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Hay River flood damage estimated at close to $52 million

Hay River flood damage estimated at close to $52 million

Unprecedented flooding that devastated Hay River in May will cost an estimated $52 million to repair, according to a preliminary assessment released by senior administrative officer Glenn Smith.
Stores YK Adored: Giorgio’s

Stores YK Adored: Giorgio’s

The basement kitchen table ‘was like a backstage pass’
City of Iqaluit to hold 2022 Canada Day events

City of Iqaluit to hold 2022 Canada Day events

The Canada Day Parade in Iqaluit is coming back in 2022 after a brief hiatus in 2021. The city’s recreation department is currently inviting residents, organizations and businesses to register floats for the parade.
Batmobile spotted on Franklin Avenue

Batmobile spotted on Franklin Avenue

Decades before Robert Pattinson was born, the Batmobile was a 1949 Mercury. Gastown owner Jamie Pye now owns one.
Northwestern Air Lease cancels flights amid pilot shortage

Northwestern Air Lease cancels flights amid pilot shortage

A severe pilot shortage is forcing Northwestern Air Lease to cut flights just as travel was set to resume after more than two years of pandemic-related restrictions.
Hay River still looking to hire new director of public works

Hay River still looking to hire new director of public works

The Town of Hay River’s search for a new director of public works has extended into an eighth month.
Resident says police not doing enough about vehicle break-ins

Resident says police not doing enough about vehicle break-ins

Kevin Butt had his vehicle broken into earlier this month. Luckily, he caught the perpetrator on camera, taking only some loose change.
Alberta reinforcements to assist with growing wildfires in tinder dry North Slave

Alberta reinforcements to assist with growing wildfires in tinder dry North Slave

The number of firefighters battling North Slave blazes is expected to double next week as Alberta crews are en route to help combat worsening conditions.
‘His will to live is my biggest inspiration’: admirers pay tribute to ailing coach and teacher Eugene Roach

‘His will to live is my biggest inspiration’: admirers pay tribute to ailing coach and teacher Eugene Roach

It’s been a bittersweet time for the Roach family.
Francophone celebration to return to Folk on the Rocks site

Francophone celebration to return to Folk on the Rocks site

Francophone and francophile residents will be returning to the Folk on the Rocks grounds this Saturday to mark the largest celebration of the year for French culture, language and history.