https://simplecast.com Alaskaland: Borough Past, Present, & Future Nestled in the heart of Alaska, the Fairbanks North Star Borough has a rich and colorful history in the 49th state. The Alaskaland podcast peers into the Borough’s past, while keeping a keen eye on the future. Join host Mayor Bryce Ward for candid conversations with some of Fairbanks’ most interesting characters as they discuss where we’ve been––and where we’re going. 2021 Fairbanks North Star Borough en Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:13:19 +0000 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:13:30 +0000 https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com Alaskaland: Borough Past, Present, & Future https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7db75ff1-d039-43ef-9757-4f5386408b23/be682b11-eaa2-44c4-822c-72324070a434/3000x3000/podcast-artwork-ver3.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com episodic Nestled in the heart of Alaska, the Fairbanks North Star Borough has a rich and colorful history in the 49th state. The Alaskaland podcast peers into the Borough’s past, while keeping a keen eye on the future. Join host Mayor Bryce Ward for candid conversations with some of Fairbanks’ most interesting characters as they discuss where we’ve been––and where we’re going. Mayor Bryce Ward no https://feeds.simplecast.com/yMWmRJyi mayor, fairbanks, fairbanks north star borough, fairbanks alaska, alaskan history, alaska Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor@fnsb.gov 017f6dff-9e66-441a-a450-1c76adcf730d Flood Prevention and the Moose Creek Dam Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:13:19 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Julie Anderson, Mayor Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/flood-prevention-and-the-moose-creek-dam-M5EPUTFF Flood Prevention and the Moose Creek Dam Julie Anderson, Mayor Bryce Ward 00:26:14 In this episode of the Alaskaland Podcast, Mayor Ward sits down with Julie Anderson, chief of Operations Branch for the U.S Army Corps of Engineers-Alaska District, to talk about the Moose Creek Dam and what the Corps does every day to prevent flooding in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Julie is a lifelong Alaskan with a civil engineering degree, many years of experience, valuable historical knowledge, and a good sense of humor. Enjoy this conversation and make time to visit the Chena Flood Control Project visitors center. In this episode of the Alaskaland Podcast, Mayor Ward sits down with Julie Anderson, chief of Operations Branch for the U.S Army Corps of Engineers-Alaska District, to talk about the Moose Creek Dam and what the Corps does every day to prevent flooding in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Julie is a lifelong Alaskan with a civil engineering degree, many years of experience, valuable historical knowledge, and a good sense of humor. Enjoy this conversation and make time to visit the Chena Flood Control Project visitors center. alaskaland, armycorpsofengineers, fairbanks, chena, fnsb, flood no full 16 799d6854-b9d5-4c99-ac12-bf99abae44a3 Feeding People and Affirming Lives Did you know you can also watch on our YouTube channel?  Visit https://youtube.com/@FairbanksNorthStarBorough

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 16:48:51 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Hannah Hill, Mayor Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/feeding-people-and-affirming-lives-EMNELjaj Did you know you can also watch on our YouTube channel?  Visit https://youtube.com/@FairbanksNorthStarBorough

]]> Feeding People and Affirming Lives Hannah Hill, Mayor Bryce Ward 00:29:36 In this episode of the Alaskaland Podcast, Mayor Ward sits down with Hannah Hill, Executive Director of the Bread Line, to talk about their work in Fairbanks “feeding people and affirming lives.” The Bread Line is a locally grown, anti-hunger organization and non-profit. In 2016, while attending UAF, Hannah became a parttime administrative assistant at the Bread Line and has been there ever since. Hannah admits that “the Bread Line fills their cup like no other work ever has.” Tune into this heartwarming episode to hear stories about the brave individuals with backpacks full of sandwiches, who started what is now known as the Bread Line, to the work the Bread Line is doing today to help community members flourish by providing year-round culinary classes to folks who are working hard to better their lives. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. In this episode of the Alaskaland Podcast, Mayor Ward sits down with Hannah Hill, Executive Director of the Bread Line, to talk about their work in Fairbanks “feeding people and affirming lives.” The Bread Line is a locally grown, anti-hunger organization and non-profit. In 2016, while attending UAF, Hannah became a parttime administrative assistant at the Bread Line and has been there ever since. Hannah admits that “the Bread Line fills their cup like no other work ever has.” Tune into this heartwarming episode to hear stories about the brave individuals with backpacks full of sandwiches, who started what is now known as the Bread Line, to the work the Bread Line is doing today to help community members flourish by providing year-round culinary classes to folks who are working hard to better their lives. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. breadline, alaskaland, fairbanks, alaska, fnsb no full 15 eb8922e7-4cca-4d1b-b17f-92419cc20783 The Rewards and Challenges of being an Architect in Alaska Did you know you can also watch on our YouTube channel?  Visit https://youtube.com/@FairbanksNorthStarBorough

