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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7 races to watch in the N.W.T. election
October 30, 2023
CBC North - ...here are seven races we think are particularly interesting. Hay River South Hay River South will feature a rematch of 2019 with incumbent Rocky Simpson facing off against the former infrastructure minister, Wally Schumann. In 2019, Simpson unseated Schumann — who, at that time, was the incumbent...
The 2023 candidates: Hay River South
October 26, 2023
CBC North - ...us their answers. We will add answers as we get them. Responses have been edited for clarity, but reflect the candidates' own words and views. Rocky Simpson (Submitted) Why are you running for office? Residents of Hay River need a voice and a strong advocate who is available when it comes to addressing...
The prime minister visited Hay River and Enterprise. Now what?
October 23, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...him to see first-hand the destruction and what we were up against. And we won that battle.” “I’m glad that he actually came here,” added Rocky Simpson, who spoke on almost the last day of his four-year term as Hay River South’s MLA. Simpson is running for re-election against Wally Schumann and...
Here’s who’s running for election on Nov. 14
October 20, 2023
NNSL Media - ... Stacie Arden Smith Hay River North Greg McMeekin R.J. Simpson Michael Wallington Hans Wiedemann Hay River South Vince McKay Wally Schumann Rocky Simpson Inuvik Boot Lake Diane Archie Denny Rodgers Sallie Ross Inuvik Twin Lakes Lenora McLeod Lesa Semmler Kam Lake Caitlin Cleveland (acclaimed)...
NWT Election 2023: Nominations closed but lists aren’t quite final
October 20, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...incumbent RJ Simpson now faces three challengers: Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann. Vince McKay has joined Wally Schumann and Rocky Simpson in contesting Hay River South. In Yellowknife North, there will now be at least a three-way contest (subject to any withdrawals) as Jon Howe joined...
Final day for candidates to come forward in NWT’s 2023 election
October 20, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...incumbent RJ Simpson now faces three challengers: Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann. Vince McKay has joined Wally Schumann and Rocky Simpson in contesting Hay River South. In Yellowknife North, there will now be at least a three-way contest (subject to any withdrawals) as Jon Howe joined...
Rocky Simpson will seek second term as Hay River South MLA
October 13, 2023
Cabin Radio - Rocky Simpson says he will seek a second term as the MLA for Hay River South, setting up another contest against Wally Schumann. Schumann, who had been a minister in Bob McLeod’s government from 2015 to 2019, lost to Simpson by 350 votes to 322 four years ago, a result that stunned Schumann’s camp. He had...
Here’s an updated list of who’s running in the N.W.T. election
October 12, 2023
CBC North - ...Reid, Katrina Nokleby*, Stacie Arden Smith Hay River North Greg McMeekin, Hans Wiedemann, Michael Wallington, R.J. Simpson* Hay River South Rocky Simpson*, Wally Schumann, Vince McKay Inuvik-Boot Lake Denny Rodgers, Diane Archie*, Sallie Ross Inuvik-Twin Lakes Lesa Semmler*, Lenora McLeod Kam...
Territorial politicians give thanks to NWT firefighters
October 12, 2023
NNSL Media - ...reconvened from late September into early October, there was an outpouring of gratitude and tributes for firefighters from MLAs and ministers. Rocky Simpson, who represents Hay River South, spoke of the wildfire devastation in Enterprise, Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation. He also mentioned...
Nominations open next week in N.W.T. election, here’s who’s running so far
October 12, 2023
CBC North - ...and Climate Change, was a lead in the territory's wildfire response. He hasn't said yet whether he'll join this fall's race. Neither has regular MLA Rocky Simpson (Hay River South). Election day was originally supposed to be Oct. 3, but MLAs voted in August to postpone it until Nov....
RJ Simpson confirms he’ll seek a third term in Hay River North
October 10, 2023
Cabin Radio - RJ Simpson says he will seek re-election in Hay River North in November’s territorial election. First elected in 2015, Simpson spent one four-year term as a regular MLA before entering Caroline Cochrane’s cabinet in 2019. He is currently the education minister, justice minister and government house leader. His father Rocky, the incumbent MLA for Hay River South, is also expected to seek re-election, though he has yet to make any public announcement of which Cabin Radio is aware. He won 53 percent of Hay River North’s vote in a three-way contest in 2015, defeating then-incumbent Robert Bouchard, and was acclaimed in 2019 as the only candidate to stand.
MLA Katrina Nokleby to be fined $4,000 for staying in evacuation zone
October 6, 2023
CBC North - ..."It affects many of my constituents, and it affects many of my constituents who were evacuated and abided by the order." Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson told the assembly that he stayed in Hay River, but was able to get on the list of essential workers. He thinks what determines an essential worker...
Wildfire relief funding for N.W.T. businesses increasing
October 6, 2023
CBC North - ...need to see a revision of any previous applications or amounts received." Speaking after Wawzonek's announcement on Thursday, Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson told the legislature the funding won't "fix everything." "You're looking at, you know, upwards of probably a loss of, you know, $100,000 for some...
NWT announces increases to business supports, cash for food banks
October 5, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...businesses who need to revise previous applications as a result of the changes. “It’s not going to fix everything,” said Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson, estimating that some businesses may have lost $100,000 or more. “It’s not a lot,” he said of the new sums. “It’s something, though.” ...
More support coming for wildfire-hit NWT businesses, minister says
October 5, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...businesses were unable to open for weeks on end while communities were evacuated – but most of their costs kept coming. Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson, speaking in the legislature on Wednesday, highlighted that companies in South Slave communities were, in some cases, experiencing their third...