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By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio The Town of Hay River appears set to move forward with a new economic development strategy for the community. Former Northwest Territories industry minister Wally Schumann, who chairs a local economic development committee, presented the strategy to council last week, saying residents had provided feedback on challenges and opportunities related to Hay River’s economy. Issues raised included broader economic and geopolitical pressures, like mining sector uncertainty, alongside more localized concerns like the fate of the railway to Hay River, which owner CN has declined to repair after a 2023 wildfire. Consultants David Stewart and Mike Aumond were hired by the Town of Hay River to produce the strategy. Aumond said it focuses on things the municipality can control while recognizing the… <\/p>\n

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By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio The Town of Hay River appears set to move forward with a new economic development strategy for the community. Former Northwest Territories industry minister Wally Schumann, who chairs a local economic development committee, presented the strategy to council last week, saying residents had provided feedback on challenges and opportunities related to Hay River’s economy. Issues raised included broader economic and geopolitical pressures, like mining sector uncertainty, alongside more localized concerns like the fate of the railway to Hay River, which owner CN has declined to repair after a 2023 wildfire. Consultants David Stewart and Mike Aumond were hired by the Town of Hay River to produce the strategy. Aumond said it focuses on things the municipality can control while recognizing the... <\/p>\n

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