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Hay Lakes
Hay Lake (1928–1932)
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Village
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| Village of Hay Lakes | |
 Hay Lakes
Location in Alberta
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| 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
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| • Land | 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • 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.
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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).
