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Shee Atiká Inc., Adventure Sitka propose to lease city property for planned tourist attraction
Posted by Katherine Rose | May 25, 2021
An aerial view of the 17-acre city-owned parcel of land that Shee Atiká Inc. and Adventure Sitka have proposed to lease from the city.
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (5-25-21), it will consider a proposal from to lease 17 acres of city-owned property. If the Assembly approves it, the Alaska Native corporation plans to partner with a newly formed concession, Adventure Sitka, to develop the property into a tourism attraction.
Karl Potts is the CEO of Shee Atiká Inc. He spoke with KCAW reporter Katherine Rose about the project that could break ground as soon as this summer, should the Assembly give it the green light.
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Left: Breeder/co-owner Dr. Barrett Bernard with Kentucky Derby contender O Besos at Churchill Downs.
Right: O Besos dam, Snuggs and Kisses, as a yearling, with Santana Love Potts riding her
It just feels right that a Derby horse whose name translates to “kisses” has an origin story filled with so much love; love of the horse, love of the sport, and love for one especially strong little girl. When O Besos enters the starting gate beneath the Twin Spires this Saturday, he ll have more people rooting for him than only those listed in the program.
The story begins in 1993 at Trinity Meadows, a now-defunct racetrack located just west of Dallas. A filly named With A Splash was entered in a $2,500 claiming race, and horseman Carl Potts took notice.
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Record-setting crop insurance program enhancements are expected this year, according to the provincial and federal governments.
Through a partnership between the two levels of government, coverage will reach a record level of $273 per acre due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage, up from $224 in 2020 a 22 per cent increase in coverage, the province announced on Tuesday.
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The changes “will continue to build on previous program announcements,” Saskatchewan deputy premier and finance minister Donna Harpauer said during a virtual media conference.
“Farmers across Saskatchewan continue to step up despite all the challenges thrown their way during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Bibeau said in a release. “These improvements to the Crop Insurance Program give Saskatchewan farmers more coverage they can count on. We will continue working with our provincial counterparts to ensure farmers have the risk management tools to help their stability and growth.” Asked if the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on crop insurance, Harpauer said, “None.” “For over 60 years, the Crop Insurance Program has supported Saskatchewan producers with reliable coverage and exceptional customer service,” Harpauer said. “We are committed to providing producers with the insurance programs they need and the enhancements announced today build upon the current suite of programs.”