Read the first-ever High River Vital Signs report, Catch a ride with on-it regional transit, Get ready for the municipal by-election and check out what's happening in Town for Halloween!
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The Town of High River is a people-first community on the Highwood River and a great place to live, work and play. We strive to meet our values of being respectful, ethical, transparent and always acting in the best interest of the community.
As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to work on important projects that are helping to shape the future of the town - a vibrant and thriving community that offers an inclusive social environment and many locally-owned and dynamic businesses.
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Quality of life, beautiful parks and community engagement praised in High River's Vital Signs report
High River's beautiful parks and green spaces, high quality of life, and strong community engagement are just a few of the assets highlighted in the Vital Signs report that was released on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
"This is the first year that High River has participated in the survey and the average grade that respondents gave for the eight categories was a B," said Kalie Mosig, research and content lead for the project. "This is an excellent start and we look forward to tracking our progress and making improvements in the coming years."
The Vital Signs survey was an opportunity for residents to have a voice in the community and celebrate all the things that are positively contributing to life in High River. It also allowed for the collection of feedback on areas that they thought could require more attention.
In total, 571 participants completed the survey in June of 2016. They were asked to grade quality of life indicators throughout the community. This information was combined with data from service providers, organizations and local experts to create a broad snapshot of the community.
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Council votes to reopen 12 Ave S.W. to two-way traffic in coming weeks
On Monday, Sept. 26 council voted to re-open 12 Avenue S.W. to two-way traffic in the coming weeks.
The temporary sandbags will remain in place to continue to provide interim protection, however, adjustments will be made to the road to accommodate travel in both directions.
Modifications to the road could include:
- Reducing the speed to 30 kilometers per hour
- Concrete barriers will be removed to allow more space for vehicles
- Other traffic calming measures may also be installed as needed
Once a timeline has been determined, details will be shared through the Town Crier,
www.highriver.ca and the Town's social media accounts.
Residents are reminded that 12 Avenue S.W. remains a one-way and to please follow posted signage.
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Official list of municipal by-election candidates now available
On September 19, the below candidates filed their nomination papers indicating their intent to run in the October 17, 2016 municipal by-election. The list is final as of 12 noon, September 20.
Official candidate listing for High River Councillor:
TERRY COLEMAN
JAMIE KINGHORN
MICHAEL NYCHYK
SANDRA WIEBE
The municipal by-election will be held on October 17, 2016 and voting will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial Centre located at 128 5 Avenue S.W.
There will be a polling station for patients at the High River General Hospital located at 560 9 Avenue S.W. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a polling station for residents of Sunrise Village located at 660 7 Street N.W. from 3 - 7 p.m.
This list and all information regarding the upcoming by-election for High River Councillor is available on the Town's website
www.highriver.ca under the '
Town Hall' menu.
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Register today for upcoming community programs
Volunteer Board Support & Solutions - Code of Conduct
Oct 18 * Tue * 7-8:30 p.m.
Introduction to Bees & Beekeeping w/ Rebecca Smyth
Oct 29 * Sat * 2-3:30 p.m.
Mindful Relaxation with Tracy Morgan
Nov 3 - Dec 1 * Thur * 7-7:45 p.m.
Country Swing (Bar Style Two-Step) with ACDA Dance Studio
Nov 18 - Dec 16 * Fri * 7:15-8 p.m.
Waltz with ACDA Dance Studio
Nov 18 - Dec 16 Fri 8:15-9 p.m.
Complete details, class location, and registration fees
available online.
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Catch a Ride with On-it Regional Transit
The On-It Regional Transit service launched on October 11 and will take passengers from High River to Calgary. There are two stops in High River. One is located at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and the second is located near 7 Street N.W. and High Country Drive N.W.
There are also routes from Okotoks, Turner Valley and Black Diamond. Schedules, maps and ticket information can be found online at
www.onitregionaltransit.com
On October 3, the Calgary Regional Partnership and the Town of High River celebrated this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the recreation complex.
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Funding for secondary suites available
The Town of High River has grant funding available to assist a limited number of homeowners with the development of legal secondary suites.
Grants are available for 70 per cent of the applicable construction costs, to a maximum of $25,000. Funds may be used to develop a new suite or to upgrade an existing suite to code.
- Homeowners agree to continue to live in the home, and rent out the suite at affordable rates (determined by the province) for five years following receipt of the grant.
- Suites must meet all zoning, building and safety codes.
- Grant funds are not released until an Occupancy Permit is issued.
- Only resident homeowners are eligible. Grants are not available for investment properties or developers.
Grants can be conditionally approved prior to construction, based on an estimate of costs, or after construction with proof of expenses.
Please note that there is only a small amount of funding available and grants will be approved on a first come first served basis.
For information regarding building codes and zoning please contact the Town's Planning department at 403-652-2110. For information regarding the grant program, please contact Kate Tymstra at 403-603-3426.
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#HRNoCarSummer Winner
This summer, residents were encouraged to cycle or walk around the community with a contest that ran until the end of September.
The winner of the #HRNoCarSummer contest is Amanda Pawlitzki, and she will receive a $100 gift card to a local business.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest and submitted their photos!
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Prune trees correctly to stop Dutch elm disease (DED)
An important message from the Town Arborist about tree topping - please use caution when pruning trees and hiring companies for tree maintenance.
Pruning is an essential component to keep your trees healthy and can help prolong its life span if done properly. Pruning is the act of removing dead, diseased or undesirable limbs. The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive trees. Before pruning a tree you need to understand why, when and how to prune.
Avoid tree service companies that recommend "topping" to control tree height and safety. Topping, the practice of removing large branches and tops of trees, has become one of the urban forest's major threats. It dramatically shortens the lifespan of trees and creates hazardous trees rather than eliminating them. This type of cutting results in unsightly weak regrowth that becomes more vulnerable to insects and disease such as Dutch elm disease (DED).
For this reason, it is recommended to hire a professional arborist who is qualified and experienced in pruning. Arborist should be certified and belong to a professional organization such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
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Community
Design Series - Parking
The Community Design Series is a series of topics related to various aspects of community design. The topics in question are all related to the development of the new Land Use Bylaw as an implementation for the Town's community vision and goals. For more information on these topics or the Land Use Bylaw, please contact Melissa Ayers, McElhanney Consulting Services at [email protected] or 587-774-9397 or Khalid Mohammed, Manager of Planning & Development Services at the Town of High River at [email protected] or 403-603-3406.
Parking has been a key concern regarding the new Land Use Bylaw. The Town has a clearly defined vision to encourage walkability within a Smart Growth framework. Previous articles have delved into that topic further, outlining the key rationale and what walkability really means.
The paradigm shift to walkability and Smart Growth means a focus on multi-modal transportation, including walking, biking and transit, rather than solely focused on vehicular travel. Vehicle travel, and therefore parking of vehicles, is still important, but is one part of a whole system.
The primary issue is what should our limited supply of land be used for? What is the highest and best purpose of the land within our Town that will make this community more sustainable for future generations?
Parking takes up a significant amount of the land supply, but should it? We know it is unsustainable in the long term to continually grow out - to keep extending expensive infrastructure and remove valuable agricultural or natural environments. As a result, Towns and Cities across the globe have integrated targets of focusing 10% - 40% of growth within existing neighborhoods. High River has committed to a target of 25%.
Read the full article here
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