It was standing-room only at a debate on whether to keep the new capped oil tax rate or to switch back to a system where the rate goes up along with the profits.
Energy & Mining
BC’s KSM mine nears environmental approval
Canadian environmental officials have given provisional approval to a controversial mine planned for an area northeast of Ketchikan.
Pipeline critics: Grounding in Prince Rupert shows tanker risks
A 750-foot bulk carrier ran aground outside Prince Rupert in British Columbia last Monday.
B.C. mines get financial boost, one to open soon
Canadian investors are putting millions of new dollars into mining projects near the Southeast Alaska border. Critics say the projects could damage regional fisheries.
Alaska harnesses power of tides, rivers, and waves
With 90 percent of the nation’s tidal power, and a good chunk of its wave and river energy, Alaska’s quickly become the epicenter for this budding technology.
Telephone scam threatens AELP customers
Another telephone scam hit the capital city Wednesday