{ "city": "High River", "state": "AB", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/highriver/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Community Vitality Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider $30,000 Rowan House funding request", "summary": "The Community Vitality Advisory Committee will review a $30,000 funding application from Rowan House Society for a community initiative on healthy relationships and violence prevention, hear public comments, and ratify two previously discussed events. The agenda also includes financial reports, funding accountability reports, and a closed meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66762/Community%20Vitality%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2025%20Aug%20.pdf?handle=E74701EF3651492E9907EE1F929556B8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=632" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=595" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=575" }, { "date": "2026-09-28", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=596" }, { "date": "2026-09-28", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=576" }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=597" }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=577" }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=578" }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=598" }, { "date": "2026-10-26", "body": "Organizational Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=599" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to weigh remediation options for 112 Street E", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss remediation options for 112 Street E, a gravel road with high traffic and dust issues, and rehabilitation options for Longview Trail Northwest and 64th Street East. They will also review an infill development permit, an appeal board decision, and the Northeast Area Structure Plan's transportation corridor alignment and funding framework.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66627/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=76D9BE3988964047A5BEF81A2BE0E162", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=574" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to award janitorial contract and approve balloon festival launch site", "summary": "High River Council will consider awarding a three-year janitorial contract for the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex to ServiceMaster Clean, and approve a new launch site and parking for the Heritage Inn International Hot Air Balloon Festival. They will also discuss a budget amendment for consulting on asset retirement obligations and contaminated sites, following a qualified audit opinion. A delegation from KFM Investments Inc. and 1432869 Alberta Ltd. is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66629/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=E6F30F3A8CF14BC89777FE54DBC536CF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=594" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Assessment Review Board - Sunvale Place NE", "headline": "Assessment Review Board to hear appeals for 14 Sunvale Place NE properties", "summary": "The Assessment Review Board will hold a merit hearing regarding property assessment appeals for 14 properties on Sunvale Place NE. Paul Blomfield is acting as the agent for the property owners, with Town of High River Assessor Stewart Dalrymple serving as the respondent.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66220/Assessment%20Review%20Board%20-%20Sunvale%20Place%20NE%20-%2015.pdf?handle=02A059AF5EF54B9EBB2FF9ABB17638B2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=630" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Assessment Review Board - Sunrise Place NE", "headline": "Assessment Review Board to hear appeals for two Sunrise Place NE properties", "summary": "The Assessment Review Board will hold a merit hearing regarding property assessment complaints for two addresses. Property owners Paul and Sarah-Jane Blomfield are challenging the assessments of their properties, with the Town of High River acting as the respondent.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66218/Assessment%20Review%20Board%20-%20Sunrise%20Place%20NE%20-%2015.pdf?handle=5498C44F04D1457BBAF1C589C46AC1E2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=631" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "High River Committee discusses land use, regional transit, and infrastructure updates", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole reviewed several municipal updates including a regional senior transportation pilot project and the RCMP Annual Community Priority Plan. Discussions also covered the Northeast Area Structure Plan, the Southwest Outdoor Rink usage, and progress on the Grain Elevator development.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66144/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=1579109446234DFCAC08F4A15902A56A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=573" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "High River Ratepayers Community Group", "headline": "Ratepayers group proposes new budget reporting and transparency standards", "summary": "The High River Ratepayers Community Group is presenting a request for action regarding the Annual Budget Schedule. The group is proposing that Council initiate a standard reporting procedure for all 2026 department budget plans and quarterly results reviews.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66142/High%20River%20Ratepayers%20Community%20Group%20-%2013%20Jul%20.pdf?handle=83C3276790AA43F389C158ADDEFF2A17", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=627" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "High River Council discusses rate bylaws, development permits, and service contracts", "summary": "Council is considering several bylaws regarding rental rates and operating expenditure lines of credit. The agenda also includes major and minor development permit applications and a contract award for safety code inspections.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66146/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=8EE7CB34E7EF4D63B22E28AE7C2FB5FF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=593" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Assessment Review Board - 203 Redtail Ridge SE", "headline": "Hearing on assessment complaint for 203 Redtail Ridge SE", "summary": "The Assessment Review Board will hold a merit hearing for a complaint by property owners Scott & Joy McIntyre against the Town of High River assessor regarding the 2026 assessment of their property at 203 Redtail Ridge SE. The complainants argue the property is inequitably classified as a 'Custom Home' and that service deficiencies reduce market value. Both parties have submitted evidence and rebuttals for the board's consideration.