High Prairie, Alberta
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| Town of High Prairie | |
| Motto: Gateway to the Peace Country | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal District | Big Lakes |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Rick Dumont |
| - Governing body | High Prairie Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6.39 km² (2.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| - Total | 2,737 |
| - Density | 428.5/km² (1,109.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0G 1E0 |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 749 |
| Website: Town of High Prairie | |
High Prairie is a town in the northern portion of the Canadian province of Alberta, located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 749 north-east of Valleyview.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001, High Prairie's population was 2,737. [1]
According to the 2006 census:
- population of 2,750 living in 1,104 dwellings, a 0.5% increase from 2001.
- land area of 6.39 km² (2.5 sq mi)
- population density of 430.5/km² (1,115/sq mi).[2]
[edit] History
- 1910: First post office is opened.
- 1945: With a population of just 600 people, High Prairie is incorporated as a village.
- 1950: High Prairie was incorporated as a Town.
[edit] Economy
The main industries of High Prairie are agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, and service industry.
One of the main employers of the area is the Tolko OSB Mill which was built in 1995. Tolko has approximately 170 staff and produces 500,000,000 sq ft (46,000,000 m²). of OSB each year. Tolko closed its plant putting more than a 100 employees out of work in February, 2007.
[edit] Government
The town is governed by a town council. The Mayor and six council members serve three year terms.
The current council is : Mayor Rick Dumont. Council Members : Arnold Aarts, Jeff Burgar, Wayne Forrester, David Vanderwell, James Waikle and Wilf Willier.
[edit] Media outlets
Some media outlets serving High Prairie and surrounding area are CKVH The Fox Radio; as well as the South Peace News, the local community newspaper.
[edit] Attractions
Because High Prairie is situated just 20 minutes from the western shores of the Lesser Slave Lake, High Prairie also has a thriving tourism industry, particularly in the warmer summer months. There are many attractions at the lake, including events such as the Golden Walleye Classic.
Winagami Lake Provincial Park (just north of High Prairie), as well as nearby Kimiwan Lake, are a wonderful attraction for bird-watching enthusiasts, as that general area is a meeting point of three major migration paths; the Central Flyway, the Mississippi Flyway, and the Pacific Flyway.
[edit] Recognition
In 2001, High Prairie was recognized for its state-of-the-art water treatment system when it was awarded 4 'blooms' by Communities in Bloom[3], a non-profit organization that encourages environmental responsibility and beautification in Canadian communities.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada - High Prairie Community Profile
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). High Prairie - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-19.
- ^ Communities in Bloom - Participants
[edit] External links
- Town of High Prairie - official website
- DiscoverThePeaceCountry. Statistics for High Prairie
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