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Hay Lakes

Hay Lake (1928–1932)
Village
Village of Hay Lakes
Hay Lakes is located in Alberta
Hay Lakes
Hay Lakes
Location in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 10
Municipal district Camrose County
Incorporated  
 • Village April 17, 1928 (as Hay Lake)
 • Name change January 1, 1932
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi)
Elevation
770 m (2,530 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 525
 • Density 771.6/km2 (1,998/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Area code(s) +1-780, +1-587
Highways Highway 21
Highway 617
Waterway Big Hay Lake, Bittern Lake

Hay Lakes is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It sits along Highway 21, which is a main road. The village is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) north of Camrose and 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Edmonton. Many of the first people to settle here came from countries like Sweden and Norway.

A Look Back at Hay Lakes

Early Days and Settlers

Hay Lakes was first settled by pioneers, especially people who moved from Sweden and Norway. A very important person in the early history was James McKernan. He set up a telegraph station in the area way back in 1876. This helped people communicate across long distances.

The Railway Arrives

In 1911, something big happened: the Canadian National Railway started building a train line. This line connected Edmonton to Calgary and passed right through Hay Lakes. The railway helped the village grow by making it easier to transport goods and people.

Becoming a Village

Hay Lakes officially became a village on April 17, 1928. For a short time, between 1928 and 1932, it was known as the Village of Hay Lake. After that, its name was changed to Hay Lakes, which it still is today.

How Many People Live Here?

Population in 2021

According to the 2021 Census, about 456 people lived in the Village of Hay Lakes. These people lived in 176 homes out of 185 total homes available. This number was a little lower than the population in 2016. The village covers a small area of 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles).

Population in 2016

In the 2016 Census, the Village of Hay Lakes had 495 people. They lived in 191 homes. This was more people than in 2011, when the population was 425. The village's size remained the same at 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles).

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