2023 NWT Election
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Rocky Simpson
Candidate in the Hay River South Hay River race.
Rocky can be reached at Pmaher@Northwestel.net, or by calling 867-876-0075.
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‘He’s got a battle, but this group seems pretty good’
December 8, 2023
Cabin Radio - ... “I think there are going to be a few challenges but, if they work together and they’re all on the same page, they’ll do well,” she said. Rocky Simpson smiles at his son, RJ Simpson, at the NWT legislature on March 3, 2020. Rocky Simpson, the new premier’s father and former MLA for Hay River...
N.W.T. family’s temporary accommodation has run out — despite minister’s promise
November 29, 2023
CBC North - ...Minister at the time — committed to providing accommodations for those who lost their homes until the end of January. It was Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson who asked Thompson about it at the Legislative Assembly. "I've got a couple of people who are actually in the temporary accommodation right now,...
Housing confusion leaves Enterprise family ‘nowhere to go’
November 28, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...GNWT officials who informed the family their stay would be extended until the end of January. At a meeting in October, former Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson says he was assured by Shane Thompson, the minister responsible for Maca, that the Cleary family would receive emergency accommodation until the end...
Election 2023: Residents vote for change as seven incumbents ousted
November 15, 2023
CKLB 101.9 - ...MLAs, including two cabinet ministers and the speaker of the house, were defeated: Ronald Bonnetrouge of Dehcho; Katrina Nokleby of Great Slave; Rocky Simpson of Hay River South; Diane Archie of Inuvik Boot Lake; Frederick Blake, Jr. of Mackenzie Delta; Paulie Chinna of Sahtu; and Frieda Martselos of...
Key takeaways from the 2023 N.W.T. election
November 15, 2023
CBC North - ...his desire for the premiership . Meanwhile Hay River South voters chose Vince McKay, a firefighter and former town councillor, over incumbent Rocky Simpson. A referendum on Shane Thompson It's been just three months since two-thirds of the territory's population were forced to leave their homes due to...
These experienced ministers wonder: who should lead the NWT next?
November 15, 2023
Cabin Radio - After securing their seats at the 20th Legislative Assembly, returning members turn to a fresh question: who will lead the Northwest Territories next? RJ Simpson wants the new group of MLAs to look beyond Yellowknife and select him to lead the territory. While she is considered a contender for the role of premier, Wawzonek has chosen her words carefully when discussing who should lead the territory and where that person should come from. “The conventions of the assembly are the conventions of the assembly,” Wawzonek said. And if the 19 members want to change the traditions, it’s up to the 19 members to change the traditions – but we should be doing that as a group.
What happened in the NWT election? Get a quick summary
November 15, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...Frederick Blake Jr lost narrowly to George Nerysoo. Fort Smith deputy mayor Jay Macdonald beat Frieda Martselos in Thebacha. Vince McKay defeated Rocky Simpson and former minister Wally Schumann in Hay River South. Ron Bonnetrouge lost to Sheryl Yakeleya in Dehcho. Katrina Nokleby was ousted by Kate Reid...
Newcomer Vince McKay wins in Hay River South
November 15, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...Hay River councillor Vince McKay has taken the Hay River South seat, beating incumbent Rocky Simpson and former infrastructure minister Wally Schumann. Elections NWT said that with all polls reporting, McKay unofficially had 282 votes, while Schumann had 238 and Simpson had 210. The outcome came as a...
Vince McKay comes out on top in Hay River South
November 15, 2023
NNSL Media - ...into the election in Hay River South, many observers expected it to be a two-horse race between incumbent Rocky Simpson and former MLA Wally Schumann. In the end, it was the third entrant who emerged victorious. Vince McKay will be going to the legislative assembly as he is the MLA-elect for the riding,...
Results start becoming clearer as last numbers roll in
November 14, 2023
NNSL Media - ...Dolly Pierrot. Sheryl Yakeleya is the MLA-elect in Dehcho with all polls reporting. She beat three candidates, including incumbent Ron Bonnetrouge. Rocky Simpson is also out as Vince McKay is the new MLA-elect in Hay River South. Several races are still too close to call, including Frame Lake, which has been...
N.W.T. voters go to polls today in territorial election
November 14, 2023
CBC North - ...that on a regular basis." The other incumbent MLAs who were ousted on Tuesday include Frieda Martselos, Frederick Blake Jr., Ronald Bonnetrouge, Rocky Simpson, and Katrina Nokleby. In the Thebacha riding Jay Macdonald, former deputy mayor in Fort Smith, defeated Martselos to become MLA-elect there. And in...
NWT Election 2023: Read our Hay River South interviews
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...of Hay River South can choose between Vince McKay, Wally Schumann or Rocky Simpson in the 2023 territorial election. We’ve interviewed all three candidates, giving each person 15 minutes to discuss their platform, the priorities they’d like to focus on if elected, and the qualities that they...
NWT Election 2023: Rocky Simpson’s Hay River South interview
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - Incumbent Rocky Simpson says he will continue to be accessible and address issues for residents of Hay River South if re-elected to a second term Simpson says he will prioritize the recovery effort for residents impacted by floods and wildfires, advocate for harbour remediation, champion the Mackenzie Valley...
NWT Election 2023: Vince McKay’s Hay River South interview
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...carbon tax … to the people that were impacted by climate change.” More information: Vince McKay’s Facebook page Wally Schumann and incumbent Rocky Simpson are also running in the district. NWT Election 2023: Back to Cabin Radio’s election homepage This interview was recorded on October 23, 2023....
NWT Election 2023: Wally Schumann’s Hay River South interview
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...River South. Schumann was the district’s MLA from 2015 to 2019, also serving as the NWT’s minister of infrastructure and industry. He lost to Rocky Simpson in 2019’s election but is now campaigning for a comeback, saying his priorities will be improving mental health supports, education and the...