HIGH
RIVER
TO NEW HEIGHTS
As a community, we have our sights
set high, and for good reason.
HIGH RIVER VIDEO
A great community begins with great people!
Watch the video online at www.highriver.ca
We’ve not only rebuilt our beautiful town but have
emerged as a leader of opportunity. It is time to
celebrate what makes High River stand taller and
shout it from new heights!
Consider this an open invitation to go on a new
adventure together. We are on a bold path to shape
the future of High River - one that is destined for
success and couldn’t have come at a better time.
Population
12,920
Total Building Permits
(2015)
386
(Statistics Canada 2011)
Construction value $60,035,626.00
(Town of High River Planning Department)
Trade Area
60,000 ppl (approx)
# Registered Businesses
Total Housing Starts
Fast Facts
Jodi Dawson
Manager of Economic
Development
Town of High River
(2015)
34 single family dwellings
30 (units) multi-family dwellings
(Town of High River Planning Department)
(2015)
256 Home Occupation
296 In Town
486 Out of Town
(Town of High River Economic Development)
Total Residential Dwelling Sales
238
$310,000 median selling price
(Calgary Real Estate Board 2015)
P. 403.603.3431
309B Macleod Tr. S.W.
C. 403.461.5423
High River, Alberta
E. [email protected] T1V 1Z5
W. www.highriver.ca
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FRESH NEW
DOWNTOWN
High River now has a fresh new
downtown complete with beautiful
flowers and trees that line the
pedestrian-friendly streetscapes.
Phase 3 of the downtown revitalization project is
now underway and will provide the town with a
vital centre for creativity and entrepreneurship.
The new, expanded sidewalks and enhanced
streetscapes will create new spaces within the
public realm that can be used and programmed for
street performances, events, markets, and festivals.
A STRONG
BUSINESS
COMMUNITY
The business community in High
River is strong, since 2013, the
Town experienced more than a 90%
recovery rate and 155,000+ square
feet of commercial/industrial
development space has opened in
High River.
This includes a new Canadian Tire, Mark’s Work
Warehouse, Peavey Mart, Subway, Tim Hortons,
Mac’s, Esso and more!
It has also been very exciting to see businesses
return or expand such as Colossi’s, Carlson’s, Flys
Etc., and the High River Library.
AMAZING
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
High River has always had a cohesive
and united community and that was
strengthened after 2013. The Town
continues to host and has expanded
on its annual events and traditions,
drawing residents together and
attracting returning visitors.
Above
Heritage Inn International Balloon
Festival - Night Glow (takes place
annually in September)
Left
River City Classics Show n’ Shine
(takes place annually in September)
Right
Canada Day celebrations
in George Lane Park
PARKS &
GREEN SPACES
Parks and greenspaces have
been revitalized and remediated
throughout High River. In 2015
alone, 25 years’ worth of parks
projects were completed.
FLOOD MITIGATION
AND PROTECTION
High River is now the most well
protected town in Canada from
flooding. To date, over $100
million has been invested in flood
mitigation and protection for the
community.
More information can be found at
www.HRready.ca.
BUILD IT BACK
BETTER MENTALITY
We are using a “build it back
better” mentality and looking for
innovative ways to improve our
town. This natural playground
recently opened and is a first for
High River.
Children are encouraged to use imaginative and
open-ended play while connecting with nature.
INNOVATIVE
PROJECTS & POLICIES
With the Town’s progressive
Council at the helm, two new
community gardens have been built
in the southwest and northwest
areas of High River.
These are adding to the already existing and
thriving garden in Sheppard Family Park. Residents
who are interested in growing their own food can
now do so by booking a plot.
Council has also recently passed bylaws permitting
backyard bees and chickens within Town limits
creating sustainable food growth and production
as well as an educational component for local youth
and residents.
The Town is also currently working on a major
review of the Land Use Bylaw.