Boil water advisory lifted in South Slave communities
The boil water advisory for several communities in the South Slave was lifted on Wednesday. The chief environmental health officer announced in a press release…
Hay River
Evacuation order lifted for Vale Island
The Town of Hay River has lifted an evacuation order for Vale Island and the West Channel. As of 5:30 p.m. on May 10, the…
RCMP stops investigation into Hay River highrise fire
NWT RCMP has stopped its investigation into the source of the Hay River highrise fire that happened two years ago. Despite the territorial Fire Marshal’s…
NWT agriculture gets a boost from feds, GNWT
The federal and territorial governments announced a $400,000 investment into the NWT’s agriculture sector. Kevin Wallington, Choice North Farms business development manager, says the announcement…
Local fisherman not convinced with reopening Hay River’s winter fishery
“It's a lifestyle that's dying,” says Shawn Buckley.
It’s been 15 years since the winter fishery in Hay River has been open. Since then, fishermen on the Great Slave Lake have had to…
COVID-19 found in Hay River’s wastewater
Anyone in self-Isolation Jan. 1 to Jan. 6 in Hay River or K'atlo'deeche First Nation must arrange for COVID-19 testing, says the GNWT
COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hay River’s wastewater. The office of the chief public health officer (CPHO) says at least one undetected case of COVID-19…
New Hay River day shelter already has a wait-list
An Internal government report confirms seven people are on a wait-list daily to access services.
The Town of Hay River announced the opening of a new day shelter, only to find out there is still work to be done. Charles…
Individual diagnosed with COVID-19 in Hay River
One person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Hay River. A public health notice says the person was tested after returning from domestic travel. They…
RCMP identify man facing murder charges in Hay River homicide case
A 31-year-old Hay River man is facing murder charges after the death of an 18-year-old woman. An RCMP press release identified the man as James…
18-year-old woman’s death treated as homicide, one person in custody
Anyone with information on suspicious activity is asked to contact the RCMP.
One person is in custody after an 18-year-old woman was found dead in a Hay River home. The woman’s body was discovered by police on…