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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 Highway 2|Alberta Highways 2]] and [[Alberta Highway 23|23]]. Although reasonably distant from Calgary, the town is nonetheless considered to be part of the [[Calgary Region]].
'''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 Highway 2|Alberta Highways 2]] and [[Alberta Highway 23|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 community gets its name from the [[Highwood River]], which flows through the town, and often floods in the spring. A few greedy owners along the river seem to be rather unfair towards a growing increase in airsoft recreational activity along the river bank, causing a disturbance in the population.


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 [[National Hockey League|NHL]] and [[World Hockey Association|WHA]] [[hockey]] player [[John McKenzie (hockey player)|John "Pie" McKenzie]].
The town is best known for constant flooding and it is not recommended you live along the river. It is also 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 [[National Hockey League|NHL]] and [[World Hockey Association|WHA]] [[hockey]] player [[John McKenzie (hockey player)|John "Pie" McKenzie]].


High River was used as a set for ''[[Smallville (DC Comics)|Smallville]]'' in ''[[Superman III]]'', as well as ''High River, Montana'' in ''[[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]'s'' series [[Caitlin's Way]]''.
High River was used as a set for ''[[Smallville (DC Comics)|Smallville]]'' in ''[[Superman III]]'', as well as ''High River, Montana'' in ''[[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]'s'' series [[Caitlin's Way]]''.

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Town of High River
Town
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionCalgary Region
Census division6
Municipal DistrictFoothills
IncorporatedFebruary 13, 1906
Government
 • MayorLes Rempel
 • Governing bodyHigh River Town Council
Area
 • Total14.27 km2 (5.51 sq mi)
Elevation
1,035 m (3,396 ft)
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total10,716
 • Density751/km2 (1,950/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Postal code span
T1V
Area code-1+403
HighwaysHighway 2
Highway 23
WaterwayHighwood River
WebsiteTown of High River

High River is a town in southwestern Alberta, Canada with a population of 10,716. (2006). It is Template:Km to mi 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. A few greedy owners along the river seem to be rather unfair towards a growing increase in airsoft recreational activity along the river bank, causing a disturbance in the population.

The town is best known for constant flooding and it is not recommended you live along the river. It is also 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. The Museum of the Highwood (c. 1911-2) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. [2]

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.[3] The town has a land area of Template:Km2 to mi2 and a population density of Template:Pop density km2 to mi2.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "High River - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=6564 Canadian Register of Historic Places.
  3. ^ "Visible Minority Groups, 2001 Counts, for Canada and Census Subdivisions (Municipalities) With 5,000-plus Population - 20% Sample Data : author - Statistics Canada". Retrieved 2007-09-21.

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