In honor of Merlyn Carter, a long standing Hay River avaition pioneer, operator of Carter Air Services, and Nonacho Lake Fishing Camp, the Hay River Airport became the Hay River Merlyn Carter Airport on Dec 15, 2011.  There will be a formal dedication and plaque unveiling on Feb 17, 2012.  Merlyn sadly passed away in 2005, a victim of a bear attack at his beloved camp.