HIGH RIVER - Earlier this year, the Town of High River called in some extra help for an important job. Instead of bringing in heavy machinery or a big crew, we brought in a herd of goats! 

With help from Grazin’ Goats AB, more than 200 hungry goats spent two weeks munching their way through some of the harder-to-reach areas around our community. Their job? Chew, chomp and clear away thick brush, weeds, long grass and other plants that can become fuel for a fire.  

Fast forward to October 17: with winds gusting over 60 km/h, the High River Fire Department responded to a grass fire and found that some four-legged teammates had already given them a head start. The fire was burning in an area our goats had previously cleared. Thanks to their hard work, it remained small and manageable, even in those challenging conditions. 

They may not wear helmets or ride in a fire truck, but our four-legged firefighters made a real difference. Their work is a powerful reminder that fire prevention starts long before the first call. Let’s keep working together to make High River safer. 

The thick brush, long weeds and overgrown plants that could have helped the flames grow and spread were already gone, thanks to our four-legged friends. With much less fuel on the ground, firefighters had the upper hand and were able to put out the fire in just a couple of minutes. 

Now that's an impressive result from a few weeks of goat snacking! 

It's a great reminder that preventing fires doesn't always look the way you might expect. Sometimes it has four legs, a big appetite and a serious love of leafy greens. 

A big thank you to Grazin’ Goats AB and their hardworking herd. Your efforts helped make High River a safer place, one bite at a time! 

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For more information: 
Town of High River 
403-652-2110