The Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Alaska State Troopers are warning residents to be alert and take precautions again the pack of wolves that are currently roaming around the area. Residents of 14-30 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road have reported several sightings including some very close encounters. Two dogs have reportedly been killed by very aggressive wolves. A third dog was almost killed but was saved by its owner by chasing the wolves in his vehicle. Other reports put the wolf pack around the Chena Lakes Recreation Area of North Pole. We're very close to Chena Lakes and although I haven't seen anything I did find an interesting trail running across our front lawn last night. The glow from the Christmas trees lit up a fresh trail in the snow, running from our side yard (sta... 12/04/2007

Old Saint Nick, North Pole's most famous resident, definitely has his hands busy right now. Aside from keeping all the elves busy making toys and making sure his 'naughty or nice' list is up to date (you have been good, haven't you?), he's up to his elbows in red tape preparing for his upcoming 24 hour round-the-world gift blitz, which btw, is less than 60 days away. Then, of course, he has to make sure Rudolph and the gang is in top to shape for the trip, but despite his increasingly hectic schedule, Santa has graciously agreed to sponsor Santa's Art Show, which will be held on December 7th at the North Pole Grange. (Follow the signs off Santa Claus Lane) Members of Watercolor Wednesday, an offshoot of the North Pole Art Society, can display and sell their paintings at no charge. Nonm... 10/27/2007