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 18:23:01 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Tracy Vanairsdale, Mayor Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rewards-and-challenges-of-being-an-architect-in-alaska-QB9YlswA Did you know you can also watch on our YouTube channel?  Visit https://youtube.com/@FairbanksNorthStarBorough

]]> The Rewards and Challenges of being an Architect in Alaska Tracy Vanairsdale, Mayor Bryce Ward 00:30:14 Mayor Ward sits down with Tracy Vanairsdale to talk about the rewards and challenges of being an architect in Alaska. Having spent most of her life in Alaska, Tracy brings a unique perspective on what it’s like to be in her career field in the Interior and the state. Along with her education and years of experience, Tracy harnesses the lessons she learned from her dad, a general contractor, and her mom, a public health nurse, to provide innovative design solutions that meet the needs of each client. She also highlights the team aspect of architecture and talks about how each person she collaborates with is important in the process of designing structures that are “of the place.” Mayor Ward sits down with Tracy Vanairsdale to talk about the rewards and challenges of being an architect in Alaska. Having spent most of her life in Alaska, Tracy brings a unique perspective on what it’s like to be in her career field in the Interior and the state. Along with her education and years of experience, Tracy harnesses the lessons she learned from her dad, a general contractor, and her mom, a public health nurse, to provide innovative design solutions that meet the needs of each client. She also highlights the team aspect of architecture and talks about how each person she collaborates with is important in the process of designing structures that are “of the place.” architecture, alaskaland, fairbanks, fairbanks north star borough, alaska, fnsb no full 14 dee3b7f1-cf94-4871-9f28-98e8f1f1888a History of the First Five Years of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel?  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUI9pfbIIzlWWXLmDTG9FdR64XoaW9oxi

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 22:26:31 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Rachel Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/history-of-the-first-five-years-of-the-fairbanks-north-star-borough-fOUXiHU1 Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel?  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUI9pfbIIzlWWXLmDTG9FdR64XoaW9oxi

]]> History of the First Five Years of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Rachel Ward 01:34:10 A history of the first five years of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, including pertinent pre-1964 information. Researched and compiled by members of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. June 1979. Read by Rachel Ward. A history of the first five years of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, including pertinent pre-1964 information. Researched and compiled by members of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. June 1979. Read by Rachel Ward. alaskaland, fairbanks, fairbanks north star borough, alaska, history, fnsb no full 13 ce4b2fc0-917b-4532-a255-d45487851f70 SS Nenana: The Last Lady of the River Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Friends of the SS Nenana official website

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]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 23:53:21 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Mayor Bryce Ward, Patricia Schmidt) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/ss-nenana-the-last-lady-of-the-river-4Nz1ck1b Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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]]> SS Nenana: The Last Lady of the River Mayor Bryce Ward, Patricia Schmidt 00:26:25 Mayor Ward chats with Patricia Schmidt about the history of the SS Nenana, also known as the Last Lady of the River. The Sternwheeler Nenana ran Alaska's rivers from 1933 to 1952 bringing supplies, news, employment and transportation to each of its stops. At one period in Alaskan history, there were over 300 flat-bottomed sternwheelers navigating on the Yukon River and its tributaries. These sternwheelers were essential in the development of the history of Alaska. Of all these lifelines of the rivers, only one remains: the SS Nenana, located in Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. Patricia is a longtime Alaskan and is a member of the Friends of the SS Nenana, a local group who is working to see the sternwheeler restored. Mayor Ward chats with Patricia Schmidt about the history of the SS Nenana, also known as the Last Lady of the River. The Sternwheeler Nenana ran Alaska's rivers from 1933 to 1952 bringing supplies, news, employment and transportation to each of its stops. At one period in Alaskan history, there were over 300 flat-bottomed sternwheelers navigating on the Yukon River and its tributaries. These sternwheelers were essential in the development of the history of Alaska. Of all these lifelines of the rivers, only one remains: the SS Nenana, located in Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. Patricia is a longtime Alaskan and is a member of the Friends of the SS Nenana, a local group who is working to see the sternwheeler restored. sternwheeler, fairbanks alaska, fairbanks north star borough, ss nenana no full 12 66e94c2b-cdc1-4a85-a55f-abacc5f8e114 Hockey Town: Rise of the Gold Kings, and more! Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:19:45 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Mayor Bryce Ward, Randy Zarnke) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/hockey-town-rise-of-the-gold-kings-and-more-irhllTfv Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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]]> Hockey Town: Rise of the Gold Kings, and more! Mayor Bryce Ward, Randy Zarnke 00:20:40 Mayor Ward sits down with hockey aficionado Randy Zarnke to talk about the phenomenon of this popular winter sport and how it took root in Fairbanks decades ago. Randy is the author of the book Fairbanks Hockey Pioneers, which highlights the players, coaches, referees, and Zamboni drivers who made the local hockey scene what it is today. And Randy reflects on the exciting heydey of the Alaska Gold Kings from 1975-1997. Mayor Ward sits down with hockey aficionado Randy Zarnke to talk about the phenomenon of this popular winter sport and how it took root in Fairbanks decades ago. Randy is the author of the book Fairbanks Hockey Pioneers, which highlights the players, coaches, referees, and Zamboni drivers who made the local hockey scene what it is today. And Randy reflects on the exciting heydey of the Alaska Gold Kings from 1975-1997. alaska gold kings, fairbanks, fairbanks alaska, fairbanks north star borough, alaska hockey, hockey history no full 11 4bf3850a-70ae-400c-848d-8c9b516f4f72 Trash Talk: The History of Garbage in Fairbanks Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Pioneer Museum website

