The area has been in use by First Nations, known as the Long Spear people, as far back as 7000 BC.
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The town hosts four schools, three of which are administered by South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC). The SSDEC is … Se mere

Internet services are provided by SSI Micro and NorthwesTel, land based telephone by Northwestel and cell phones by Se mere

• Paul Delorey, professional curler and former MLA and speaker in the Northwest Territories Legislature.
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The community has a full hospital, the H.H. Williams Memorial Hospital, a woman's shelter/transition house, a dental clinic and an ambulance service. The RCMP detachment has eight members and the South Mackenzie Correctional Centre is located … Se mere

Radio
CKHR-FM 107.3 is a community radio station in Hay River, and the only station in Hay River to … Se mere

Hay River has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc) with summer lasting for about three months. Although winter temperatures are … Se mere