Updated: Missing KFN man found safe
Hay River RCMP say Kelly Daniel Minoza, 43, has been found safe. Police issued a news release Thursday afternoon asking for the public’s help in finding the K’atl’odeeche First Nation resident.
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Hay River, K’atl’odeeche, Enterprise and Kakisa under boil water advisory
The ongoing flooding in Hay River has led to a boil water advisory for four communities in the South Slave. An advisory from the chief environmental health officer (CEHO) reads, “Power outages and other operational issues may prevent drinking water from being disinfected prior to distribution.” The CEHO and Town…
All of Hay River ordered to evacuate
The Town of Hay River issued a community-wide evacuation order Wednesday night, at 11 p.m. Leadership is asking all residents evacuating to register at the community centre, call 1-833-699-0188, or using the online form. Residents have begun leaving for other communities. Those going to Yellowknife should go to the Multiplex…
Pilot not injured after crash near Jean Marie River
A 52-year-old man does not have any injuries after crashing his small plane near Jean Marie River earlier Tuesday. RCMP issued a news release saying police received a call for assistance about 9 a.m. through the international emergency response center after the pilot sent and SOS message. The pilot crashed…
KFN on high alert, some members evacuate
“All it takes is one community siren,” says K’atl’odeeche Chief April Martel, “and then we’re all out of there.” Martel said some areas of the community have started evacuating, including all of the old village and Wolf Dr., among others. Martel says the residents that have evacuated have gone to…
Délı̨nę under boil water advisory
Délı̨nę residents should boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it, says the territory’s chief environmental officer. The advisory due to high-than-normal turbidity, or very muddy water. The advisory is precautionary as there have not been any illnesses associated with the water yet. The advisory says any…
Hay River expands evacuation order
With water levels continuing to rise, the Town of Hay River has expanded its evacuation order to include Paradise Gardens. It has also issued an evacuation alert for all riverfront properties, including the Corridor, Miron Dr., McBryan Dr., Capital Dr. (Downtown), and Riverview Dr. The alert is precautionary and an…
Hay River declares state of emergency, issues evacuation order
The Town of Hay River declared a state of emergency at 1:32 a.m. Saturday morning, in anticipation of flooding. Half an hour later, the town issued an evacuation order for Vale Island/West Channel. Residents are asked to register at the community centre, by calling 833-699-0188, or using the online form….
Two people charged in Yellowknife shooting, investigation ongoing
Yellowknife RCMP have charged two people so far related to a recent shooting. Hilah Rose McCauley, 19, has been charged with attempted murder. Police initially asked for the public’s help in finding McCauley, who is originally from Norman Wells. Police say she has since been arrested and is in custody….
Youth Parliament participants announced
If any of these students get into politics, they’ll have at least one day of experience in office. The Legislative Assembly has announced participants in the upcoming Youth Parliament. The session brings together grade 9 and 10 students from each constituency for a week-long program, ending with a mock session…