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The 30th Annual High River Santa Claus Parade is just around the corner. It starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in downtown High River. The event features a variety of family-friendly activities, live music and entertainment, craft fair, outdoor market and more!

View the above map for details on the parade route, road closures and parking restrictions.
The theme this year is "Joy to the World." With a full evening of activities planned, residents and visitors are encouraged to come early to take in all the sites.

"Light Up George Lane Park" will be officially 'turned on' prior to the parade, with ceremonies getting under way just after 5 p.m. at the entrance to George Lane Park. 

 
The Stampede Stage will be set up on the corner of 4 Avenue and 1 Street S.W. (just north of the Museum of the Highwood). Entertainment will run from 6 p.m. until the start of the parade, and then again following the parade until 8:30 p.m.

Complete details on all events can be found at www.christmasinhighriver.ca 

The new television series Tin Star started filming in High River this past June and since then has contributed over $1 million dollars into the local economy. By the time filming wraps up in the next couple of weeks, it is estimated that that number will be closer to $1.5 million.

Tin Star is described as 'an epic tale of deception, betrayal, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of a remote and beautiful Canadian mountain town.' The series will star Tim Roth; who is known for his roles in 'The Hateful Eight,' 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Reservoir Dogs' and Christina Hendricks; known for her roles in 'Mad Men' and 'Drive.'

Since day one the crew has worked closely with the Town of High River to ensure that filming went smoothly and disruptions to traffic, businesses and residents was minimized whenever possible.

The Town was recently provided a progress update and given details on some of the economic benefits that have been spread throughout the community as a result of filming.

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This article is part of a continuing series of communications on new growth and development in High River. Check out previous editions of the Town Crier for information on some of the other projects of 2016.

High River's downtown core will soon welcome a new addition to the town's dining options. Renovations are underway to convert a former office space on 1 Street S.W. to a 42 seat pizza restaurant.

With the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area, including the anticipated opening of the new provincial building, there will continue to be an increase in employees, customers and clients seeking shopping and dining opportunities.

As the number and variety of interesting food and beverage venues continues to grow and evolve, residents and visitors alike will be assured of finding something in High River to suit everyone's tastes.

The two gazebos at Sunshine Lake will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, Nov. 23 to allow crews to perform minor repairs.

Work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.

Visitors in the area are asked to obey construction signage and not enter these sites until work is complete.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is invisible, tasteless and odourless. CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not completely burn in appliances such as furnaces, fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, generators and vehicles.

It is essential to have a working carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home. CO detectors should be checked on a monthly basis along with your smoke detectors to ensure they are in working order.

For more information on carbon monoxide visit the Fire Prevention Canada website at www.fiprecan.ca/quick-facts-on-co