Hay River

The evidence supplied describes Hay River as a town in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Its official website presents municipal content such as a mayor's welcome, parks and recreation, doing business, news, fire and emergency services, and a history page. The supplied evidence does not establish that Hay River is a commercial brand, company, product, or trademarked offering.

The supplied evidence states that the history of Hay River dates back to the 19th century, when the location was ideal for fishing. It records that in 1892 Chief Shatla of the Slavey Dene decided to make the north east side of the bank of Hay River a permanent location for his people, and that in 1893 the Anglican Mission was established. According to the same source, Hay River remained a trading post and mission station until pitchblende (uraninite) and gold were discovered in the 1930s in surrounding areas (Yellowknife and Great Bear Lake). It further states that in 1945 an agreement was signed between the Federal and Alberta Government to build an all-weather highway from Grimshaw, Alberta to Hay River, Northwest Territories; the highway was completed in 1948 and became known as the Mackenzie Highway, and Hay River became the "Hub of the North". The evidence also states that the West Channel on Vale Island became the centre of the fishing industry and underwent rapid growth in 1949.

1. 1Home - Town of Hay Riverhayriver.com
2. 2History - Town of Hay Riverhayriver.com
3. 3Recreation and Community Services - Town of Hay Riverhayriver.com
4. 4Fire & Emergency Services - Town of Hay Riverhayriver.com
5. 5Hay Riverwikidata.org