Category: Events

Business After Hours Offers Development and Networking Opportunities

The Business After Hours event being held on March 25 at the Highwood Golf & Country Club will be more than just a chance to listen to two of Canada’s most sought after public speakers. It will also be an opportunity for the local business community to network with their peers and showcase High River…

March 1, 2015
Calgary to Host a Stop on TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay

Announced (Tuesday) by the organizing committee, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG, is coming to Calgary on July 3, 2015. “I’m excited that our city is one of only five stops outside of Ontario for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay.” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “Calgarians know…

February 28, 2015
2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Final Medal Results

By Martina Emard Final Medal Count # Zone Gold Silver Bronze 1 3 12 10 12 2 1 6 11 10 3 6 13 4 3 4 4 7 3 5 5 2 1 5 7 6 5 3 8 2 7 8 2 3 2 8 7 1 1 4 Zone 1: Sunny South;…

February 28, 2015
Rowan House Celebrates 15 Years

Join us in celebrating 15 years serving the Foothills at our annual Hope & Healing Gala! Our signature fundraiser will take place Saturday, April 25th at Lynnwood Ranch in Aldersyde and promises to be another great evening. Dinner, dancing, raffles, live and silent auctions – all in support of women and children in the…

February 28, 2015
HIGH RIVER – ‘Wild America’s’ is coming to you!

Be amazed and learn about some of the coolest animals from Argentina to the Canadian Arctic this coming this Wednesday and Thursday only. Come face to face with owls, vultures, eagles, a peregrine falcon and more during incredible free flight bird of prey demonstrations presented by The Canadian Raptor Conservancy. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo…

February 25, 2015
A Message from Alberta Education Minister Gordon Dirks on Pink Shirt Day

As you may know, Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 when a Grade 9 student was bullied by other students for wearing a pink polo shirt to school. In response, hundreds of students showed up the following morning wearing pink both as a way to support the student and to demonstrate that…

February 24, 2015
Government Conducts Simulated Disaster Exercise

The Alberta government and emergency management experts will be holding a three-day emergency disaster exercise to help better prepare Alberta for future disasters. “We’ve had our fair share of disasters in Alberta and it’s important that we continue to improve the way we prepare and respond. With the learnings from this exercise, we’ll ensure that…

February 24, 2015
Mould Education Sessions Planned for March

HIGH RIVER, AB: Bow Valley College, in cooperation with the Town of High River, is hosting several mould education sessions with expertise provided by Alberta Health Services. The sessions will be held on: • Monday, Mar. 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Mar.…

February 24, 2015
Much Needed Lift for Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley & District

The Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley and District receive money from the Community Facilities Enhancement Fund and Legacy Oil + Gas plus upgrades from the Town of Black Diamond.

February 21, 2015
2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

ENMAX Centre Thursday, February 19th Pre-entertainment 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lethbridge is invited to celebrate at the Opening Ceremonies which will officially begin the Lethbridge 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. Eight zones will be brought together in spirited competition, participation and the unity of sport in…

February 20, 2015
Call for Volunteers to Participate in Mock Evacuation Centre

On February 26, the Town of High River and M.D. of Foothills will be conducting a mock disaster for our Emergency Social Services team. This will involve the set up and operation of a Reception/Evacuation Centre at the Legacy Regional Fieldhouse in Aldersyde. In order to make this scenario more realistic for our ESS…

February 19, 2015
Family Literacy Day in the Foothills School Division

Held annually on January 27, this national initiative raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. It’s a popular initiative in FSD and our schools planned a variety of fun activities to encourage students and their families to learn together. Among those who visited schools as “celebrity…

February 19, 2015
Fargo TV Series Returning to Film in High River February 19th, 20th and 23rd

Fargo S2 Productions Inc. will be in High River on February 19th, 20th, and 23rd to film an episode of the television series Fargo

February 18, 2015
High River Policing Committee Hosting Open House

HIGH RIVER, AB: The High River Policing Committee is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Culture Centre (251 9 Avenue S.W.). Residents are invited to provide input on what priorities they think the RCMP should focus on for 2015. “This is a chance for residents to meet…

February 18, 2015
Drop-in Information Session Planned for Downtown Phase 2

HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River will be hosting a drop-in information session for residents and businesses to view plans, provide feedback and ask questions on phase 2 of the downtown infrastructure replacement program. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial…

February 17, 2015