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N.W.T.'s Infrastructure department has closed the Ice Crossing at Peel River Crossing (Highway 8) for the winter season. The ice crossing was closed today as part of planned seasonal road closures.

Environmental scientists reported that ice on the Liard River has broken up. Researchers said while levels at the mouth of the Liard River rose 1.3 metres in the last 24 hours, the Hay River remains at record lows for this time of year.While water levels in major rivers currently remain at historic lows, that could change due to a number of factors including weather and water that is due coming from the south.

The territorial government says work is advancing on the Dehcho portion of the proposed Mackenzie Valley Highway

Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, which owns and operates the Ekati Diamond Mine, filed for insolvency protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act this past Friday.

The town of Hay River has provided updates and resources regarding spring break up and emergency management planning for flooding and wildfires. This week, Hay River officials reported that early indicators suggest some localized breakup of the Hay River could take place by the weekend.