May 22, 2020
COVID-19: Information Updates
Trails Reminder
Maintaining social distancing isn’t always a walk in the park! With warmer weather, Happy Trails use has increased significantly. Sometimes it’s difficult to stay 2-metres (or 6 feet) from others using the walking paths. Remember to step off the path if another person is coming towards you, if needed to keep a 2-metre buffer. Cyclists should ring a warning bell to let walkers know they’re approaching from behind .

Town of High River Resources
Check out our Wellness Corner for wellness resources and a weekly calendar of activities for mental health and physical well-being.

For general questions, contact our Customer Care line at 403-652-2110, or email corporateservices@highriver.ca. As always, visit our COVID-19 webpage for the latest on the Town’s response to the crisis.

Be Informed
Follow trusted websites for accurate information, including Alberta Health Services. A list of trusted websites can be found on our COVID-19 webpage.
Follow the Town on Facebook and Twitter for additional updates and information.
Upcoming Council Meetings
The following meetings will take place on Monday, May 25:

  • Committee of the Whole Meeting at 10:30am
  • Special Meeting of Council at 1pm

To access the live stream for these meetings, please visit the Council Meetings section of our website and follow the instructions.
Annual Spring Thaw Brings River Monitoring
Weekly river updates and river monitoring signs will keep everyone informed of the current status of the Highwood River. Town staff check key monitoring stations to collect data specifically for the Highwood River basin.

This data includes daily, real time information about the snowpack and snowmelt as the river makes its way towards the Town, descending 1,500 meters from its source in Peter
Lougheed Provincial Park.

LED signs in high traffic areas will advise of the current river status. Monitoring will continue until the end of June.

For more information, visit the River Monitoring section of our website.
Construction Corner
SW Dike & 12th Ave: Prep work begins week of May 19 
Preparatory work has begun but wet weather delayed the planned soil stripping. Roads are open but please be cautious and obey signs.

Centre Street: Prep work begins this week and closure on May 24 
Beginning Sunday evening, May 24, Centre Street will be closed from 2nd Avenue to 4th Avenue for Phase 1 of SE Phase 4 construction. Detour routes will be signed, and alternate access will be established for affected businesses. Vehicle and pedestrian access to all businesses shall be maintained. This closure is estimated to be in effect until mid-July.

High Country Drive: Full closure starting week of May 25 
The first phase of the decommissioning of the sanitary force main will begin with a complete closure of High Country Drive from 7th Street to the business access road starting the week of May 25. Signage will be put in place 24 hours before the closure takes effect. Nearby residents should be aware that there will be vibration felt from this project throughout its duration. It’s expected to wrap up in August.
Opportunity for High School Students
Call out to students going into grade 11 and 12 this fall!

The Town of High River and Foothills School Division are joining forces to offer a unique program for high school students interested in a career in emergency and health services. The Foothills Emergency Services Program will provide students with on-site training in emergency/firefighting and health services.

The training will take place primarily at the High River Fire Hall and will be 80 per cent hands-on activities and 20 per cent online. Students will gain up to 6 high school credits and relevant certifications leading to a variety of health service occupations. Only
12 spots are available for the session starting in Fall 2020.

Application deadline is May 31, 2020. The start date will be dependent on physical distancing requirements.

Interested students should contact Michael Koehler at koehlerm@fsd38.ab.ca    
Pesticides
Throughout the spring and summer, residents will see Parks staff hand pulling weeds and using high pressure water sprays on trees as part of the Town’s Integrated Pest Management strategy. Parks staff do not use pesticides often but will on occasion utilize chemicals in order to prevent the spread of pests, such as weeds, insects and Richardson ground squirrels. Signs are posted at least 48 hours in advance of spraying and remain for 24 hours after the application. Pesticides are only applied by qualified individuals and typically in the early hours of the morning. Where signs are posted, residents are asked to keep their vehicles clear of trees and other park spaces to allow crews to do their work.
Celebrating Public Works Awareness Week: May 17 - 23
Our thanks go to public works professionals who look after so many things in our community. They manage water, sewer, public transportation and refuse removal systems and maintain our public buildings and grounds. Join us in recognizing and thanking the public works professionals at work in High River every day – 365 days of the year! Remember to give them a thumbs up or wave when you drive by!
Notice of Development Permit Application
The following development permit application have been considered by the Development Authority and given conditional approval subject to appeal. A mandatory twenty-one (21) day appeal period is required for anyone claiming to be affected by these notices.  

Proposed Development: Addition to Detached Accessory Building with Variances
Civic Addresses: 1909 High Country Dr NW
Legal Addresses: Plan: 0612108; Block: 10; Lot: 13
21-day posting period end date: June 9

For more information, contact gisaev@highriver.ca
Other Items of Interest
Assessment Map 
The web map of the 2019 property assessments for the 2020 tax year is now available on the Maps section of our website.

Water Bill Reminder
Winter Averaging is now in effect. Visit the Utility Accounts section of the website for more details.
An official Town of High River publication. For more information:
contact the Town of High River Office at 403.652.2110 or email communications@highriver.ca