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2022 18:23:04 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Joan Skilbred, Mayor Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/trash-talk-the-history-of-garbage-in-fairbanks-2_IOHFWK Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Pioneer Museum website

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Trash Talk: The History of Garbage in Fairbanks Joan Skilbred, Mayor Bryce Ward 00:44:44 Mayor Ward chats with local historian Joan Skilbred about the history of garbage in Fairbanks, including a shocking story about a city-wide infestation of rats and how they were finally exterminated. Did You Know: the original trash pile was downtown near where the FNSB School District admin office building is located? Joan is a board member with the Pioneer Museum and has a fascination with the history of Fairbanks. Mayor Ward chats with local historian Joan Skilbred about the history of garbage in Fairbanks, including a shocking story about a city-wide infestation of rats and how they were finally exterminated. Did You Know: the original trash pile was downtown near where the FNSB School District admin office building is located? Joan is a board member with the Pioneer Museum and has a fascination with the history of Fairbanks. solid waste, fairbanks alaska, fairbanks north star borough, alaska, alaska government no full 10 ba1c021d-65d1-4d53-9786-91ff0634a83b The Cure for Boredom: Fairbanks' First Library Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 
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FNSB Library website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:17:25 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Melissa Harter, Mayor Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cure-for-boredom-fairbanks-first-library-5lbRtqJq Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 
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FNSB Library website

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> The Cure for Boredom: Fairbanks' First Library Melissa Harter, Mayor Bryce Ward 00:40:57 Mayor Ward sits down with FNSB Library Director Melissa Harter to talk about how boredom led to the founding of the Fairbanks’ first library (hint: it was a reading/smoking room!). Also discussed on the podcast is the beloved Bookmobile, which brings library materials to the farthest reaches of the Borough. Did you know that Fairbanks is the only community in Alaska with a Bookmobile? Finally, Melissa talks about the future plans for the Noel Wien Library and what residents might expect to see soon. Mayor Ward sits down with FNSB Library Director Melissa Harter to talk about how boredom led to the founding of the Fairbanks’ first library (hint: it was a reading/smoking room!). Also discussed on the podcast is the beloved Bookmobile, which brings library materials to the farthest reaches of the Borough. Did you know that Fairbanks is the only community in Alaska with a Bookmobile? Finally, Melissa talks about the future plans for the Noel Wien Library and what residents might expect to see soon. history of libraries, fairbanks alaska, fairbanks north star borough, mayor bryce ward no full 9 173d84e6-67ff-4284-b525-d8911a58e3c3 The Great Wood Famine  

Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Pioneer Museum website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:34:29 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Joan Skilbred, Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/the-great-wood-famine-degR5RIS  

Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Pioneer Museum website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> The Great Wood Famine Joan Skilbred, Bryce Ward 00:33:10 Mayor Ward sits down with local historian Joan Skilbred to discuss the "wood famine" of the early 20th century in Fairbanks, Alaska. Did you know that before 1914, the trees between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs Road had been clear-cut, a mile in each direction from the road? The NC power plant alone, which only partially supplied steam power to downtown Fairbanks, burned roughly 14,000 cords of wood each winter! The lifting of President Roosevelt's moratorium on coal production would lift Fairbanks out of this wood famine. Mayor Ward sits down with local historian Joan Skilbred to discuss the "wood famine" of the early 20th century in Fairbanks, Alaska. Did you know that before 1914, the trees between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs Road had been clear-cut, a mile in each direction from the road? The NC power plant alone, which only partially supplied steam power to downtown Fairbanks, burned roughly 14,000 cords of wood each winter! The lifting of President Roosevelt's moratorium on coal production would lift Fairbanks out of this wood famine. fairbanks alaska, fairbanks north star borough, mayor bryce ward, wood famine no full 8 9c57f5c6-da26-49de-a23e-3c64a15766ae Raising the Next Generation of Leaders in Fairbanks Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Leadership Fairbanks website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 23:03:06 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Geoff Welch) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-the-next-generation-of-leaders-in-fairbanks-_6CHVbHe Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Leadership Fairbanks website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Raising the Next Generation of Leaders in Fairbanks Geoff Welch 00:22:21 Mayor Ward sits down with Geoff Welch to talk about lessons he's learned throughout his career as a Fairbanks business owner and leadership coach. Geoff facilitates Leadership Fairbanks, a Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce that helps emerging and established leaders expand their existing leadership skills through exposure to challenging ideas, insights from community leaders, lively discussion, and personal reflection. Mayor Ward sits down with Geoff Welch to talk about lessons he's learned throughout his career as a Fairbanks business owner and leadership coach. Geoff facilitates Leadership Fairbanks, a Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce that helps emerging and established leaders expand their existing leadership skills through exposure to challenging ideas, insights from community leaders, lively discussion, and personal reflection. fairbanks alaska, fairbanks chamber of commerce, leadership fairbanks, mayor bryce ward no full 7 dc5a0067-294b-4d7f-95be-97f17f55706c The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic Outbreak in Fairbanks Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Pioneer Museum website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:38:01 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Joan Skilbred) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/the-1918-spanish-flu-pandemic-outbreak-in-fairbanks-ub7g_BWO Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 
 

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Pioneer Museum website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic Outbreak in Fairbanks Joan Skilbred 00:29:50 Mayor Ward sits down with local historian Joan Skilbred to discuss the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic and its impact on Fairbanks, as well as its devastation of a nearby town's population. Nearly 100 years later, many striking comparisons can be made to the COVID-19 pandemic that came onto the world scene in late 2019. Among other things, Joan is a board member with the Pioneer Museum and has a fascination with the history of Fairbanks. Mayor Ward sits down with local historian Joan Skilbred to discuss the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic and its impact on Fairbanks, as well as its devastation of a nearby town's population. Nearly 100 years later, many striking comparisons can be made to the COVID-19 pandemic that came onto the world scene in late 2019. Among other things, Joan is a board member with the Pioneer Museum and has a fascination with the history of Fairbanks. spanish flu, pandemic in alaska, fairbanks alaska, fairbanks north star borough, mayor bryce ward, 1918 no full 6 f7ee0ebd-4fc7-4f7a-b3b4-967860390167 Behavioral Health & Bridging the Gap for Fairbanksans in Crisis Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 

 

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The Bridge website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 21:16:41 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Linda Setterberg) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/behavioral-health-bridging-the-gap-for-those-in-crisis-with-linda-setterberg-qN913UyH Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! 

 

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The Bridge website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Behavioral Health & Bridging the Gap for Fairbanksans in Crisis Linda Setterberg 00:18:33 Mayor Ward sits down with Linda Setterberg about helping community members dealing with addiction, mental & behavioral health crises, and life after incarceration. Linda is the Operations Director for The Bridge, a non-profit organization based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Bridge serves Interior Alaska by providing peer support, reentry case management, supported employment services and outreach to encampments in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Mayor Ward sits down with Linda Setterberg about helping community members dealing with addiction, mental & behavioral health crises, and life after incarceration. Linda is the Operations Director for The Bridge, a non-profit organization based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Bridge serves Interior Alaska by providing peer support, reentry case management, supported employment services and outreach to encampments in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. fairbanks alaska no full 5 aa48a577-0ca6-4278-87c5-9cd8c7289c95 Tales of a Carver, Actor, and... Jouster Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Watch Episode 4 on YouTube right now.

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The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Justin Karella, Mayor Bryce Ward) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/carver-actor-and-jouster-with-artist-justin-karella-73iwNKX1 Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Watch Episode 4 on YouTube right now.

