Wrigley

Wrigley Community Details

Wrigley (Pedzeh Kj “clay place”) is the northernmost point on the Mackenzie Highway, and potentially the start of a road that will parallel the Mackenzie River.

Community of Wrigley - http://www.wrigleynwt.com

Location
  • Located on the east bank of the Mackenzie River, just below where it meets the Wrigley River

  • 63'14'N latitude and 123'28'W longitude

  • 193 air km north of Fort Simpson and 466 air km northwest of Yellowknife

Population (2007)
  • 130

Languages
  • English

  • South Slavey

Transportation
  • Accessible by air from Fort Simpson via chartered flights

  • Barge service from Hay River in the summer, connected to Fort Simpson by winter road in the winter

Industry
  • Trapping, hunting and fishing

Schools
  • Chief Julian Yendo School: K-9

Local Services
  • Grocery Store

  • Health Centre