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Support, compassion, and teamwork are the three words that come to mind during my nine years teaching at the High River Skating Club. There is one very unique thing about this club which is hard to describe, but I think I would call it a lifelong bond between the skaters and coaches. I’ve watched as […]
2024-05-07 10:46
Jaxon Lee is a happy, active seven-year-old High River boy, who will be eight on Saturday, May 4, who has lived with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) every day of his life. CF is a genetic, progressive disease that can lead to serious respiratory issues, malnutrition and complications. There are approximately 600 Albertans living with the disease. […]
2024-05-07 10:45
The Foothills Kinettes Club raised nearly $14,000 at their Ladies Night Only 2024: Martini Masquerade on Saturday, March 23 at the Highwood Centre. “We will be donating $10,000 to the Foothills Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Our five celebrity butlers raised $3,750 for Wildrose Connections FoodConnexx program. We think the event was very successful even […]
2024-05-07 10:41
“A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words” now hangs at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex as you walk up the ramp to the main reception desk at the swimming pool. It is a visual art installation that incorporates the art of two local High River artists, Joyce Brown, a fibre artist and Sue Stegmeier, a […]
2024-05-07 10:38
The High River and District Health Care Foundation held their second annual “Fun Money Casino” at the High River Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71 on Thursday, April 11. “The fun money casino was once again well attended with returning players and just as many new ones. The Foundation was excited about the opportunity to meet […]
2024-05-07 10:36
During National Volunteer Week from Sunday, April 14 to Saturday, April 20, the Town of High River held four open houses at different times of the day to acknowledge and celebrate local volunteers. “My team oversaw the coordination of these events as we support the council. We tried something different this year by spreading out […]
2024-05-07 10:33
City dwellers moving to rural communities can be valuable to those small towns, says Kevin McQuillan, the author of a new U of C study called Leaving the Big City: New Patterns of Migration in Canada
2024-05-05 09:08
When most people think of Spruce Meadows’ president Linda Southern-Heathcott, it’s show jumping that springs to mind, but it may surprise many to hear that dogs actually play a big part of the CEO’s day-to-day life as well. As the former Olympic showjumper gears up for the historic venue’s inaugural PetFest this weekend, (Apr. 19-21), she gives […]
2024-04-17 08:40
On Friday, April 26, join the High River Gift of Music volunteers for an unforgettable evening capturing the spirit, stylistic approach and distinctive sound of a glorious musical era and celebrate their 15th season finale. Step back to a flamboyant moment in musical history with cellists Elinor Frey and Rosa Barocca, under the direction of Claude […]
2024-04-17 08:39
Independent filmmaker Levi Holwell from Calgary directed “Magic Hours”, a documentary which looks at a few movie houses in small communities in Alberta, including the Wales Theatre, and had a showing at the theatre on Saturday, April 6. “There’s something special about old independent movie theatres across the country but, unfortunately, many of them are […]
2024-04-17 08:38
There is a new exhibit at the Museum of the Highwood called “Be Prepared: Guiding and Scouting in High River” and will be on display until the May long weekend, May 18th. The exhibit was curated by Delainey Niven, the Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage Museum of the Highwood intern. “I was excited to do this […]
2024-04-17 08:34
The Highwood Memorial Centre Society “Giving Gala”, for Saturday, April 13 has been canceled and the silent auction and 50/50 Raffle has been moved on-line. “Unfortunately, we had to bite the bullet and cancel the gala this past week. We could not see a way to hit close to a break even on it with […]
2024-04-01 07:49
A prominent voice on Sun Country 99.7FM, AM 1140 and the Eagle 100.9FM is retiring. Golden West Broadcasting news and sports director Don McCracken has decided to drop the mike and leave the stage after 39 years in broadcasting. “Right out of high school, I took the two-year program in business administration and flunked out […]
2024-04-01 07:44
The room at the Highwood Memorial Centre was full as the Windmill Theatre Players hosted their “Stroll Down Memory Lane Tea and Fashion Show” on Saturday, March 16. Fashions from the Windmill Theatre Players 50 years of productions were worn by the actors that played the role themselves and 94-year-old Francis Ferguson was there to […]
2024-04-01 07:41
AHS made an announcement on Mar. 21 about the private ambulance transfer services. The talk was about IFT (Interfacility Transport) Private Operators moving patients between hospitals and home. Medavie West has been awarded the contract. Paramedic Don Sharpe says that they are a respected company but there could be problems. “There are major problems with […]
2024-04-01 07:39
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Chelsae Petrovic, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, will assist Adriana LaGrange as the province restructures its health-care system
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Over 100 people attended the Robbie Burns Night, hosted by the Highwood Highland Dancers on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Masonic Hall in High River. “For those of you who may not have Scottish heritage or may not realize that in January and February annually, Scotland celebrates the life and work of her national poet […]
2024-03-04 17:00
