'Much needed' day shelter set to open in Hay River A new day shelter in the town will provide basic services, including warmth from the cold, food and washrooms, and will be a place to rest for around 15 to 20 people. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 17, 2020 12:55 PM CT | Last Updated: December 17, 2020 The Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre in Hay River, N.W.T., will house the new day shelter.(Anna Desmarais/CBC) A new day shelter is opening in Hay River, N.W.T. The town's health and social services authority accepted the proposal from the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre for the day shelter on Nov. 23, according to a news release Thursday morning.