Current News & Updates
Check out the Feb. 11 Big n' lil' Kids Community Hockey game and don't forget to submit a story to the High River Kraft Hockeyville rally page; Get ready for Family Day activities offered at the Recreation Complex Feb. 19; Help the Town congratulate Fire Chief Zebedee for receiving a Meritorious Service Medal...and more!
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Big n' Lil' Kids Community Hockey Game

A community hockey game will be held on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex arena - help us 'Rally High River'!
The High River Kraft Cup is a fun hockey game between big and littles.  It will unite the generations in one hockey game where spectators will cheer and enjoy the festive atmosphere with our community friends.  

This will be the final rally before High River's Kraft Hockeyville submission moves to phase two where a panel of judges (Kraft, NHL and NHLPA Reps) will narrow entries down to the Top 4 (2 from the east and 2 from the west).  

Although this is a FREE community event, we are encouraging donations of Kraft Food Bank items to the High River Food Bank. 


 
Read more below about the Kraft Hockeyville Community Contest

Town encourages community participation in Kraft Hockeyville competition

The Town's Parks and Recreation Division has partnered with a committee of local residents to nominate High River for the 2018 Kraft Hockeyville community building contest.
 
"The goal is for the community of High River to come together and share stories about hockey in our town and our local arenas with the hope that we will be selected as one of the finalists and receive some much-needed funding towards arena upgrades," says Melissa Pryor, chair of the High River Kraft Hockeyville Committee.
 
The Kraft Hockeyville 2018 grand prize is $250,000 in arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game and the 2nd, 3rd & 4th place winners will each receive $25,000 in arena upgrades.
 
"If selected, the Town and the organizing committee have agreed that we would use this money toward a new Zamboni, a new sound system, arena lighting LED retrofit as well as painting and architectural upgrades," says Craig Stanley, manager of Parks and Recreation with the Town. "These are the top needs for our two arenas at the Recreation Complex."
 
As High River has already been nominated by the organizing committee, the community is encouraged to show their support by submitting their stories, photos, videos, and notes to the High River rally page, which will increase High River's score in the contest.
 
"We have 95 submissions from the High River community so far and I would love to see our residents unite behind this initiative and show Canada what an awesome place High River is and what amazing people we have living here," adds Pryor. "We need our community to help us gain Rally Points by submitting at least 100 stories to the rally page as well as sharing and interacting with our social media posts."
 
The community can help boost the Rally Score by adding notes, uploading photos & videos, tweeting from the community page and interacting with the community content gallery.
 
Submit stories to the High River Rally Page here
 
Share, retweet and tag posts on Facebook: highriverkrafthockeyville2018 and Twitter @HRKH2018 using the hashtags #KraftHockeyville , #Contest  and #HRKH2018

Reminder: School & playground zone hours are now harmonized

The Town would like to remind residents that an amendment was made to the Traffic Safety Bylaw regarding school and playground zones in July 2017.

The operating hours for both school and playground zones is now from 7:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset daily. 

The amendment was based on recommendations made by the High River Policing Committee and aims to improve the safety of children who may be using playgrounds and sports fields outside of school hours, as well as to simplify traffic regulations for drivers.

Updated traffic signage has been installed and enforcement of the new regulations has begun.
High River Fire Chief receives Meritorious Service Medal

ToHR Fire Chief Len Zebedee
The Town is pleased to announce that Fire Chief Len Zebedee has been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding leadership and professionalism during and after the 2013 flood.

The Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) enable the Governor General, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen and all Canadians, to recognize individuals who have made remarkable contributions in many different fields, who inspire others and who share a common goal of making a positive difference.

Zebedee will be invited to an upcoming ceremony where his decoration will be presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

More information about the Meritorious Service Decorations and the Canadian Honours System can be found at http://merit.gg.ca 
Volunteers needed Feb. 19

The Town's Community Programming Division is in need of adult volunteers to help support the Family Day event on February 19 at the Recreation Complex from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Please contact Iva Woodward at 403-603-3507


On It commuter bus service to end in High River Feb. 28
The On It regional transit pilot project will officially end commuter service in High River on Wednesday, February 28.
 
"During the pilot project we saw low ridership numbers with only 4-6users per day," said Craig Snodgrass, Mayor of High River. "The pilot was developed and implemented by the Calgary Regional Partnership, and with the CRP being dissolved, combined with low interest and high costs in High River, we decided to withdraw from the regional transit pilot entirely."
 
In a joint press release from the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) and Southland Transportation, representatives announced that Southland Transportation has agreed to take over ownership and management of the On-It Regional Transit system assets from CRP, but this does not include the continuation of the pilot transit bus services to and from High River.
 
The Town of High River along with Black Diamond and Turner Valley withdrew from the On It Regional Transportation Pilot project earlier in 2018, prior to this ownership transfer announcement.

"The Town will keep inter-municipal transportation on our radar," added Snodgrass. "We are open to initiatives that make sense for our residents as long as they are economically feasible for us."
Upcoming Programs:

Pound with Barb

It's time to Pound! Come and unleash your Inner Rock Star! This 45 min. full body workout is inspired by playing the drums. Suited for all fitness and Rock Star Levels. Bring your yoga mat, water and a Rocking attitude!
Location: Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex - Studio A
Thu. Mar. 1-Mar. 29 7:45PM-8:30PM $55
5 classes (Min 6 - Max 12)

NEW Taste of India: Vegetarian Entrees - with Anna

Anna Keyes will lead your through this interactive cooking class where you will enjoy the exotic tastes of India. Your taste buds will be awakened with 2 vegetarian entrees - one a succulent potato, eggplant tomato and cilantro dish, and the other a delectable curried cauliflower dish, along with lemon rice and crispy flatbread to complete your dining experience. Meal and recipes included. Please bring Tupperware containers for possible left overs.
Location: Culture Centre
Sun. Feb. 25 1:00Pm-4:00Pm $60
1 class (Min 6-Max 12)

Call 403-652-4042 to register
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