The spring breakup picture around the NWT has been calm so far. Here are Friday's updates for Hay River, Jean Marie River and other communities.
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The Town of Hay River says river levels are rising but "the overall risk of flooding remains low" as the 2026 spring breakup season begins.
Two people are running to become the new Tthebatthie Denesųłiné Nation chief in a by-election scheduled for June 9.
This page previously hosted a report regarding an NWT Supreme Court ruling. We've withdrawn the reporting to comply with a publication ban.
"We're just trying to figure out something." With staff disappointed and some residents confused, Hay River's library still has no timeline for reopening.
The Territorial Agrifood Association is preparing to move its annual conference outside Yellowknife for the first time next year. Hay River will be the host.