The Town of High River will soon be seeking feedback from residents and business owners on a proposed Pilot Entertainment District in the downtown area. Entertainment Districts are designated public areas where adults can consume alcohol while enjoying entertainment options within defined boundaries. If approved, a pilot period for the district would be scheduled from […]
2024-03-04 17:00
At the Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, Town Council approved the allocation of the 2024 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Community Grants, as recommended by the FCSS Community Grant Task Force, to come from the 2024 FCSS budget, as follows: · $ 10,000 to the BGC Foothills Club; · $ 7,500 to Connections Program […]
2024-03-04 17:00
The meeting on the Big Rock Solar Farm west of High River (at East Longview Hall) did not go as expected for Enerfin. The goal of the meeting was to answer questions for visitors. There were about 200 people who attended on Feb. 22. Enerfin Energy Company is proposing a 430 acre /90 megawatt solar […]
2024-03-04 17:00
“Grease” is the word for the next Windmill Theatre Players musical coming to the Highwood Centre stage in April. The musical is co-directed by longtime Windmill members Karen Lawrence Stevenson and Jim Goodwin. “You can’t direct a play when you haven’t done one before, so Jim is my co-director. I am really excited about my […]
2024-03-04 17:00
The Red Dog Black Cat Pet Products store, 55 – 8th Avenue SE, held their open house on Sunday, Feb. 18 and saw many fluffy and furry pets come through the doors. The Laidley family opened the doors of their store back in January, 2024, and they have a lot of Canadian made products in […]
2024-02-25 17:00
A public meeting is being held on Thursday, Feb. 29 at the Blackie School Gym at 6:00 p.m. In January, Enfinite put forth a proposal for a battery storage facility that they want to locate and build in Foothills County near Blackie. Enfinite is proposing the construction of a 100-megawatt (MW) battery storage project located […]
2024-02-25 17:00
Enerfin Energy Company is proposing a 430 acre /90 megawatt solar farm on the Archie and Janet Hogg Park road, 64th Avenue West, and the corner of 466 Ave West, on the west side up on the hill, 27 kilometers west of High River. Enerfin Energy is part of the Elecnor Group, a global company, […]
2024-02-25 17:00
The community gathered on a much nicer Saturday and watched world renowned ice sculpture artist Scott Harrison from Calgary and three of his colleagues perform their craft on ten blocks of ice for each sculpture that turned into a rearing Mustang and a dancing dragon throughout the day. Harrison did his homework and wanted to […]
2024-02-15 17:00
The Town of High River hosted a free public event at the Highwood Memorial Centre to show off a collection of photos and stories that the community shared with them from their “Magic of High River” project on Saturday, Feb. 10. Many people wandered through and browsed the displays and enjoyed a fine array of […]
2024-02-15 17:00
The Ubuntu Eats Spicy Pie Challenge has declared a winner and that was Lee Braaten, co-owner of High River Dairy Queen, who has generously donated his winnings to Food for Thought in High River. “The spicy challenge was fun – for those watching! Last year we had school students, local media and four businessmen take […]
2024-02-15 17:00
The Integrity Group of Companies, a Foothills-based leader in post-frame construction and building product supply, proudly donates to the Foothills Country Hospice Society for its current expansion project. The sizable gift-in-kind contribution comes in the form of framing materials for the construction of the Hospice expansion, effectively doubling its current size and capacity. “This gift […]
2024-02-15 17:00
Back by popular demand, Steve Hillis will be performing classical music at the Spitzee Bar and Grill. The Voices of Legends Tribute Show, featuring Steve Hillis – a veteran tribute guy is coming back to High River by popular demand. The show will take place on Mar. 9 at the Spitzee Bar and Grill at […]
2024-02-15 17:00
After much anticipation, Steakhouse by My Pizza opened their doors this week and started a new chapter in their family’s restaurant history. “I’m excited. I’m excited for the change. The change was needed and I think we have brought a lot of good things to this community and want to make it a staple here […]
2024-02-15 17:00
A live auction sale for the Carol Allsop estate takes place this Sunday, Feb. 18 in Nanton. The sale will feature household items, as well as collectibles, vehicles and more, and starts at 10 a.m. at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre, 2204 18 St. Visit lalondeauction.com for the listing and photos. The sale is being […]
2024-02-14 17:00
A five game win streak has seen the High River Brewing Company Flyers vault above the Strathmore Wheatland Kings into a potential playoff spot. The Flyers sit with 39 points in the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s (HJHL) South Division, one ahead of the Kings with a game in hand. High River swept two games over […]
2024-02-13 17:00
High River resident Bruce Wood has his own disc golf net in his yard on 5th Avenue SE and practices daily. “My kids got me a disc golf net for Christmas and we set it up in the yard. I was told there was a disc golf course in High River but there isn’t and […]
2024-02-11 17:00
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Shelby Opheim from 2 Hearts Equine was riding her horse through High River and was pulled over by a High River peace officer. “This is the fifth time in six months that we have been stopped but this is the first time we were told we’d be arrested. We were told […]
2024-02-11 17:00
After a month of being closed to the public for renovations, the High River Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71 is once again open for business. The walls have a fresh coat of paint, the floor in the entire building was replaced and there are new chairs. “The floors are wonderful, they look great, and they’ll […]
2024-02-11 17:00
