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 first phase of construction on the Deh Cho Bridge is now complete, and a new contractor is in place to handle the second, and final, phase, the Government of the Northwest Territories announced March 3. Kevin McLeod, the director of highways and marine services with the Department of Transportation, said he is confident the [...]
March 10, 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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