High River, Alberta
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| Town of High River | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal District | Foothills |
| Incorporated | February 13, 1906 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Les Rempel |
| - Governing body | High River Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 14.27 km² (5.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 10,716 |
| - Density | 751/km² (1,945.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T1V |
| Area code(s) | -1+403 |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 23 |
| Waterway | Highwood River |
| Website: Town of High River | |
High River is a town in southwestern Alberta, Canada with a population of 10,716. (2006). It is 37 kilometres (23 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.
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.
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[edit] 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.[2] The town has a land area of 14.27 km² (5.5 sq mi) and a population density of 751.0/km² (1,945.1/sq mi).[1]
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[edit] References
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005351
[edit] External links
- Town of High River - official website
- THE FOOTHILLS GUIDE - High River Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)
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