Over 50 people attended the Windmill Theatre Players Trivia Night, the first of many theatre events to be held celebrating their 50th Anniversary year. Did you know the year that Windmill Theatre Players did their first musical was in 1976? It was “My Fair Lady” and there have been 98 main stage shows since its […]
2024-02-06 17:00
Enfinite, a green energy supplier from Calgary, is planning to develop a Laramide Battery Storage Facility between Blackie and High River. They are planning to place 105 lithium batteries with 24-hour lighting near Roxanne Weeks farm. “Our farm is the only property within 400 metres of the location, so legally they were only required to […]
2024-02-06 17:00
High River residents love the community’s trails and outdoor living. The Town plans to build on this with the formal adoption of High River’s first “Active Transportation Plan” by High River Town Council. The Town received $50,000 in funding from Infrastructure Canada to complete the plan, which focuses on improving and expanding its Active Transportation […]
2024-01-17 17:00
The Foothills Flyers u11 teams (tier 3 and tier 5) hosted the Flyers New Year’s Invitational hockey tournament and both won gold. The tournament was played from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7 Teams from all over Alberta from as far as Duchess, Blackfalds, Strathcona, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, all the way to Fort McMurray competed […]
2024-01-17 17:00
Rotary Club of High River Canadian Flags 2024 Campaign has started. Would you like to be a part of having a Canadian flag on your front lawn or give a flag as a gift to a neighbour, family member or a friend? A Rotary Club member will drop off a card to your home address, […]
2024-01-17 17:00
The first baby born at the High River General Hospital in 2024 was a nine-pound four-ounce boy, Myles George Wheeliker at 7:52 p.m., delivered by Dr. Patty Lee, on Wednesday, Jan. 3. His mom, Shannon, and dad, Geoff Wheeliker are from south Calgary, and this is their second child. They have a seven-year-old daughter, Caroline. […]
2024-01-17 17:00
The High River and District Seniors Friendship Centre is looking forward to 2024. “We hope to see more new members in 2024. We are currently sitting a little over 200 members and when I came on as president about a year ago, we were around 130. I would like to see every senior in High […]
2024-01-10 17:00
For the past three years, the volunteers at the Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre have lit up the grain elevators seasonally and for special occasions. “Our main intent on lighting up the elevators was to raise awareness of them and to use it as a way to spread and bring joy. We are trying to […]
2024-01-10 17:00
It’s a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us. Christmas could affect your mental health if you wish you didn’t have to deal with Christmas, or find it stressful because of other events in your life, or you may feel alone or left out because everyone else seems happy when you’re not. […]
2024-01-10 17:00
Gratuitous, formerly Gratuitous Platypus of High River, has their debut single “Zoomer” releasing on Friday, Jan. 5, alongside a music video directed and produced by another High River local and award-winning film industry member, Jason Nolan. The video is being featured with an exclusive screening at Wales Theatre on Friday, Jan. 5 at 6:15 p.m. […]
2024-01-10 17:00
Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Okotoks is ready to offer a relaxing class on Buddhist Meditation. Resident Teacher at Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Okotoks, Kelsang Khacho says that her classes can be beneficial to many, as stress and anger are built up in lots of people. The Buddhist Meditation classes are open to everyone […]
2024-01-10 17:00
An estimated 10,000 people lined the downtown streets of High River in -3C weather to watch in wonder as the colourful lights on floats slowly went by them. The participants in this year’s 37th Annual Santa Claus Parade were judged on music, lights, theme and participation. “The criteria is pretty simple and we judge each entry […]
2023-12-11 17:00
The Highwood High School basketball season is underway with two pre-season tournaments under the books. On Dec. 1, it was the beginning of the Highwood High School Basketball season. The JV Boys played in the Bearspaw Christian School Tournament. They edged Calgary Christian, 42-40, in their first game. The boys came up short in the semifinal, […]
2023-12-11 17:00
Highwood High School is preparing a coming-of-age war time story, centering on women of the March family. Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s unconventional and headstrong, and determined to be a great novelist one day; Meg hopes to marry and start a family; Amy wishes she could hurry and just grow up already; […]
2023-12-11 17:00
In honour of Remembrance Day, Seasons High River held its annual Pennies for Poppies fundraiser from Nov. 1 until Nov. 11. Seasons Retirement Communities across Ontario and Alberta actively raised funds for Royal Canadian Legion branches locally, paying tribute to the veterans who have served our country with honour and dedication. Paper poppies were ‘planted’ […]
2023-11-27 17:00
Just in time for the holidays, the Buzz Brass quintet is coming to High River. This concert will feature brass at its best, delivered with intelligence, whimsy, and skill. Five horns – trumpets horns and trombones to fill your senses. Join the Gift of Music, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the High […]
2023-11-27 17:00
Lise Brisebois Blouin is retiring as the Director of Central Community and Rural Facilities for the Alberta Health Services for Calgary Zone. She has been working at the High River Hospital since 2000 and will indeed miss her time here. She also oversees Diamond Valley Oilfields Hospital, the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre and allied health in […]
2023-11-27 17:00
