at a Nov. 17 virtual presentation hosted by four conservation groups. During the event, which was briefly interrupted after about 25 minutes by an unknown Zoom-bomber who […]
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Kiehl to seek reelection in 2022
Andi Story to run in Haines’ new district Haines’ state senator, Jesse Kiehl, announced on Nov. 15 that he will seek reelection in 2022. Juneau representative Andi Story also plans to run in 2022 in Haines’ new state house district, which was finalized earlier this month by the state redistricting board. The district includes the […]
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First Friday to include furry friends, cupcakes and fundraiser
A birthday celebration, complete with cupcakes and Lego creations, Alaska Weather Calendars and a turtle named Rosie will all be featured during Dec. 3’s First Friday events. Olen Stickler, whose birthday is Dec. 3, will have artwork including Legos, 3D paper art, paintings and drawings at Corlix. “We’re going to have a display for everybody […]
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Arts Outlook
First Friday The Haines Sheldon Museum’s Model train display is back this year. The train will be running throughout the main gallery and in and amongst the exhibits on Dec. 2. from 5-7 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and classic Sheldon Museum punch are available in between the parade and other festivities. The gallery will be displaying […]
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Constantine adjusts some language around Palmer road access
In recent months, Constantine revised language on its website with regard to the Palmer Project’s road access—an issue raised in a securities complaint filed in August by environmental groups. Blurbs on trading news websites also show new language about road access to the exploratory mine site 40 miles northwest of Haines. Constantine CEO and president […]
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Duly Noted
Friends and family members held a graveside service for longtime resident Hank Jacquot Monday at Jones Point Cemetery. Hank, 87, died Nov. 4 at his home near Wells Bridge after a long illness. A full obituary will be published in next week’s CVN. Tim Ackerman was included in a Nov. 4 New York Times story about wild and […]
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Heliski code hearing reflects sharp divide
Committee-of-the-whole meeting scheduled for Nov. 29 Twenty seven people, including a Scottish expedition guide with National Geographic, commented at a Tuesday hearing on a draft ordinance that would remove Haines Borough’s limit on heliski tour permits for a year. Fourteen people spoke in favor of the ordinance. Thirteen spoke against it. While testimonies mostly advanced familiar arguments […]