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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
Photo gallery of the fire at the abandoned “Pine Point” housing complex, located south of Bigway Foods in Hay River. Photos © the Hub & Andy Spiridonica
A series of abandoned apartment buildings caught fire Saturday morning in what the Hay River Fire Department is calling a case of arson. Firefighters responded to a call around 6 a.m. to find the complex, located North of the Bigway Gas Station, in flames. The fire was quickly extinguished, but the complex was extensively damaged. [...]
A Hay River man has been charged with manslaughter after an alleged altercation at a local bar. Mark Larsen, 28, has been charged in the death of 50 year-old Brent Darrell Nixon. He appeared in court on Aug. 18 in Yellowknife, where he was released on bail by Judge Robert Gorin.
Six local biathletes have returned to the Territory after a week of summer of training in Alberta. Kim Ring, Andrew Lirette, Angeline Magtibay, Colton Glaicar, Joseph Lirette and Christopher Lirette were among the 46 young athletes from across Western Canada to attend the five-day Alberta Biathlon’s Summer Development Camp at Augustana University in Camrose, Alta [...]
