Geography of Alaska

Hurtigruten Expeditions takes remote working to the next level

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

SEATTLE, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mix business with pleasure in a whole new way with Hurtigruten Expeditions , the world leader in exploration travel.

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  • SEATTLE, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mix business with pleasure in a whole new way with Hurtigruten Expeditions , the world leader in exploration travel.
  • "With so many people now working from home, we have created the ultimate work from anywhere experience.
  • But for your extended breaks, you can explore national parks like Redwood, Acadia, or bear-watching in Katmai National Park.
  • Hurtigruten Expedition's fleet of seven small-size custom-built ships includes the world's first battery-hybrid powered cruise ships and a variety of green technology enabling to explore more sustainably.

5th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, July 23rd, 2021, Afognak Native Corporation will host its 5th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament at the Anchorage Golf Course.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, July 23rd, 2021, Afognak Native Corporation will host its 5th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament at the Anchorage Golf Course.
  • Proceeds in excess of event expenses will directly benefit youth education programs operated by the Native Village of Afognak and the Native Village of Port Lions in the Kodiak Archipelago.
  • Contact Ana Fisk, Tournament Co-Director, at 907-244-4377 or [email protected] , or visit the Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament webpage at www.afognakgolf.com .
  • Afognak Native Corporation is an Alaska Native village corporation serving the Kodiak Alutiiq people of Afognak and Port Lions.

Grande Portage Resources Adds Second Drill at the Herbert Gold Project in S.E. Alaska

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Company is also pleased to announce that it has added another drill rig to accelerate its current drill program.

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  • The Company is also pleased to announce that it has added another drill rig to accelerate its current drill program.
  • Ian Klassen, Grande Portage's CEO remarked, "It is a very exciting time for Grande Portage and its shareholders as we accelerate the drill program at the Herbert Gold project.
  • Grande Portage Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded mineral exploration company focused on the Herbert Gold discovery situated approximately 25 km north of Juneau, Alaska.
  • The project lies prominently within the 160km long Juneau Gold Belt, which has produced over seven million ounces of gold.

Gilat Signed a Strategic Agreement Estimated at Over $5 Million with Pacific Dataport for Delivery of Ubiquitous Broadband Coverage in Alaska

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, signed a strategic agreement estimated at over $5 million with Pacific Dataport Inc. (PDI) for delivery of ubiquitous broadband coverage in Alaska.

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  • PETAH TIKVA, Israel, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, signed a strategic agreement estimated at over $5 million with Pacific Dataport Inc. (PDI) for delivery of ubiquitous broadband coverage in Alaska.
  • PDI intends to provide a true multiservice network that will serve the Alaska market with both fixed and mobility applications.
  • The reliability, efficiency and features of Gilat's SkyEdge II-c ground segment provide exciting and new opportunities for Pacific Dataport to customize applications throughout PDIs Aurora Ka-band Network.
  • Pacific Dataport Inc. (PDI) is a satellite middle mile provider headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.

Carl Nord's newly released "The Skagway Kids: Alaska SOS at Sea" is a thrilling voyage that reveals the mystery and danger surrounding the oceans of Skagway

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Friday, July 16, 2021

In this captivating narrative, readers will get to know life in the waters of Skagway as the protagonist Andy finds himself tangled against a dreading nemesis.

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  • In this captivating narrative, readers will get to know life in the waters of Skagway as the protagonist Andy finds himself tangled against a dreading nemesis.
  • View a synopsis of "The Skagway Kids: Alaska SOS at Sea" on YouTube .
  • Consumers can purchase "The Skagway Kids: Alaska SOS at Sea" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
  • For additional information or inquiries about "The Skagway Kids: Alaska SOS at Sea," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

Granite Awarded $16 Million Rehabilitation Project at Anchorage International Airport

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced that it has been awarded a bid-build contract to rehabilitate three taxiways at Anchorage International Airport (AIA) by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Anchorage, Alaska.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced that it has been awarded a bid-build contract to rehabilitate three taxiways at Anchorage International Airport (AIA) by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Anchorage, Alaska.
  • The $16 million contract is anticipated to be included in Granites second quarter committed and awarded projects (CAP)1.
  • Granites Lang Street Hot Plant will supply the 60,000 tons of hot-mix asphalt for the project.
  • This project is a great win for our fixed hot plant facility in Anchorage, said Derek Betts, Granite regional vice president.

Grande Portage Resources Ltd. Files Herbert Gold Project Technical Report on SEDAR

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 15, 2021) - Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV: GPG) (OTCQB: GPTRF) (FSE: GPB) ("Grande Portage" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed an updated technical report on the Herbert Gold Project located near Juneau, Alaska on SEDAR.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 15, 2021) - Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV: GPG) (OTCQB: GPTRF) (FSE: GPB) ("Grande Portage" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed an updated technical report on the Herbert Gold Project located near Juneau, Alaska on SEDAR.
  • The technical report also includes a description of the project history, geology, mineralization, drilling, sampling procedures, and laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures, as well as recommendations for further work.
  • Grande Portage Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded mineral exploration company focused on the Herbert Gold discovery situated approximately 25 km north of Juneau, Alaska.
  • The project lies prominently within the 160km long Juneau Gold Belt, which has produced over seven million ounces of gold.

Grande Portage Resources Closes Equity Financing

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

The Company paid $55,570 in cash and issued 115,770 warrants for finder's fees in conjunction with this non-brokered placement.

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  • The Company paid $55,570 in cash and issued 115,770 warrants for finder's fees in conjunction with this non-brokered placement.
  • Grande Portage Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded mineral exploration company focused on the Herbert Gold discovery situated approximately 25 km north of Juneau, Alaska.
  • The project lies prominently within the 160km long Juneau Gold Belt, which has produced nearly seven million ounces of gold.
  • A full technical report will be filed with the relevant regulatory authorities within 45 days of that date.

MTA Named Official Tech Partner of Girls Who Code Camp for Mat-Su Borough Students

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

PALMER, Alaska, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA , Alaska's best choice for technology and communications products, will serve as the official technology partner of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough School District's Girls Who Code Camp this summer.

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  • PALMER, Alaska, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA , Alaska's best choice for technology and communications products, will serve as the official technology partner of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough School District's Girls Who Code Camp this summer.
  • Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached 500 million people through its work and 300,000 girls through its in-person programming.
  • The partnership will be on display throughout the Mat-Su Borough School District's Girls Who Code 2021 camp, which runs from June 2-4.
  • Following Tankersley's keynote on the first day of the camp, MTA will provide a women-led panel of leaders throughout MTA to share about their careers and experiences.

Visit Alaska's National Parks and Reap Exclusive Savings with Alaska TourSaver App

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Alaska is home to more than 50 percent of the nation\'s national parks.\nUsing the Alaska TourSaver app available at the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android), travelers can save 25 percent on Alaska Airlines from the Lower 48.

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  • Alaska is home to more than 50 percent of the nation\'s national parks.\nUsing the Alaska TourSaver app available at the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android), travelers can save 25 percent on Alaska Airlines from the Lower 48.
  • Then, trim hundreds of dollars off the cost of visiting the parks in all areas of the state.
  • For more than 20 years, the Alaska TourSaver has offered exclusive 2-for-1 travel savings throughout the state: fishing, accommodations, adventures, activities and cultural attractions.\nDownload the free Alaska TourSaver app and then select a coupon bundle: Statewide ($89.99), Southcentral/Interior/Far North ($69.99), Inside Passage ($49.99) or Juneau ($39.99).
  • The Alaska TourSaver features exclusive savings throughout the state, from Ketchikan to Fairbanks.