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Former Hay River MLA Jane Groenewegen may run for NWT MP as independent

Former Hay River MLA Jane Groenewegen may run for NWT MP as independent

Jane Groenewegen is hinting at a run at Michael McLeod’s seat in the House of Commons.
With a week to nominate, NWT Conservatives consider parachute (non-resident) candidate

With a week to nominate, NWT Conservatives consider parachute (non-resident) candidate

A week into the election, the Conservative Party of Canada has yet to announce an NWT candidate.
Incumbent McLeod puts pause on in-person campaigning

Incumbent McLeod puts pause on in-person campaigning

Michael McLeod, incumbent candidate for the Northwest Territories federal riding was off to the races last week as signs began to emerge in Hay River.
Grocery store worthy veggies grown in Hay River garden

Grocery store worthy veggies grown in Hay River garden

The Hay River Community Garden has been bursting with produce this summer with frequent hot days and some rainy, chilly ones.
‘It is not just pulling a number from a hat. It’s’ the first charity duck race in Hay River in 20 years

‘It is not just pulling a number from a hat. It’s’ the first charity duck race in Hay River in 20 years

In less than two weeks, members of the Hay River Community Garden are hoping to rejuvenate a lost tradition.
Hay River residents worry about water levels, call politicians in for meeting

Hay River residents worry about water levels, call politicians in for meeting

Vale Island residents are calling on leaders of all levels of government to attend a meeting next month to address ongoing flooding questions in their neighbourhood.
Man, 37, charged with drunk driving after crash near Hay River airport

Man, 37, charged with drunk driving after crash near Hay River airport

A 37-year-old man was charged with impaired driving after the vehicle he was driving went into the ditch near the intersection of Highway 1 and the turnoff at the Merlyn Carter airport in Hay River around midnight on Aug. 7.
Beware of creeping Hay River bears

Beware of creeping Hay River bears

Hay River residents have reported several bear sightings this summer and the municipality is asking people to ensure that garbage is locked away in a shed or garage until the morning of garbage day.
Hay River wheelie likes bikes: just ask the Arctic Energy Alliance

Hay River wheelie likes bikes: just ask the Arctic Energy Alliance

The Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) held a week-long event in Hay River to promote the use of bicycles as an alternate form of transporation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Troubled Hay River high rise sees no bids in tax auction

Troubled Hay River high rise sees no bids in tax auction

A long awaited public auction for four parcels of land in Hay River, including the troubled and fire-damaged Mackenzie Place high rise, attracted no bids Aug. 11.