It’s time to light up High River for Christmas. Now that the Rotary Club of High River and a team of community volunteers have decorated George Lane Park with lights and displays creating such a wonderful sight-seeing experience, imagine what feelings the whole of High River dressed up in lights might cause. This is the […]
2023-11-27 17:00
The 37th Santa Claus Parade, “Celebrating Moms”, returns to downtown High River on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. The parade began 37 years ago when John Nieberg asked his wife, Sue, what she wanted for her birthday and she said a Christmas parade. “John got together with Active 20-30 members and the first Santa […]
2023-11-27 17:00
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The Jr. A (grade 8 & 9) boys’ volleyball team won both the Foothills Athletic Council League title and the South-Central Zone 3J Championships. The Timberwolves travelled to Red Deer Lake School on Nov. 8 to compete for the F.A.C. league title. They took on the Red Deer team in a rematch from the beginning of […]
2023-11-16 17:00
Notre Dame Collegiate will be hosting the 2A Boys ASAA Volleyball Provincials November 22-25. Twelve of the best high school volleyball teams from across the province will gather in High River Alberta to compete for the provincial title. Opening ceremonies happen Nov. 23 at Notre Dame at 10 a.m. First games start Thursday at noon at […]
2023-11-16 17:00
The halls of a High River non-profit organization will be decked out with holiday decorations and scented with the smell of baked goods this weekend to celebrate the Christmas spirit. There will also be some entrepreneurial spirit on display at the Foothills FAIM Entrepreneurs Market on Nov. 18 in High River. The market consists of […]
2023-11-16 17:00
The Venue is thrilled to offer their 4th Annual “Festival of Trees” to be displayed in downtown High River at their lot on 5th Avenue during the Christmas Season. “For $100, you, your family, your organization, and/or your business can sponsor and decorate a tree at The Venue. Each tree will be provided, electricity and all, for […]
2023-11-16 17:00
There is a special exhibit at the Museum of the Highwood that celebrates the contributions of High Riverites during World War II and it is on display from Saturday, Nov. 11 to Wednesday, Nov. 22. The two curators behind the “Home and Away – High River in the Second World War” are Samuel Locken, a […]
2023-11-16 17:00
Once again, High River and Foothills County area schools took part in the Legion Poster & Literary Contest and provided some incredibly thoughtful and creative entries. The contest is open for students from Kindergarten to grade twelve and 2023 submissions covered most of the age levels. School entries were on display from November 07 – […]
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It all started with a Facebook post. “It was Dell Richardson that got the Poppy Project started in 2018. I saw her post on Facebook and sent her a message that I wanted to participate,” remembers High River resident Gail King. “I remember articles back then in the Calgary Herald about a church in Calgary […]
2023-11-09 17:00
In the Light Up High River: Halloween Edition, there were 25 participants; 18 in the residential category and seven in the business category. For the second year in a row, Sharon Remple and Todd Woodrow won top bragging rights on receiving the most votes for the best residential decorated yard and home for “The Bone […]
2023-11-09 17:00
The creative man behind “Greg”, the life-sized dancing pig that stands at the corner of Macleod Trail and 6th Avenue SW, on the east side of the roundabout, is Ron Schmidt, retired barber and a long-time resident of High River. “I love animals that have character and that’s kind of my thing. If I can get […]
2023-11-09 17:00
Canadian superstar Shania Twain’s country-pop songs, spirited singing and stunning looks long ago put her at the top of the entertainment world. She has sold more than 90 million albums, collected numerous music industry awards and has recently embarked on a world tour. Sudbury, Ontario, native Donna Huber could be Shania Twain’s twin sister and […]
2023-11-09 17:00
The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular is a play by Bo Wilson, produced by Windmill Theatre Players. Opening night is Friday, Nov. 17 with a dinner theatre catered by Hansel and Gretel Catering from Okotoks. This play is a comedy that has the ladies of the Charitable Sisterhood preparing for Second Trinity Church’s annual Christmas Spectacular, […]
2023-11-09 17:00
It’s less than a month until the 37th Annual Santa Claus Parade winds its way through High River’s downtown on Friday, December 1st at 6:30 p.m. “This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Moms’, the stay-at-home moms, the sports moms, the working moms, the dance moms, and of course, Mrs. Claus,” said Ted “Mr. Christmas” Dawson, the […]
2023-11-09 17:00
A large group of volunteers gathered over three days, October 27 to 29, at the George Lane Memorial Park to help set up the displays and the lights. “It was great to see so many people come help and volunteer their time to put up displays and set the lights up throughout the park. By […]
2023-11-09 17:00
A High River resident was nominated for Direct Energy’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year award. Founding Executive Director of Bridges of Love Ministry Society, Marg Pollon was one of seven semi-finalists who received a $500 cheque to share with their favorite charity. Although she did not win, Marg Pollon received a $500 cheque to be […]
2023-11-02 11:52
A band from Okotoks called Stonegate, with their singer from High River is set to release their new music video of Hero. This song is the latest release from the band, following hot on the heels of their debut album “Set in Stone”. The single and video will be officially released on October 30. Check […]
2023-11-02 11:51
