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2023 Tax Rate Bylaw Available
Evacuation Alert Cancelled
The Town of Hay River is removing the Evacuation Alert status effective 4:00 PM Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The risk from the recent fire has been reduced and the fire has been in “Being Held” since May 26, 2023 while crews continue to address the remaining hot spots. The support services including the Hay River Regional Health Centre have been restored to normal operations and the Town of Hay River has instituted Fire Smart measures to further reduce risk.
The Town of Hay River has instigated a number of Fire Smart measures including clearing out underbrush and mowing the dry grass areas. This has further mitigated the specific risk to the Town of Hay River. Citizens are encouraged to institute Fire Smart measures on their own properties to protect them moving forward. To access Fire Smart resources, go to https://hayriver.com/2023-wildfire-updates/ or click the link on the Hay River website homepage.
The risk of fire may be present throughout the summer due to expected dry conditions, and we will likely have smoky conditions from fires across Canada. If the risk from the current fire east of town increases or a future risk to the Town of Hay River appears, the town may choose to reinstate the Evacuation Alert.
EVACUATION ORDER
2023 Community Cleanup
The 2023 Community Cleanup will start Monday, June 5, 2023. For further details click here.
2023 Spring Breakup Update
Hay River Housing Plan Completed
The Town of Hay River and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are announcing the town’s five-year community housing plan, designed to address the community’s unique housing needs, increase housing supply, and improve affordability for residents.
Hay River’s Community Housing Plan has been developed over a multi–year process, in collaboration with the Town of Hay River and Housing Northwest Territories (NWT). The goals and objectives in the plan reflect community needs and priorities shared by residents through multiple periods of engagement and review. A community Advisory Committee was established to guide and inform a 2021 – 2022 housing needs assessment and the development of the 2023 strategic housing plan.
The plan aims to improve housing outcomes and support residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities through housing policy and other actions. The plan sets a framework to implement and prioritize action-oriented strategies, providing guidance for decision-making. In addition, it will promote new partnerships and greater community awareness of housing issues and opportunities.
Plan implementation will begin in 2023 with a secured grant for a housing coordinator.
“Ensuring safe, affordable, and diverse housing is available to meet the needs of community of Hay River is defined as a top priority of Town Council. The release of the Hay River Strategic Housing Plan sets in motion a plan to recognize the many opportunities and evolving demand for housing in Hay River. We thank Housing NWT and the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who participated in the development of the plan and look forward to working with our partners to transform housing supply in the community.”
– Kandis Jameson, Mayor of Hay River