Galena, Alaska flooding victim takes charge after FEMA decision
GALENA — The Yukon River flood that nearly wiped out the Interior Alaska community of Galena in May left resident
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Helicopter crash victims in Canadian Arctic died of hypothermia
Three men who died when a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter plunged into the Arctic Ocean last week were not killed
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Experts to present climate report in Sweden
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is due to meet in Stockholm to finalise the first out of three
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Russia to reopen Soviet-era Arctic military base
Russia is reopening a Soviet-era military base in the Arctic, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, part of a drive to make
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Eddie Erasmus elected Tlicho Grand Chief in Canada’s Northwest Territories
The Tlicho re-elected Eddie Erasmus to serve another four years as Grand Chief Monday night. Erasmus won the three-person race
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Alaska school a beacon of hope after flood waters recede
GALENA — Seventeen-year-old Anthony Solomon was not afraid in May as he watched the Yukon River crest its banks and
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Finns waste less food than other Nordic nations
In terms of food wastage, Finns can mount their high moral horse when comparing themselves to their Swedish neighbours. Out
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Ekati mine owner in Canada’s North wants to expand operations
Dominion Diamonds is preparing to expand its operations at the Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The company has
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Fairbanks preps for another smoky winter
Winter is coming and for residents of Alaska’s second largest city that could mean another winter of breathing toxic air.
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Finnish State Railways to lose monopoly rights on Russian freight
The Finnish State Railways VR is to lose its right to carry transit freight traffic to and from the Russian
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Mackenzie Highway discussions continue in Canada’s Northwest Territories
Meetings in some communities in Canada’s Northwest Territories are ongoing this week, as the government looks into extending the Mackenzie
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European Commission to review Sweden’s wolf legislation
The European Commission is to review the Swedish government’s proposed legislation on wolves and other predators. The controversial proposal says
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Canadian diamond mine uses wind power in Northwest Territories
The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Terriotires is using a wind farm, which was installed about a year ago,
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BLOG: Conservative victory in Norway: What does it mean for the Arctic?
In Norway’s elections on Monday, the Conservative party (Høyre) won the most seats, sweeping Labour Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg from
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Alaska: AVTEC to offer nation’s first ice navigation course
Recent federal and state focus on Alaska’s role in Arctic Ocean shipping has raised concerns over regulations, safety and oil
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