Several hundred people toured the Wildlife Festival over three days at the Highwood Memorial Centre from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 22. There were 30 animals on display. “We have a little bit of everything; amphibians, reptiles, mammals and vertebrates here. Diversity of Living Things and Africa are the two exhibits. The African display […]
2023-11-02 11:48
On Saturday, Oct. 21, there was a ceremonial tipi raising hosted by The Venue and the Light Up High River: Christmas Edition decorating committee volunteers. “The High River Performing Arts Foundation is committed to doing things with proper consultation and protocol and this is something we are very proud of being a part of. For […]
2023-11-02 11:46
At the Departure with Dignity ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Captain Paula Groenwold of the 187 Foothills Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron retired from her career with the Canadian Armed Forces, surrounded by family, friends, Legion members and cadets, at the squadron’s hangar at the High River Regional Airport. The 65-year-old was honoured by the […]
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Foothills and area book clubs are celebrating milestones by hosting an event that highlights two Albertan authors, Sharon Butala and Lecia Cornwall, on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the High River United Church from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. High Riverites Elaine Mason from the Highwood Reading Group and Penny Hajdu from one of the oldest book […]
2023-10-20 10:01
On Friday, Oct. 6, two breweries, High River Brewing Company and Big Beaver Brewing of Okotoks, tapped casks at The Mucky Duck Pub for a friendly competition of “Cask Wars”. How it worked was two breweries, High River Brewing Company and Big Beaver Brewing of Okotoks, created a unique beer in a cask only. On […]
2023-10-20 10:00
A close 4-2 win against the Mountainview Colts and win against Ponoka helps the High River Brewing Co. Flyers keep pace with the high point Southern Division of the HJHL. On Oct. 13, the Flyers hosted the Mountainview Colts at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and won 4-2. Then on Oct. 15, they traveled to […]
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People travelled for miles to participate in and to witness the 10th Anniversary of the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival. The festival was successful despite the weather that Mother Natural threw at High River and the hot air balloon pilots. “It was a successful event. We had more pilots and more balloons and, well, the weather we […]
2023-10-13 08:53
On Friday, Sept. 29, Highwood High School was honoured with the transfer of a tipi from the people of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, composed of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley First Nations at the Highwood Indigenous Learning Landscape (HILL), along 12th Avenue. “We had started this two years ago when we had a tipi raising […]
2023-10-13 08:47
The two dates/times for the upcoming Skill Award will again be held at the High River Library, to allow contestants the choice of when to participate. The contestants are only allowed to participate in one of these opportunities: either – Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 18, from 1 – 4: p.m. The Skill Award […]
2023-10-13 08:45
You may have noticed the large boulders on the east side of the road as you drive north on Centre Street, just past the bridge. Work crews started placing boulders at regular spacing along the east side of the Happy Trail pathway along Centre Street and 1st Avenue N last week. This work is part […]
2023-10-13 08:43
Seasons High River Retirement Community recently celebrated International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP). This year, Seasons Retirement Communities across Ontario and Alberta and in High River proudly continued its tradition of commemorating this special day with residents and team members through this Signature Program on Oct. 1. In 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated Oct. 1, as […]
2023-10-13 08:40
It’s that time of year when residents of High River start seeing strange, creepy, scary things going up around the Doll’s house at 600 – 10th Avenue SE, north of the High River Fire Hall. The fifth annual Light Up High River: Halloween Edition is underway. Light Up: Halloween Edition was inspired by the Light Up: […]
2023-10-13 08:36
The High River Brewing Co. Flyers came away with three points after a pretty successful two games. On Oct. 6, the Flyers hosted the Three Hills Thrashers at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and won 3-1. Outshooting Three Hills 17-3 in the first period, Easton Weasel Head got the Flyers on the board with helpers […]
2023-10-13 08:33
AM 1140, Sun Country 99.7 FM and High River Online have a new app. “We’ve had the app for a couple months now. We really started using it earnestly once there were changes to Facebook and Meta with regards to sharing news content in Canada. That’s why we are really pushing the app because of […]
2023-10-13 08:31
As of last week, there were a few farmers still working hard to get their crops harvested before the weather changed. “Crops came off very quick this year because there wasn’t much there. There’s a few fields here and there left; mostly canola. I’d say we are 95 percent done. There’s a few canola fields […]
2023-10-06 10:00
On Sunday, Sept. 24, The Venue hosted a special fundraiser to raise money to purchase an AED that will be located at their site at 125 – 5th Avenue. Live entertainment for the event was performed by Michael Carson. “The event was great. We had MCG Careers here working the door and inviting people to come […]
2023-10-06 09:58
New Patient Entertainment Systems are currently being installed at the High River Hospital and are being enjoyed by patients and their families. The High River District Health Care Foundation (HRDHCF), along with its major funding partners excitedly announced the installation on Sept. 27. This program couldn’t be done without the community support. “We have been […]
2023-10-06 09:54
