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Profile of High River

High River began as a meeting place. Later, it became an important agricultural and commercial center. Today, you'll discover a thriving true-to-its roots western town with all the modern conveniences, everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay!

In High River you will find very special kinds of event & festivals from chuckwagon races to Country Fairs and all kinds of activities for the sport-minded - rafting, canoeing, swimming, fishing . . . We also have wonderful facilities for skating, tennis, camping, bowling, golfing . . . and much much more! Visit us Soon!

High River Population:

Population Profile

	Total Population	7,640
	Total Number of Households	2,665
	Average Household Income ($)	31,317
	Population by Age
	0-14	1,880
	15-24	945
	25-34	1,190
	35-44	1,235
	45-64	1,295
	Over 65	1,045

Population of Surrounding Area

	Area	Population
	Black Diamonad	1,811
	Longview	310
	MD of Foothills	12,474
	Okotoks	10,000
	Turner Valley	1,526

High River Housing:

High River Housing Information

	Total No. of Dwellings	2,670
	Single Detached	2,025
	Owned Dwellings	2,000
	Rented Dwellings	670

High River Community Events:

Events Calendar

Date	Event	Where
January 1/00	Millenium Party	Recplex (1:00 - 5:00 PM)
January 13-16/00	Highwood Men's Bonspiel
February 14/00	Valentine's Day
February 17-20/00	Highwood Ladies Bonspiel
February 21/00	Family Day	Recplex (1:00 - 5:00 PM)
March 16-19/00	Highwood Mixed Bonspiel
March 31/00	Arena Shutdown
April 13/00	WPCA Tarp Auction	High River Agriculture Grounds
April 16/00	Palm Sunday
April 21/00	Good Friday
April 23/00	Easter Sunday
April 28-29/00	Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair	Recplex
April 29/00	Rotary Club Garage Sale	Recplex
May 14/00	Mother's Day
May 22/00	Little Britches Parade & Rodeo/Victoria Day
June 16/00	WPCA Chuckwagon Races
June 17/00	WPCA Chuckwagon Races/Little Britches Rodeo
June 18/00	Father's Day
June 19-23/00	Weadick Week Celebration
June 19/00	Chamber Golf Tournament
June 23-25/00	WPCA Chuckwagon Races
June 24/00	CPRA Rodeo - Rodeo Dance
June 25/00	CPRA Rodeo
June 30/00	Homecoming - High River High School Grad
July 1/00	Homecoming - Canada Day
July 2/00	Homecoming
July 13/00	Rotary Golf Tournament
July 22/00	Ranch Rodeo
August 6/00	Heritage River Run
August 7/00	Heritage Day
August 14-19/00	High River Hockey School	Recplex
August 25-26/00	High River Country Fair & Horse Show	Recplex & Agriculture
August 26/00	High River Highland Games	Highwood High School
September 4/00	Labour Day
September 8/00	Foothills Literacy Test
October 9/00	Thanksgiving Day
October 31/00	Halloween
November 2/00	Lions 25th Anniversary - Lions Birthday Party for Town
November 3-4/00	Arts Alive
November 11/00	Remembrance Day
December 1/00	Santa Claus Parade/Midnight Madness
December 1-2/00	Community Christmas Fair	Highwood Memorial Centre
December 25/00	Christmas Day
December 26/00	Boxing Day Tournament	Recplex
December 31/00	New Year's Eve Ball

High River Industry:

ECONOMIC BASE
"High River has developed as a major service centre for its surrounding district. Situated in the heart of the prosperous ranches and farms of southern Alberta, High River has drawn its major economic strength over the years from agriculture. A good growing season and a moderate climate contribute to the overall agricultural prosperity of this region. Not surprisingly, grain elevators, machinery dealerships, livestock services, bulk suppliers and a distillery (using local agriculture product) have located in High River. High River is also fortunate to have vast deposits of natural gas and petroleum in close proximity.

As High River has grown in importance as a service centre, a number of public services have located in the town. Today, a modern hospital, a full school system, agriculture and public health offices, the Municipal District of Foothills #31, and other administrative agencies have headquarters in High River.

Local commerce has expanded with the town's growth. Three malls and an extensive commercial section are patronized by residents and non-residents alike." Text from http://www.cadvision.com/highriver/EDLINKS/ED2.htm

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