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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Doyon Announces New VP of Lands
Doyon, Limited Announces New Vice President of Lands Fairbanks, AK – Doyon, Limited is pleased to announce that Dr. Molly Redilla joins our leadership team as the new Vice President of Lands. "We are excited to promote Molly into this role,” said Aaron Schutt, Doyon President and Chief Executive Officer. “As Doyon is the largest private landowner in Alaska and the largest indigenous landowner in the nation. This role is critical to Doyon’s mission of strengthening our way of life and protecting and
Monday, May 08, 2023Explore Fairbanks Recognizes Local Visitor Industry at 2023 Annual Awards Banquet
Explore Fairbanks recognizes local visitor industry at 2023 Annual Awards Banquet Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) –Explore Fairbanks acknowledged the contributions of partners and other individuals and organizations for their support of the local visitor industry at the 2023 Annual Awards Banquet on April 21 at the Wedgewood Resort. Awards were presented as follows: Golden Heart Award to Julie Jones who pours her heart into not only the beautification of downtown in summer but our city’s efforts to honor the
Monday, May 01, 2023In Search of Alaska Youth Doing Good in their Communities
In Search of Alaska Youth Doing Good in their CommunitiesAlaska Communications seeks nominations for youth who are local heroes May 1, 2023 – We’re looking to make it a summer of heroes and we ask for the public’s help in finding outstanding youth in Alaska. Alaska Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska are seeking youth who may be considered heroes for making a positive difference in their Alaska community. Through the Summer of Heroes program, up to six selected youth each will be awarded a
Monday, May 01, 2023Doyon, Limited Announces Acquisition of Fairweather, LLC to Expand Excellence on the North Slope
May 1, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doyon, Limited Announces Acquisition of Fairweather, LLC to Expand Excellence on the North SlopeThe Alaska Native Regional Corporation demonstrates its commitment to the state’s oil and gas industry Fairbanks, AK – Today, May 1, Doyon, Limited, the Alaska Native regional corporation for Interior Alaska, has announced its acquisition of Fairweather, LLC, a leader in oilfield support services in Alaska. Fairweather is joining the Doyon Family of Companies. This
Monday, March 20, 2023Fairbanks North Star Borough Named 2023 ‘Great American Defense Community’
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2023 Fairbanks North Star Borough Named 2023 ‘Great American Defense Community’Washington, D.C. – Fairbanks North Star Borough, home to Fort Wainwright, Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Greely and Clear Space Force Station, is one of five communities across the country selected as a 2023 Great American Defense Community. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced the five selected communities in conjunction with USAA, the program’s official sponsor, at the Defense
Thursday, February 23, 2023Northrim Opens Kodiak Financial Center
Northrim Bank announces the opening of the new Kodiak Financial Center Northrim Bank is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch, the Kodiak Financial Center, located at 2695 Mill Bay Road. “We are pleased to continue our expansion throughout Alaska with our 19th branch. We have been part of the Kodiak community for the past few years with our Loan Production office and we are eager to meet the needs of the community through our new full service branch,” said Mike Huston, Northrim Bank
Monday, February 20, 2023NEW SUPERINTENDENT SELECTED
PRESS RELEASE Date: February 18, 2023 Subject: FNSBSD New Superintendent Selected FAIRBANKS–Today, February 18, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) Board of Education met for a final round of superintendent candidate interviews. The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Luke Meinert as the Superintendent, starting the FY 2023-24 school year subject to contract approval by the Board on March 7, 2023. Meinert is currently an Assistant Superintendent in FNSBSD, and
Thursday, January 05, 2023FNSB Natural Resources Development Division Announces 2023 Land Sale Open House Events and Public C
FNSB Natural Resources Development Division Announces 2023 Land Sale Open House Events and Public Comment Period Opens on January 9, 20232023-01 For Immediate Release January 4, 2023 (Fairbanks, AK) The Fairbanks North Star Borough Natural Resources Development Division (NRD) announces dates for the 2023 Land Sale Virtual and In-Person Open House events. There are two events scheduled. The first event is a "virtual" open house that will be available for viewing on the Natural Resources Development
Sunday, January 01, 2023Kinross Alaska earns two recognitions
Kinross Alaska wrapped up its year with two recognitions — one for its director of environmental affairs and one for the business as a whole. Bartly Kleven with Kinross Alaska is one of successful four nominees from Kinross Gold to be in 2022 Inspirational Women in Mining 100, according to a Kinross announcement. The Women in Mining 100 is an annual initiative by Women in Mining — UK “where 100 women are honored for their accomplishments and leadership.” The Women in Mining — UK notes that Kleven’s
Thursday, December 01, 2022Second Great Harvest Bakery Cafe to Open in Fairbanks, Alaska Early Next Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Second Great Harvest Bakery Cafe to Open in Fairbanks, Alaska Early Next Year Local Bakery Owner to Open Second Great Harvest Bakery with a Drive-Thru in Fairbanks FAIRBANKS, Alaska. — Great Harvest Bakery Cafe, a franchise and specialty bread concept known for fresh, made-from-scratch bread and desserts, has announced that local bakery owner Tricia Cray will be opening the second-ever Great Harvest drive through location in Fairbanks in early February 2023. This will be in
Wednesday, April 13, 2022$1 million Kinross gift boosts Troth Yeddha’ initiative
$1 million Kinross gift boosts Troth Yeddha’ initiative CONTACTS: Marmian Grimes, UAF, 907-474-7902, mlgrimes@alaska.edu <mailto:mlgrimes@alaska.edu> Brenna Schaake, Kinross, 907-490-6132, Brenna.Schaake@kinross.com <mailto:Brenna.Schaake@kinross.com> Cheyenna Kuplack, Doyon, 907-459-2097, kuplackc@doyon.com <mailto:kuplackc@doyon.com> A $1 million donation from Kinross will bring the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center one step closer to reality. The gift, announced Tuesday evening,
Monday, December 06, 2021Kinross Alaska celebrates first gold pour from Gil-Sourdough
On November 10, Kinross Alaska celebrated a significant milestone with its first gold pour from the Gil-Sourdough mine! The Gil mine held its official groundbreaking ceremony in September and expects to add 80-100 jobs in Alaska and produce approximately 160,000 Au eq. oz. over a two-year mine life. The satellite deposits are located 13 kilometres from Fort Knox, with Gil ore processed at the mill. Leadership from Kinross Alaska, as well as Gil project leaders and employees who played a key role in the
Monday, October 04, 2021Kinross Fort Knox holds groundbreaking ceremony at Gil-Sourdough!
On September 23, Kinross Fort Knox held the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Gil mine! Current and former Kinross employees who helped bring this project to life over its three decades attended the groundbreaking ceremony, along with Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy and other key local and state officials and representatives. The event concluded with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the first blast in the pit. The Gil mine has been 35+ years in the making and was initially explored from
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Friday, August 13, 2021Kinross Alaska partners with Trout Unlimited for Alaska Abandoned Mine Restoration Initiative
NEWS RELEASE Kinross Alaska partners with Trout Unlimited for Alaska Abandoned Mine Restoration InitiativeCommits US$540,000 in support of restoration of Resurrection Creek in collaboration with United States Forest Service Fairbanks, Alaska – For Immediate Release – Kinross and Trout Unlimited are pleased to announce their partnership on the joint Alaska Abandoned Mine Restoration Initiative. The Company has made an initial commitment of US$540,000 over the next three years in support of the