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, a small group of people gathered in George Lane Memorial Park on the cool evening to honour their loved ones in the Memorial Tree and Bench dedication ceremony. “I would like to thank everyone for participating in the 2023 Town of High River Memorial Tree and Bench program. Most importantly, thank […]
2023-10-06 09:52
By October of 2021, Tirzah Aidrian had spent five or six years working as a paramedic, and between her and her husband’s shift work it was extremely difficult to find childcare. “So I sat down to try and brainstorm and figure out, like, what else can I do?” said Aidrian, “I’ve always been very entrepreneurial, […]
2023-10-06 09:49
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The Alberta Culture Days Artists Market, hosted by the High River Art Society at The Venue on Thursday, Sept. 7, highlighted several local artists from the community including Dr. Keith E. Spackman. Dr. Spackman practiced in High River for over 40-plus years. He is a family doctor, retired anesthesiologist and former High River and District […]
2023-09-29 07:39
Now that the High Country Drive update has been in temporary operation for almost a month, the Town of High River is encouraging community feedback. They are aware of the comments being made on many of High River’s Facebook pages and want those comments and observations to be made on the town website’s survey at www.highriver.ca. Based […]
2023-09-29 07:37
After almost a year of planning and fundraising, the unveiling ceremony of the memorial mural for High River musician Mel Wilson took place on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in downtown High River in the walkway between Colossi’s Coffee House and Evelyn’s Memory Lane Diner. Wilson passed away on January 21, 2019, after a short illness. Wilson […]
2023-09-29 07:35
Rock-A-Billy Entertainment is excited to be bringing a tribute show of Rod “the Mod” Stewart to High River on Oct. 14. Every Story Paints a Picture is the theme of the concert and will feature Vic Vaga’s dynamite tribute to Rod Stewart. “We are excited to be having Vic back,” said Adele Mundell of Rock-A-Billy […]
2023-09-29 07:33
The day was hot and the competition fierce as 35 teams battled it out at the Fall Cornhole Tournament at the Sunset Drive In on Saturday, Sept. 16. The tournament started with the official cry of the bagpipes played by Calgarian Russ Robertson and then the round robin tournament was on. The sport of cornhole, […]
2023-09-29 07:32
When hundreds of public health and safety officials gather in Edmonton this week for the Safety in Our Cities conference, they will discuss what role legal pressure can play in changing addicted people’s behaviour. As the conferees will learn, the international evidence is clear: compassionate intervention can work. An excellent example comes from U.S. states […]
2023-09-18 06:05
The High River Legion is more than halfway towards its goal of raising $25,000 to replace the floor at the Legion branch. As of Sept. 7, $15,691 out of the $25,000 goal has been reached to replace the floor at the High River Legion. “We sent out letters and emails to all the members asking […]
2023-09-15 07:59
A letter signed by High River and Foothills County residents opposed to the Rimrock Renewables biodigester proposal has been delivered to Rebecca Schulz, Alberta’s minister of Environment and Protected Areas. Part of the letter reads: “With reference to the recent decision from (Infrastructure) minister (Nathan) Neudorf and the AUC (Alberta Utilities Commission) regarding pausing approval […]
2023-09-14 04:33
High River Legion Branch is celebrating the first National Legion Week from Sunday, Sept. 17 to Saturday, Sept. 23 The Dominion Executive Committee has approved the establishment of the first National Legion Week. Already marked by some Provincial Commands and their branches since the 1980s, the annual observance will now become a coast-to-coast celebration. “Every […]
2023-09-13 08:51
The Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association hosted Trail’s End 2023, a showcase of cowboy poetry and music featuring many of the best in the West, from Sept. 8-10 at the High River Full Gospel Church. The weekend was packed full of performances by new performers to the seasoned veterans. “This was the biggest and best show […]
2023-09-12 05:39
A Plus 1 Convenience store is moving into the previous location of the downtown 7-11 in High River. Asif Mohammad and his wife, Carmen Elles, have been in the convenience store business for the past 16 years and are looking forward to opening one in High River. It’s their fifth store. “We are opening here […]
2023-09-11 09:14
High River councillor and hot air balloon pilot Jamie Kinghorn has some big plans for the 10th anniversary of the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River. The festival runs from Wednesday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 1. There will be 35 hot air balloon pilots attending the event; “the largest contingent yet,” he […]
2023-09-08 10:14
Alberta RCMP Traffic were out across the province enforcing traffic safety laws during the Labour Day long weekend and issued 2,124 tickets from Sept. 1-4. Of the tickets issued, 1,124 were for speeding, 41 were for distracted driving, and 46 were for liquor and cannabis offences. Alberta RCMP also issued 50 tickets because people were […]
2023-09-08 04:19
Students across the province are heading back to school. The Alberta RCMP would like to remind students, parents and drivers of a few safety tips which will make the return to school a safe one for everyone. Parents and guardians Show your child a safe route by which to walk to and from school. Make […]
2023-09-07 10:22
The Foothills Writers Group held a “Writers’ Day” workshop at The Venue on Saturday, Sept. 2. Readers and writers of all ages were welcome to come spend a day with the group. “The Foothills Writers Group was newly formed just over a year ago and has anywhere from 40 to 60 members, coming from Vulcan […]
