Northern residents may see an extended break in ferry service this spring on the Fort Providence crossing of the Mackenzie River. Low water levels in Great Slave Lake and fluctuating levels at the Mackenzie River may lengthen the time the Merv Hardie Ferry is out of service after breakup. According to the Department of Transportation, [...]
March 30, 2011 /
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The Merv Hardie ferry across the Mackenzie River could remain closed until the end of the week after low water levels forced a “sudden” suspension of the service on the afternoon of Nov. 17. Department of Transportation spokesperson Earl Blacklock said water levels had made a fairly good recovery over the weekend, after reaching a [...]
November 24, 2010 |
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The Merv Hardie Ferry was retired for the season after being struck by a piece of ice on Thursday.
January 27, 2010 |
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