Hay River Hub

As Yellowknifers pack up and leave the territory by vehicle and by plane — as residents of Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Smith and Enterprise did before them — NWT Premier Caroline Cochrane released this statement overnight:

Veterinarians Without Borders ordering crates for Yellowknife wildfire pets

After the Town of Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) were evacuated, many residents headed to the Multiplex, which was designated at the evacuation centre. Many evacuees appeared to be devastated. No crying could be heard but people were frequently seen hugging and comforting one another.

Dene Nation chiefs gathered in Yellowknife last week to discuss a variety of issues and opportunities concerning Denendeh and its people, including a September incident that led to a search of a Lutsel K’e governed camp .

Investigations by the fire marshal into explosions in Yellowknife and Hay River have confirmed that propane was a factor in both incidents.

A former Hay River citizen and current business owner in the community is looking to raise a bit of awareness with his trips to the North.

One person is dead and a number of people have been injured in Fort Good Hope in what RCMP are calling a “critical incident.”

A man has been arrested in relation to a shooting that took place in Hay River during the evening of Sept. 5.

A man in Hay River has been medevaced as the result of a gunshot wound.