2023-09-07 06:23
Monuments and landmarks across Canada will be lighting up red in honour of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day on Saturday, Sept. 9. Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society and the Town of High River are participating by illuminating the entrance to George Lane Memorial Park in red lights from Friday, Sept. 1 to Saturday, […]
2023-09-06 09:57
Opponents of a biogas plant planned for the High River area say it should be halted under Alberta’s moratorium on renewable energy projects. They’re petitioning the province to include the Rimrock Renewables’ biodigester in the province’s seven-month pause on larger renewable electricity-producing developments. Critics of the plant, proposed for a 41.4-hectare site 5.5 kilometres west […]
2023-09-05 05:00
Experience Alberta’s largest celebration of arts, culture, heritage, diversity and community spirit through events across the province throughout the month of September. There are eight culture days host locations in High River participating in Alberta Culture Days: The Venue, 125 5th Ave. SW, and their website is www.thevenuehighriver.com. The Venue is distributing postcards with a map of […]
2023-09-01 11:23
Writers’ Day hosted by Foothills Writer’s Group On Saturday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Venue on 5th Avenue presents “Writers’ Day”, hosted by Foothills Writers Group. Readers and writers of all ages are welcome to come spend a day with the Foothills Writers Group. There will be contests, meet a published author, write […]
2023-08-30 08:04
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that the Labour Day long weekend can be extra busy at the border as Canada welcomes many international students, returning residents and travellers enjoying the last official long weekend of summer. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring legitimate travel […]
2023-08-29 05:04
Several Foothills County seniors helped Zone 2 win the trophy for the Highest Medal Standing at the recent Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in the Brooks-Newell region. The provincial competition hosted over 800 athletes, ranging in age from 55 to 92, from Aug. 17-20. The athletes represented eight zones across Alberta as they competed in […]
2023-08-25 07:16
If you have an event you would like readers to know about, please message the details to dmarcinkowski@postmedia.com. Habitat For Humanity Southern Alberta—Foothills Chapter ‘Building Homes & Hope 2023 Summer Raffle’ The raffle will help raise funds towards the upcoming construction of a duplex in High River. Habitat homes provide local families with safe and affordable […]
2023-08-25 04:52
If you want a unique movie night experience, the High River Sunset Drive In at the High River Ag Grounds, 64137 – Hwy 543 East, is now open for business. This not-for-profit organization is currently run completely by volunteers and supports many local charities. All movies are double feature and priced at $40 per vehicle. […]
2023-08-10 07:32
Friends and family, visitors and music enthusiasts gathered in George Lane Park and then at The Venue on Sunday, August 6 for the El Papalote Events Heritage Day weekend celebrations. Over 750 people sat under the shade of the cottonwood trees at George Lane Park and listened to the lively mariachi band, Mariachi International Sol […]
2023-08-10 07:27
Friday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. at The Venue – Gratuitous Platypus “Gratuitous Platypus is a dynamic slacker-rock band leading the charge to a new era of alternative music.” Thanks to the Town of High River and the United Way, The Venue is offering their second youth night at The Venue. They are thrilled to […]
2023-08-10 07:25
The music is happening at The Venue on 5th Avenue and the George Lane Park Bandstand this weekend. As always, the shows are free; with donations appreciated. Come, enjoy and bring a lawn chair. On Saturday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. Foothills Brass is performing at The Venue. Foothills Brass Quintet is a group of highly accomplished […]
2023-08-03 08:39
On Sunday, July 30, in a highly anticipated $30,000 championship final heat at the Battle of the Foothills at the High River Ag grounds, Chanse Vigen of Calgary, Jamie Laboucane of St. Walburg, SK, Wade Salmond of Weekes, SK and High River’s Jason Glass drove for the championship title at one of chuckwagon racing’s most […]
2023-08-03 08:36
A raw water storage reservoir is under construction at the Hamlet of Aldersyde and the earth movers are busy moving a lot of dirt near Highway 2 south of the Aldersyde overpass. “What you see being built is the raw water storage reservoir that is a requirement by Alberta Environment for us to store water […]
2023-08-03 08:33
The much-loved, iconic “Superman House” was exposed last week when a tree trimmer went and removed the tall caragana hedge from in front of it along 5th Street SE. To some it’s known as the Robertson or Koopman House, but more famously it is known as the Superman House because of its appearance in the third […]
2023-08-02 07:28
Calgary has sufficient land within current boundaries for its growth for the next 35 to 49 years, the city said
2023-07-28 09:26
Over 100 garden and flower enthusiasts paid to tour eight exclusive flower gardens in High River on Saturday, July 22. “It was just fantastic. We had 112 visitors that paid for tickets and came through the gardens. We had a lot of people from Calgary come through. They were all just so delighted with the […]
2023-07-27 08:15
Over three days of competition from July 21 to 23, chuckwagon fans were treated to ideal weather and racetrack conditions and ten heats of the best of professional chuckwagon racing. When the dust settled at the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) Battle of the Foothills, the 2023 Medicine Hat Stampede Champion Jamie Laboucane of St. […]
2023-07-27 08:13
