Hay River Hub

This is an open letter to the Premier and MLAs of the NWT, the mayor and councillors of the town of Hay River, the people of Hay River and the people of the NWT who continue to face housing shortages. It has been two years now since the fire at the Mackenzie High Rise in Hay River, NWT and as the owner of the property, I would like to update the community as to the status, and the likelihood of the successful reopening of this housing asset.

A modular show home home was presented at the K’atlodeeche First Nation which may begin to provide some long-term solutions to the pressure on housing within the Dene Nation.

To the seasoned eye, a series of funding announcements aimed at senior citizens is a sign of an impending election as sure as a red sky in the morning is said to be a harbinger for sailors of a rough day ahead.

Building name reveal on Aug. 15 at grand opening

The Hay Days Festival saw a special emphasis on music from budding youth artists at the Sound Stage and a seasoned veteran in basket making at the Fisherman’s Wharf Aug. 7.

Last week a modular show home home was presented at the K’atlodeeche First Nation which may begin to provide some long-term solutions to the pressure on housing within the Dene Nation.

Town of Hay River council was expected to appoint Heather Coakwell to the position of returning officer Tuesday night, Aug. 10, in preparation for this fall’s municipal election.

The Town of Hay River has some decisions to make after receiving federal funding from what used to be called the gas tax.