Town finds itself under attack after destroying 23 dogs
The Town of Hay River is under attack over their decision to put down 23 dogs in mid-August. The puppies, who were under the care of the SPCA, were seized during the May 29 raid of Linda Hobson’s kennel. A release sent out by the Town of Hay River on Aug. 30, explained that “in [...]
Fiddlers, jiggers converge upon Hay River for competition
Dancers and musicians from across the West congregated in Hay River this past weekend for the Biggest Fiddling and Jigging Championship North of 60. From Sept. 3 – 5 the Ben Sivertz Arena was filled with music and dancing as each competitor vied for the top prize. “It has been just great,” said local fiddler [...]
Shootout wraps up golf tourney season
This past weekend was the Hay River Golf Club’s first annual $10,000 Shootout. Seventy-four golfers had the opportunity to play 36 holes over a two day span in hopes of getting a hole in one. The tournament was played in a two-person best ball format, and each hole had a $10,000 hole in one prize.
Museum celebrates 10th anniversary
A big milestone for Hay River was recognized this past weekend. This August marked the 10th anniversary of the Hay River Heritage Centre, and celebrations were thrown on Saturday. Hay River residents and government dignitaries alike gathered besides the Museum for an afternoon of reflection and celebration of the Town.
HR’s Fire Chief now full-time
A new role has been created within Hay River’s Fire Department. Volunteer Fire Chief Ross Potter’s position has become full time. Potter took over the new role on Aug. 16, a switch that he said seemed natural. “When the opportunity came up to become full time, I was close to retirement at my other job, [...]
Carter’s Crushers take slo-pitch crown
One year away from the top was enough. Carter’s Crushers, whose decade-long reign atop the Hay River Mixed Slo-pitch League came to an end last year, were back in the final Saturday with their sights set on another title. Standing in their way were the Ashton White Shirts, who reeled off three straight wins to [...]
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