The Town of High River believes that people build communities and that citizens are critical in contributing to the vitality and high quality of life in the community. Town council is committed to providing the Community Vitality Fund for the purpose of empowering citizens to initiate, manage and implement projects, ensuring the success of community […]
2023-07-27 08:11
At a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on July 4, the Town of High River Council reviewed a design update to the Aquatic Facility Expansion initiative. At the July 10th Town Council meeting, councillors approved the design update. “When we kicked off this project, along every milestone, we promised to bring back a motion […]
2023-07-27 08:08
After 34 years in the community, High River’s Spring Ball program has come to an end. “In a way it was sad to discontinue the program. We were ready to organize it another year but we didn’t get enough interested parties to make it happen. Carmen Sewell, our team leader, tried all different combinations to […]
2023-07-27 08:04
Over 400 people attended the free community concert put on by High Riverites Doug Niemans and Perry Thompson in George Lane Park on Saturday, July 15. Niemans is all about contributing to the community he grew up in and now raises his family in. He’s about making people feel happy through entertainment. “Doug likes to gather […]
2023-07-27 08:00
Foothills County council has declared a Municipal Agricultural Disaster due to the ongoing drought and current crop conditions. “It’s bad,” said Rob Siewert, Foothills County’s Division 1 councillor and deputy reeve. “The perennial crops, the hay crops and pastures, are pretty well done for. There’s very little growth on them and they are not expected […]
2023-07-13 09:58
A large group of High River residents were on hand at the town council meeting on Monday, July 10, when Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) representatives provided an update on their air monitoring efforts. Greg Piorkowski, NRCB science and technology manager, explained how the two air monitoring stations at the Highwood Spray Park work and […]
2023-07-12 10:46
Ecole Secondaire Highwood High School celebrated June 20 their student’s excellence by handing out over $47,000 in scholarships. This year, Highwood High School students were awarded over $57,000 for their academic efforts by the Alberta government. In addition to the Rutherford scholarships, graduates of Highwood had a large number of community scholarships available to them. […]
2023-07-11 10:54
The Barry Ferguson Memorial Show and Shine took place behind the High River Hospital on Saturday, June 10. High River Hospital Volunteer Coordinator Grace Ledoux and Roger Hamel, owner of CDI International Inc and a member of the River City Classics and Eamon’s Garage Historical Society, played a big part in getting a few of […]
2023-07-06 09:41
High Riverites Perry Thompson and Doug Niemans are bringing a fun filled evening to George Lane Park, on Saturday, July 15. Four music performances will take place on the black event stage, and in between acts there will be additional fun for the audience including a watermelon eating contest, three-legged race and potato sack race. […]
2023-07-05 12:43
As of July 1, the Town of High River moved to a water conservation level 2, which states that the water conservation bylaw is being enforced and specific watering days will be implemented. Under level 2 water conservation guidelines, residents are allowed to water their lawns on designated days: Southwest – Monday and Thursday Southeast – Tuesday […]
2023-07-04 09:31
The Longview 4-H Beef Club has presented a cheque for $43,400 to the High River District Health Care Foundation. The money was raised through the club’s Donation Steer Project at the annual Show and Sale in May. The cheque was presented to Wendy Kennelly, the foundation’s executive director. Proceeds from this year’s Donation Steer Project […]
2023-06-29 10:19
Canadian Pro Rodeo Association (CPRA) cowboys and cowgirls competed for Olson Silver buckles and cheques at the pay window at the Guy Weadick Pro Rodeo on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. On Friday night, the grandstand saw over 900 spectators and on Saturday night, there were over 1,500. The cabaret and beer gardens, […]
2023-06-28 11:30
High River In High River, George Lane Memorial Park will be the place to be during the day and then head over to Emerson Lake and watch the fireworks in the night sky. In George Lane Memorial Park, the activities go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature live music from Eddie Whisky and […]
2023-06-27 04:24
Foothills Energy Co-op has donated $5,500 to the Ecole Secondaire Highwood High School Highwood Indigenous Learning Landscape (HILL) project. Ken Wardley with Foothills Energy Co-op said the company heard about the sustainability project at Ecole Secondaire Highwood High School and liked the concept of the Indigenous learning project for the students. “This project is wonderful and we […]
2023-06-23 06:08
After 32 years serving their special chop suey and ginger beef, Jim and Wendy Lem at the High River Inn will close their doors after a buffet service on Sunday, June 25. “We came here to High River in September 1991,” said Wendy Lem. “We were in Vancouver before that for a couple of years, […]
2023-06-22 09:27
The High River and Nanton Ag Societies hosted a benefit rodeo for Sabrina Glazier, a young barrel racer from Cayley, at the High River Ag Grounds on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. On July 29, 2022, Glazier’s life was irrevocably changed when she sustained a severe spinal injury while warming up a young […]
2023-06-21 05:40
Father’s Day Tractor Pull and Truck Show On Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., it’s free admission to come out to The Call of the West Museum at the High River Ag Grounds, 64137AB-543, for the annual tractor pull and the museum’s inaugural Truck Show. This event will showcase trucks of all […]
2023-06-16 10:22
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