The Haines Economic Development Corporation resigned its membership on the Chilkat Valley Mining Forum committee last month, with HEDC president Heather Shade saying in a letter to the mining committee that its membership endangers community perception of HEDCs “neutral, non-advocacy position.” Shade told the CVN that the mining committee’s voting structure—decisions require 70 percent support—might […]
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Mining
Prevention is the only cure for mine drainage
In reference to Richard Clement’s letter from Nov. 27, I appreciate his thoughts, and I truly wish he was correct about the strength of the laws and practices protecting our health and waterways from mine waste. The major federal mining law was written in 1872. It contains no environmental provisions and has given away more […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Arts Outlook
First Friday gets into the festive spirit Santa, the town tree lighting, and a multi-media art show that encourages residents to reflect on their mortality are all part of this December’s First Friday. Ampersand AK will be honoring half-goat, half-demon, Krampus, the popular figure from European folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season, […]
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Arts Outlook
First Friday Dec. 6 First Friday events include the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, a new exhibit at the Sheldon Museum and a book signing at the Arts Confluence. At 5 p.m., First Friday participants can view the tree lighting on the corner of Third Avenue and Mainstreet. Santa will make an appearance. Caroling, […]
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Mine waste has health costs
My grandfather worked in one of many big mines upstream of the lake where I swam as a kid. He dreamed about the riches we’d have if his mine got back into production. My family never got rich, but that lake got heavy metal runoff; enough to poison the drinking water, the fish, and the […]
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HAL donates veterans building
The Haines Assisted Living board of directors donated the Soboleff-McRae Veteran’s Village to Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium. The building was constructed in 2015 after the Alaska Legislature appropriated $6 million for the job, and a $650,000 donation from the late Lucy Harrell helped complete the first floor. It’s home to 11 apartments available for […]
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Nonprofits receive $23,000 in grants
Funding for Haines’ domestic abuse safe house is bolstered for another year, KHNS’s antenna will be repaired and the Haines Farmers Market will accept food stamps next summer with the help of this year’s Chilkat Valley Community Foundation grants. The CVCF released its list of 2019 grantees at the Chilkat Center last week where it […]
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Arts Outlook
First Friday events For the first time since its inception, Dalton City vendors, including Shyine Designs, Chilkat Valley Desserts and Josie’s Bread and Bagels, will open their doors for November’s First Friday event. Julie Vance’s Shiyne Designs custom crafted clothing company will debut her fall and winter collection. From her Dalton City shop, Josie Allen […]
Posted inMining
Mining committee considers who gets to vote
The Haines Economic Development Corporation discussed the makeup and voting status of members of the Chilkat Valley Mining Forum Committee at its Oct. 18 meeting. Members will review the committee’s organizational documents before offering a recommendation at its next meeting on Nov. 14. HEDC recently added a member to a seat on the committee, which […]
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Thanks for help with Chilkat Chef
LCC’s annual Chilkat Chef celebration of community, salmon and subsistence foods was an incredible success. We owe that success to a team of sponsors and volunteers so numerous that we can’t even name them all—but we’ll try! Our generous sponsors include Ocean Beauty, Michelle LaBrosse, Haines Packing, Lutak Lumber, Haines Home Building, Olerud’s, Aspen Suites, Mountain Market, […]