After a short day at the polls, the West Point by-election results are in, and so is the new blood. Gwen Cayen was elected as chief of the small community on May 16. She was elected in with 10 votes, in a community of 29 eligible voters, beating out Courtney Cayen with six votes.
A Hay River Canadian Ranger patrol could be set up by the new year, Canadian Armed Forces officials said following the graduation of 15 local Rangers last week. With the addition of the latest graduates, there are currently 21 Canadian Rangers based in Hay River – more than enough to form a local patrol, Capt. [...]
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.
Sylvia Boyer, Irma Miron, Alice Cambridge, and John Carroll of Hay River were honoured at the first annual Education Hall of Fame Ceremony, as Northwest Territories educators that made a difference and strong impact in the lives of children. Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, recognized each of the 15 individuals in the [...]
The ‘Not Us’ drug campaign kicked off on March 29 at the Community Hall. Hay River residents poured into the room full of food, fun and information bringing to light the risks involved with substance abuse.
