Latour appointed acting mayor
Town council has appointed an acting mayor who will serve until the next election. Ken Latour was recommended by his fellow councillors to take up the position at noon on March 2 during a special meeting of council. The motion was made by Coun. Andrew Cassidy and was seconded by Coun. Kevin Wallington.
Former mayor calls for MACA involvement
A letter was sent to Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Robert McLeod on Feb. 28 addressing Schofield’s concerns. “He did send us a letter outlining some concerns,” said McLeod. “Any concerns we get, we take very seriously and we can’t just dismiss them.” The concerns that Schofield addressed pertain to an alleged breach of [...]
Greenhouse upset over bid rejection
A local greenhouse that has provided flowers for the town’s hanging baskets and flower beds each spring is demanding an explanation for a potentially crippling loss of the town’s business. Sandra Lester contacted the Town of Hay River on Feb. 20 regarding her company’s bid for the request for quotation. The RFQ was sent out [...]
Hay River engineers challenge bid awarded to southern company
A Hay River-based engineering company might have a second shot at a work contract it lost to a southern company. Town council has decided to review a contract it awarded to Alberta-based Associated Engineering after Maskwa Engineering appealed to the town over a water and sewer contract. Representatives from Maskwa Engineering were at council’s committee [...]
Dedicated to the North
Northerners are mourning a man known to many as a spiritual and community leader. John Reginald Sperry, a long-time Northern bishop of the Anglican Arctic diocese, died in the Hay River Hospital at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 11.
Legion to host annual cribbage tourney
Many players will be getting their hands ready for this weekend’s annual Command Cribbage tournament at the Hay River Legion. Seventeen teams from around Alberta and the North will be attending the annual event from Feb. 10 to 12. It will be the first major event since the new Hay River executive was elected last [...]
Van more than just handy
Hay River’s handi-van is at risk of being pulled off the streets if the organization that runs the service doesn’t secure additional funding. The Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities funds and operates the community’s handi-van service, which allows people with disabilities to attend appointments and run errands independently. The handi-van was allotted $5,000 [...]
Northwest Territories organizations using more than just books to promote literacy
In the past decade, the concept of literacy has evolved to a philosophy that’s more widely accessible, and technology has followed suit. That could be why this year’s Family Literacy Day has corresponding themes. Family Literacy Day is this Friday, Jan. 27 and the theme—learning in everyday life.
New trail guide helps forge path for hikers
The return of winter heralded a sudden chill and the slap of unforgiving winds that snapped us back into winter. But on Saturday afternoon, Kim Rapati was making the best out of Hay River’s most dominant season by purposefully trudging down one of the many trails the town has—the Scout’s Trail.
Only warmth abounds in home filled with art
While those less enthused by the great outdoors are hunkering down to spend more time indoors, Doug Lamalice is stocking up—but not on provisions. The life-long Northerner doesn’t need to worry about having enough sustenance for the winter. His stockpiling is of another kind—his artwork. Lamalice lets out his creative best during the winter months. [...]
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