August 14, 2020
Things to Watch For
July 13 - August 21: Geo Adventure for Youth (Ages 5+)
In this program, youth can earn points and enter a chance to win a Recreation Centre prize pack all while getting active and exploring High River! Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, youth will get a clue for a new location in Town with a task to complete. Grab a bike, scooter, skateboard or walk to the location, take snapshots while completing the task and send on to the Rec team.

To learn more about either of these programs and to register, contact our Community Programs Facilitator Amber Jardine at ajardine@highriver.ca or 403-603-3507.
Changes to Downtown Parking 
Residents and visitors are adjusting successfully to the implementation of 3-hour parking restrictions in the downtown area. Signs were installed in early July. Manager of Protective Services Peter Genereux says things are going smoothly with only a few issues brought forward. One concern is that some drivers have been parking in private lots and spaces. Residents can access a map of available free public parking on the Town website or from the Visitor Information Centre. Enforcement of the parking restrictions will begin after the Labour Day weekend. Under the Traffic Bylaw, violations can result in a warning, a ticket or towing of a vehicle. The penalty for parking over 3-hours is $100. The goal of 3-hour parking is to ensure spaces are available for shoppers and customers of businesses in the area.
Highlights From August 10 Council Meeting
Bob Snodgrass Recreation Centre Re-opening Plan. Council has directed administration to develop a plan for a partial re-opening of the BSRC. We will keep everyone updated as plans are developed and approved.

Youth Park Task Force. Council has approved the creation of a Youth Park Task Force to look at improvements and possible additions, utilizing a donation of $200,000 that was provided to the High River/United Way Partnership, to the property at 1204 10th Avenue SE, including the Mini Golf, Skate Park and surrounding greenspace.

Sunset Drive-In. Council has approved a request to amend the lease agreement between the Town of High River and the Sunset Drive-In to include music and vocal concerts broadcast only over FM radio. With this approval from Council, the Sunset Drive-In can now proceed with their application for a formal change of use through the Planning Department. Once completed this will allow the Drive-In to be used for charity fundraising events, while meeting physical distancing requirements.

These are highlights only. Please refer to the official Minutes for more information at highriver.ca/council-meetings once available.
2020 Property Tax Deadline
The 2020 property tax payment deadline is August 31, 2020 unless property owners
are on the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP).

Visit highriver.ca/property-taxes/ for more information, or call 403-652-2110.
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contact the Town of High River Office at 403.652.2110 or email communications@highriver.ca