The delegation traveled to Canada looking to build stronger relations with Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Each prospective memorandum focuses on areas of mutual interest. Indigenous native groups, oil and gas exploration, and wildlife co-management top the list. Representatives feel Alaska and Canada both have experience in developing resource in an arctic environment. Alberta, Alaska, and the Northwest Territories all rely on oil and natural gas exports, mining, and forestry resources.
Delegates say pursing a partnership with Canada as smart business.
This past weekend the University of Alaska moved one step closer to it's 31 million dollar goal for the new museum by hosting a gala event for a number a Fairbanks residents. This made quite the impression on the event participants and it was expressed by opening their pocketbooks. Also for this event a group of volunteers marked a footprint for all to see and it will stay marked with white bags until snowfall. The University welcomes the whole community to view the footprint next to the museum. A campaign to boost voter turn-out is underway on Fort Wainwright.