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Hay River channel

Hay River mayor, N.W.T. gov't say they won't stop lobbying for dredging in community's harbour

Hay River mayor, N.W.T. gov't say they won't stop lobbying for dredging in community's harbour

The mayor of Hay River says she'll keep "pounding the table" when it comes to the issue of dredging — or lack thereof — in the community's shipping channel that pours into Great Slave Lake, and she hopes "people are listening." Hay River is a hub for Canadian Coast Guard operations and shipping further North. However, in parts of the channel is a buildup of sediment, which sometimes creates obstacles for boats passing through.