Resident Feedback Welcomed on Eagleview Bank Protection Project February 22, 2021 HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town and its consultant are seeking input from residents on the Eagleview Bank Protection Project. The Project: Riprap will be buried on the CP lands adjacent to the Eagleview subdivision to form a barrier in the event the Highwood River...
Council Decision – Pigeon Ownership HIGH RIVER, AB: At the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, February 8, Council voted against amendments to Animal Bylaw 4585/2020 to allow the keeping of pigeons in High River. In response to a request from pigeon owners and representatives of national pigeon racing associations, Council directed staff to prepare...
Business License Renewals Due by April 30, 2021 HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town will soon be emailing out invoices for the 2021 business licenses. Earlier this year, the Town decided to delay emailing invoices for business license renewals since many businesses have been affected by ongoing provincial restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new deadline...
Town Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 HIGH RIVER, AB: On February 3, 2021, the Town of High River learned that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member had no contact with the public or fellow staff members through their work duties and the facility where this person works is not open to...
Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex Closure Update – Path Forward HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town is reviewing the Province’s new plan for a gradual loosening of COVID-19 restrictions in relation to Town facilities, including the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex. You can find out more about the Province’s Path Forward here. Step 1 changes under the Path...
Tell Us Your Policing Priorities for 2021 HIGH RIVER AB: We want to hear from you about your policing priorities for 2021. Please take this short survey, which will be open until February 19, 2021. Your suggestions will help inform the Annual Policing Plan for High River’s Policing Committee and RCMP. Feedback from the community...
Nomination Period is Now Open for the Municipal Election on October 18, 2021 HIGH RIVER AB – On October 18, 2021, residents of the Town of High River will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for one Mayor and six Councillors to govern for the next four-year period. The Nomination Period is now open. Nomination...
High River Fire Department Responds to House Fire in Montrose HIGH RIVER, AB – On Wednesday, January 20 at approximately 8:40 am, the High River Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the community of Montrose. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire inside a single story residential home. The home was under...
Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex Closed Until Further Notice HIGH RIVER, AB: In response to updated public health restrictions outlined yesterday (January 14) by the provincial government, the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex will remain closed to the public until further notice. Complete information on the updated provincial restrictions, can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx Recreation staff will...
12th Avenue SW Advisory – Street Light Installation HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting on Monday, January 18, 2021 crews will begin installing street light fixtures along 12th Avenue SW, west of the roundabout. During the installation period, there may be times when traffic on 12th Avenue SW is disrupted for a short time. Residents are asked...
