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GNWT walks back Mackenzie Ferry opening announcement

GNWT officials announced it would open on June 8, but walked back that announcement at 1:46 p.m.
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The Mackenzie Ferry at KM 143 Dempster Highway will not be open for the season at 2:00 PM until further notice. GNWT officials had announced it would open in the morning of June 8, but walked back that announcement at 1:46 p.m. photo courtesy of GNWT
The Mackenzie Ferry at KM 143 Dempster Highway will not be open for the season at 2:00 PM until further notice. GNWT officials had announced it would open in the morning of June 8, but walked back that announcement at 1:46 p.m. photo courtesy of GNWT

GNWT officials are walking back an announcement that the Mackenzie River Ferry was to open at 2 p.m., June 8.

An update sent at 1:46 p.m. announced the ferry was not opening at 2 p.m. and would remain closed until further notice.

When the ferry does open, Covid-19 restrictions remain in effect and passengers are asked to remain in their vehicles.

The ferry will run from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. from the Fort McPherson shore and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. from the Inuvik shore.

All landings are now accessible.

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The Mackenzie Ferry at KM 143 Dempster Highway will open for the season at 2:00 PM. The first trip from the Inuvik shore is 8:15 AM and from the Fort McPherson shore at 8:30 AM. The last trip from the Inuvik shore will be at 11:15 PM and from the Fort McPherson shore at 11:45 PM. All landings are accessible. COVID-19 restrictions and protocols are still in place and the public is required to adhere to Safe Practices. photo courtesy of GNWT


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