Month: April 2013

Search underway for lost Sealaska canoe

As of this afternoon, a search and recovery effort is in full swing. A Juneau-based plane for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game was sent out. A second plane from Petersburg Fisheries was also dispatched.

Sealaska canoe lost en route to Wrangell

Several canoe groups are paddling down the Inside Passage to Wrangell for the Shakes Island Rededication event this week. Two canoes traveling from Juneau hit bad weather and rough water on Saturday. One canoe was lost.

Postcard: Karen Morse at Piano Fest

Wrangell’s annual Spring Sing and Piano Fest was Sunday, April 7. In this postcard, we hear from folk musician and singer Karen Morse.

Assembly sees appointment of new member, new Vice Mayor

The regular meeting of the Wrangell Borough Assembly was Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Assembly member Ernie Christian is the new Vice Mayor of the City and Borough of Wrangell. Christie Jamieson was appointed to fill the open seat on the Assembly.