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Hay Days standing on solid ground in Hay River
Except for the fact that Hay Days did not happen in 2016, this year would have seen the 10th edition of the music, arts and culture festival.
Still, nine out of 10 years is not...
Reduced doctor availability coming in Hay River
There will be a reduced number of doctors in the community for a three-week period in July and a two-week period in August.
Erin Griffiths, the chief executive officer for the Hay River Health and...
Hay Days Festival in Hay River gets good funding support
During Hay Days and leading up to it, there is a bit of an economic boon in Hay River from the significant amount of money involved in presenting the festival each summer.
"The budget right...
Small wildfire erupts in Hay River
A small wildfire was spotted on June 19 on Vale Island, close to West Point First Nation and the West Channel residential area.
The battle against the blaze was taken on by the Department of...
K’amba Carnival still going strong
Sometimes when you get used to something, you don't always appreciate how exceptional it might be.
In an odd way, familiarity – and the sense that something is always going to be there, no matter...
Missing part keeps Hay River pool closed
As of Feb. 22, the swimming pool remained closed due to a mechanical problem.
"The whirlpool and steam room are open, but the pool remains closed," said Stephane Millette, director of recreation with the Town...
Labour negotiations ongoing in Hay River
More negotiations will take place soon between the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority and its unionized workers.
In an appearance before town council on Feb. 18, Erin Griffiths, CEO of the health authority,...
Mental health counselling wait times are ‘ridiculous,’ says MLA
Concerns over excessive wait times to see a mental health counsellor are falling on deaf ears, a Hay River MLA said in the Legislative Assembly.
On Feb. 22, Hay River North MLA R.J. Simpson told...
K’amba Carnival gets first mascot
K'amba Carnival is getting something completely new this year – a mascot.
The winter festival on the Hay River Reserve has apparently never had one in its 37-year history.
"I don't really recall any mascots for...
Hay River farmers’ market pesto recalled over botulism risk
The territory’s chief public health officer is warning anyone who bought ready-to-eat pesto from Riverside Growers NT not to eat it because it carries a risk of botulism.
The pesto was sold at the Fisherman’s...