Hay River News

Hay River RCMP have charged two people following the execution of a pair of search warrants in the town during the early morning hours of Monday, June 13. The post Two charged with possessing proceeds of crime following Hay River RCMP investigation appeared first on NNSL Media.

Lost over $10,000 of household items but grateful they still have each other The post Hay River family reunites and surveys flood damage appeared first on NNSL Media.

The deadly opioid carfentanil has been found in Hay River, prompting the NWT chief public health officer to issue a public health advisory regarding the dangers associated with illicit drugs. The post Carfentanil detected in Hay River appeared first on NNSL Media.

The Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre (SEFC) is opening its doors for a free breakfast, lunch and dinner service on Wednesday, May 25. The post Hay River Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre to host free meal service May 25 appeared first on NNSL Media.

‘We’re basically on our own to reclaim our trails’ said trail supervisor The post Hay River Ski Club tackles trail damage without government help appeared first on NNSL Media.

First major step in town’s ‘long, long recovery phase’ The post Water service from Lift Station #1 now operational appeared first on NNSL Media.

Hay River is in a state of recovery, the town’s senior administrative officer Glenn Smith said, May 22. The post Sewer system still out as Hay River starts ‘long, long recovery’ appeared first on NNSL Media.

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Questions over the long-time viability of NWT communities following major natural disaster events in the Northwest Territories will mostly be left up to municipalities and individuals, GNWT officials said this week. The post ‘We cannot be a communist state’ on relocating communities appeared first on NNSL Media.

Chief April Martel of the K’atlodeeche First Nation says she was denied entry to the Town of Hay River on May 13 despite trying to pick up goods and supplies to help clean up her reserve. The post KFN Chief denied entry at muncipal checkpoint appeared first on NNSL Media.

The Hay River Health and Social Services Authority will now be providing emergency services only following flood evacuation of the community early Thursday morning. The post Hay River health centre now providing emergency services appeared first on NNSL Media.

Hay River water levels near the Hay River gauge increased by about 1.7 metres over the past three days and remain extremely volatile, according to a notice from the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources, May 12. The post Water levels increase 1.7 metres over three days appeared first on NNSL Media.

Residents packed the Aurora Ford Arena Tuesday night in the first major public meeting held by the Town of Hay River since major flooding began late last week. The post Residents express worry over flood damage as water levels rise appeared first on NNSL Media.

The Town of Hay River reported that the main route into Vale Island will be accessible starting Wednesday evening. The post Highway 2 to Vale Island closing Wednesday night appeared first on NNSL Media.

The Big Lake Eatery and Cafe in downtown Hay River officially closed May 7 but new owners will be taking over the establishment to give it a brand new look and feel. The post Big Lake and Eatery to get new owner appeared first on NNSL Media.

Mayor Kandis Jameson made yet another strong appeal for residents to leave their residences on Vale Island as floodwaters continued breaching the river and into the community, but at least a few appeared to be defying those orders. The post ‘Get off the island’ mayor appeals to residents appeared first on NNSL Media.

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A therapeutic horse riding business planned for launch this month will now have to be put on hold following a dramatic evacuation of livestock from Paradise Gardens over the weekend. The post Four horses rescued from Paradise Gardens flooding appeared first on NNSL Media.

More than 100 people made it out to the Red Dress Day march through the streets of Hay River on May 5 to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The post Hay River turns out in the hundreds for Red Dress Day appeared first on NNSL Media.

Jill Morse has secured her dream job. The post Jill Morse hired as Hay River’s new tourism coordinator appeared first on NNSL Media.