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The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Tales of a Carver, Actor, and... Jouster Justin Karella, Mayor Bryce Ward 00:17:47 Local artist Justin Karella joins Mayor Ward to talk about how he became a master carver (he began with a nail file and a stick), and now has an art gallery at Pioneer Park where he creates one-of-a-kind Fairbanks-inspired artwork for visitors to enjoy. Justin also tells the story of how he taught himself to read, how he auditioned for college by performing Shakespeare, and how he even toured the country with a professional jousting team. Local artist Justin Karella joins Mayor Ward to talk about how he became a master carver (he began with a nail file and a stick), and now has an art gallery at Pioneer Park where he creates one-of-a-kind Fairbanks-inspired artwork for visitors to enjoy. Justin also tells the story of how he taught himself to read, how he auditioned for college by performing Shakespeare, and how he even toured the country with a professional jousting team. alaskaland, fairbanks, alaska, mayor bryce ward no full 4 5b2348d2-25f1-45b5-af1b-a918a6bbdfce Judge James Wickersham: The Man Who Named Fairbanks Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode!  Watch Episode 3 on YouTube right now.

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Wickersham House official website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2021 16:36:49 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Fairbanks North Star Borough) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/the-judge-who-named-fairbanks-with-steve-mitchell-of-the-wickersham-house-e0TjNP1N Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode!  Watch Episode 3 on YouTube right now.

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Wickersham House official website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

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]]> Judge James Wickersham: The Man Who Named Fairbanks Fairbanks North Star Borough 00:24:17 Filmed from the historic Wickersham House at Pioneer Park, Steve Mitchell joins Mayor Ward to discuss the legendary Judge James Wickersham: federal district judge his life and work in Interior Alaska. Filmed from the historic Wickersham House at Pioneer Park, Steve Mitchell joins Mayor Ward to discuss the legendary Judge James Wickersham: federal district judge his life and work in Interior Alaska. no full 3 db599eea-4106-49d5-9db8-58435d5bc7e5 Engine No. 1 and the Tanana Valley Railroad Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode!  Watch Episode 2 on YouTube right now.

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Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Brian Forrest) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/engine-no-1-and-the-tanana-valley-railroad-with-train-conductor-brian-forrest-nS63WSEW Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode!  Watch Episode 2 on YouTube right now.

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Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

]]> Engine No. 1 and the Tanana Valley Railroad Brian Forrest 00:21:18 Mayor Bryce Ward chats with train conductor Brian Forrest about how the Tanana Valley Railroad influenced travel to and from Fairbanks, and its influence on the gold rush of the early 20th century. Brian is treasurer of the Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad and volunteers his time at the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum in Pioneer Park. Mayor Bryce Ward chats with train conductor Brian Forrest about how the Tanana Valley Railroad influenced travel to and from Fairbanks, and its influence on the gold rush of the early 20th century. Brian is treasurer of the Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad and volunteers his time at the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum in Pioneer Park. fairbanks, fairbanks alaska, alaska railroad, tanana valley railroad, alaska, mayor bryce ward, engine no 1 no full 2 794f03cd-07b0-46dc-8116-b2314fcc7e58 The Story of Pioneer Park Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode!  Watch Episode 1 on YouTube right now.

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Pioneer Park Master Plan

Pioneer Park website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

 

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 mayor@fnsb.gov (Donnie Hayes) https://alaskaland-borough-past-present-future.simplecast.com/episodes/the-story-of-pioneer-park-with-park-manager-donnie-hayes-DZ6vK4R0 Did you know that you can also watch the podcast on the FNSB YouTube channel? Subscribe today and never miss an episode!  Watch Episode 1 on YouTube right now.

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Pioneer Park Master Plan

Pioneer Park website

The Alaskaland Podcast is hosted by Mayor Bryce Ward

Fairbanks North Star Borough Song written by Ravonna Martin

 

]]> The Story of Pioneer Park Donnie Hayes 00:20:25 In the first episode of the Alaskaland Podcast, Mayor Bryce Ward sits down with Pioneer Park Manager Donnie Hayes to talk about the origins of one of Fairbanks' most beloved parks. What started as a "mid-century barnraising" for the centennial celebration of Alaska's purchase from Russia became a historical landmark, popular tourist destination, and community point of pride. Mayor Ward and Donnie also talk about the future of the park and the Master Plan and process currently ongoing at the Fairbanks North Star Borough. In the first episode of the Alaskaland Podcast, Mayor Bryce Ward sits down with Pioneer Park Manager Donnie Hayes to talk about the origins of one of Fairbanks' most beloved parks. What started as a "mid-century barnraising" for the centennial celebration of Alaska's purchase from Russia became a historical landmark, popular tourist destination, and community point of pride. Mayor Ward and Donnie also talk about the future of the park and the Master Plan and process currently ongoing at the Fairbanks North Star Borough. alaskaland, fairbanks, fairbanks alaska, mayor, alaska, ss nenana, mayor bryce ward, pioneer park no full 1