High River, Alberta

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = CAN
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = AB
subdivision_type2 = Region
subdivision_name2 = Calgary Region
subdivision_type3 = Census division
subdivision_name3 = 6
subdivision_type4 = Municipal District
subdivision_name4 = Foothills
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Les Rempel
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leader_name1 = High River Town Council
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = February 13, 1906
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population_total = 10716
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latd=50 |latm=34 |lats=50.7 |latNS=N
longd=113 |longm=52 |longs=28.0 |longEW=W
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postal_code = T1V
area_code = -1+403
blank_name = Highways
blank_info = Highway 2
Highway 23
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blank1_info = Highwood River
website = [http://www.highriver.ca Town of High River]
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High River is a town in southwestern Alberta, Canada with a population of 10,716. (2006). It is km to mi|37|precision=0|spell=UK|wiki=yes south of the city of Calgary, at the junction of Alberta Highways 2 and 23. Although reasonably distant from Calgary, the town is nonetheless considered to be part of the Calgary Region.

The community gets its name from the Highwood River, which flows through the town, and often floods in the spring.

The town is best known for being the birthplace of former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark. Other well-known former citizens include W.O. Mitchell, author of such books as "Who Has Seen the Wind" and "Roses Are Difficult Here", and NHL and WHA hockey player John "Pie" McKenzie.

High River was used as a set for "Smallville" in "Superman III", as well as "High River, Montana" in "Nickelodeon's" series Caitlin's Way".

As part of High River's tourism and heritage endeavours, a number of murals were painted around town during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. High River hosted the North America chuckwagon racing championships in 2006.

Demographics

In 2006, High River had a population of 10,716 living in 4,363 dwellings, a 14.2% increase from 2001. In a study conducted in 2001 it was revealed that .16% of all residents are black. cite web|url=http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/products/highlight/Ethnicity/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo=CSD&View=1&Table=1&StartRec=247&Sort=2&B1=Counts | title= Visible Minority Groups, 2001 Counts, for Canada and Census Subdivisions (Municipalities) With 5,000-plus Population - 20% Sample Data : author - Statistics Canada|accessdate=2007-09-21 ] The town has a land area of km2 to mi2|14.27|abbr=yes|wiki=yes and a population density of Pop density km2 to mi2|751.0| spell=UK | abbr=yes.Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4806006&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=High%20River&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4806006 | title= High River - Community Profile | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= Census 2006 | accessdate= 2007-06-12]

ee also

* High River Airport
* RCAF Station High River

References

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005351

External links

* [http://www.highriver.ca Town of High River] - official website
* [http://www.foothillsguide.com THE FOOTHILLS GUIDE - High River Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)]

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = HighRiver
North = Okotoks
Northeast = Arrowwood
East = Milo
Southeast = Vulcan
South = Nanton
Southwest = Pekisko
West = Longview
Northwest = Black Diamond

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