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High River, eight months later and a lot to be done
Anyone thinking last summer’s flood damages are mostly repaired should take a drive around High River and see just how much work remains. Take a look at the neighbourhood between Birchwood Park and...
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High River teens put flood memories aside to jive at the spring ball
High River teens put memories of the flood and the struggles they have endured behind them and rediscovered joy at The High River Spring Ball. Thea Beatson and Riley Fortin dance the two step. The sun...
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High River hopeful flood didn’t claim too many heritage homes
It’s not bright green buds on trees signalling the beginning of warmer weather in High River this year, but the number of flood-wrecked homes starting to be torn down. While the piles of construction...
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High River’s ‘art wall’ could be reborn after house is demolished
In the early days after the Highwood River tore through the Town of High River, Jerry Shiel was trying to salvage his belongings out of his damaged home. He came across a painting he had bought at the...
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Cleaning up and repairing the parks
There is a lot of work going on in High River’s prized green spaces. Today, a special event is planned to celebrate the refurbishing of three much needed baseball diamonds. Only one diamond in the town...
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High River stages mock meteorite strike to prepare volunteers for emergencies
A town ravaged by water two years ago is examining how to best use volunteers during disaster by staging a mock meteorite strike. High River is seeking 30 volunteers for a two-day interactive workshop...
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Million-dollar homes on High River flood plain auctioned for pittance
High River homes that were worth millions before being ravaged by the 2013 flood have recouped just under $3 million for the province following a public auction. Last month, Alberta Infrastructure...
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High River holds the seniors' title in Alberta
It’s the greyest town in Canada’s youngest region. While the Prairies boast Canada’s lightest sprinkling of birthday candles, the town of High River south of Calgary has the region’s most aged...
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Most bidders who snapped up flooded High River estate homes have backed out
Despite furious bidding wars over two dozen flood-damaged estate homes in High River, most of the vacant properties won’t be leaving anytime soon. Last week, the deadline imposed by the province passed...
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High River business community thriving four years after catastrophic flood
Four long, difficult years after a catastrophic flood left parts of High River in ruins, the city’s business sector is showing glimmers of commercial success through an innovative online media...
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