South Slave, Dehcho residents voice concerns about low water in N.W.T.
Residents in southern N.W.T. say they're concerned about low water levels on the Mackenzie and Liard rivers.
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Residents in southern N.W.T. say they're concerned about low water levels on the Mackenzie and Liard rivers.
Ryan Connon, a hydrologist with the Environment and Climate Change, said that also means an elevated risk of high water at breakup this year for the Peel River.
Groceries are already expensive in the Northwest Territories but low water levels are leaving towns to rely on flights to get crucial supplies - causing prices to spike even more
A drop in water levels in the southern N.W.T. is causing hydro generators to produce less electricity for Yellowknife and its surrounding area. Diesel generators are being used more to meet the demand.
Hot temperatures with little rain is causing water levels to drop on the Mackenzie River, according to an N.W.T. hydrologist.