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Budget 2023

High River's 2023 Municipal Budget

The 2023 Budget aligns with Council's Strategic Priorities and guides the Town's work for the coming year. Stay tuned to this page for informative budget articles and a budget timeline.




Planning for the 2023 Budget is ramping up! Watch for 2023 Budget Polls on Social Media.

This fall, polls about the budget process will be shared on the Town's official social media channels. Results of the polls will help identify areas of interest within the community. By taking part, YOU will help the Town to identify additional information to be shared with the community.

To participate in these polls, please visit our below social channels. Please note, if you or someone you know missed our social media polls, a full survey will be added to this page on Monday, September 12.

  • Facebook - Town of High River
  • Instagram - Town of High River
  • Twitter - @TownOfHighRiver

Updates will be made to this page as they become available; follow the Town on Facebook for timely updates.

    Budget Resources - Find out how your Council and Town staff develop the Town budget

    Budget Information Bulletins - New Bulletins added every week!

    View the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets

    Stay in the Know - Council Meetings, Agendas and Minutes

    View Council's Strategic Priorities, Strategic Plan and Town Plan (new Town Plan in the works)

    We want to hear from you!

    By participating in the 2023 Educational Budget Poll, YOU will help the town identify additional information to be shared with the community.

    2023 Budget Poll

    Submission Name
    Did you know staff are currently working on the 2023 budget?
    Did you know Town staff work hard on their budgets to ensure our services support your quality of life in High River?
    Did you know the Town budgets for the maintenance of our parks and green spaces?
    Did you know the Town budgets for the maintenance of the Happy Trails?
    Did you know the Town budgets for Recreational Services?

    This includes lifeguards, swimming lessons, pool & ice maintenance, programming, and more.

    Did you know the Town budgets for Community Support Services?

    The Family Centre programming and Family and Community Support Services, including some support for seniors.

    Did you know the Town budgets for Garbage Pick-Up?
    Did you know Town Council sets Strategic Priorities to focus their decision-making when deciding how our budget is spent for today and for the future?
    The Town is currently in the process of consulting the community about a new Town Plan to guide our future development from now to 2042. Have you participated in the process so far by sharing ideas or asking questions?
    Did you know the budget also supports important initiatives and services operated by community groups?
    Did you know that under the Municipal Government Act, the Town must pass a balanced budget?

    This means the Town’s tax and other revenues must match the Town’s expenses.

    Did you know there are over 100 LINE ITEMS in the municipal budget?

    Each item works towards ensuring the budget provides for services, infrastructure, community supports and new initiatives.

    From the below list, what is (are) your favorite thing(s) about living in High River?
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