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/66055/Assessment%20Review%20Board%20-%20203%20Redtail%20Ridge%20SE%20.pdf?handle=2E324B6BD5034896B976D7B8E96A15BD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=628" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Community Vitality Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to decide on $10K car show and $7.5K mentorship funding", "summary": "The Community Vitality Advisory Committee will hear delegations and vote on funding requests, including $10,000 for the River City Classics car show and $7,500 for a business mentorship program. They will also consider a $1,000 request for the Highwood Curling Club event and a sponsorship for the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition. Financial reports and meeting minutes will be reviewed.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65581/Community%20Vitality%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2030%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=F83D7784540049F5B8E20EEAE2B5D2C9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=625" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council reviews Better Together senior transportation pilot and rink usage.", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates on a regional senior transportation pilot, review winter and non-winter policies for the Southwest Outdoor Rink, and consider the RCMP community priority plan. Administration will also present two zoning variance applications for informational review.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65513/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=194F865B5B4C4F8CA944E89069C1FDD9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=572" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council Engagement Session", "headline": "Council briefed on draft Northeast Area Structure Plan", "summary": "Council receives an information session on the draft Northeast Area Structure Plan, which outlines future land use, mobility, and servicing for the area. No formal decisions are made; the session is for council to ask questions of administration.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65511/Council%20Engagement%20Session%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A1DF1FFC4F6643EF8FE1004F93A1BC85", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=622" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council considers multi-unit residential development and water plant upgrades", "summary": "Council will review a major development permit for a multi-unit residential project requiring several variances. The body is also deciding on funding increases for two water treatment plant projects and a letter of support for a community grant.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65515/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1C76C0EAE7474E4FAD6491299D63D9F9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=592" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Assessment Review Board - Preliminary Hearing", "headline": "Board to decide if property tax complaint is valid due to missing $50 fee", "summary": "The Assessment Review Board holds a preliminary hearing to determine if Kenneth Dyck's complaint about his property assessment at 5 Homestead Way SE is valid, as he has not paid the required $50 filing fee. The agenda includes email correspondence where Dyck alleges discrimination and threats of legal action. The board will rule on the complaint's validity based on filing requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65440/Assessment%20Review%20Board%20-%20Preliminary%20Hearing%20-.pdf?handle=E26B7F94C555479FA6A24CBB09CE0C84", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=624" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Assessment Review Board - Preliminary Hearing", "headline": "Board to review property assessment complaint for 1500 12 Ave SE", "summary": "The Assessment Review Board will hold a preliminary hearing to determine the validity of a complaint filed by Kajer Developments Ltd. The board will specifically review whether the complaint was filed by the deadline and consider a requested assessment value of $2,800,000 for the property.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65448/Assessment%20Review%20Board%20-%20Preliminary%20Hearing%20-.pdf?handle=8D1CEC73CF0543DD84AA218DDE7E2791", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=623" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Assessment Review Board", "headline": "Board to appoint Chair and officers for upcoming property assessment hearings", "summary": "The Assessment Review Board is meeting to appoint a Chair for the 2026 term. The board will also assign presiding officers to hear specific property tax assessment complaints scheduled for July 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65444/Assessment%20Review%20Board%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=15476B59338346CAB12ECF5137FB8633", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=626" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "High River Council to advocate for AISH program changes and update privacy laws", "summary": "Council will consider updating policies on community art, film production, and privacy management to align with new provincial legislation. They are also set to advocate for the Government of Alberta to re-open the High River Income Support office and improve the transition to the Alberta Disability Assistance Program.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65151/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=13DD538BA6374572A2E0FB4625CC5297", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=591" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to discuss transportation network for NE Area Structure Plan", "summary": "This Committee of the Whole meeting will discuss infrastructure and service updates. Council will review transportation network scenarios for the Northeast Area Structure Plan, receive a construction update on the aquatics expansion, and hear a delegation from 100 Women Who Care Foothills. They will also review the past snow and ice control season and the upcoming winter maintenance scope of work.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/65149/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=93F17B6EAF664107A70CB19FED4285C9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=571" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Wastewater treatment upgrade status update, decision due Sept 2026", "summary": "The committee will receive a status update on the mandated wastewater treatment facility upgrade, with key next steps including a receiving stream sensitivity analysis and a decision on whether to proceed with a regional project with the County by September 2026. They will also hear updates on property assessments, recycling centre operations, and the Lion's Club annual budget for George Lane Campground.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64801/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=CA41262A07044277872CB6FC48AF30B5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=570" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to set 2026 property tax rates, raising $17.5 million", "summary": "Council will give final readings to the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw, setting municipal tax rates to raise $17,540,697. They will also consider a new Subdivision and Development Authority Bylaw that gives Council authority on variance applications. A request to donate 12 recreation passes to the Joe Clark Run Club will be ratified.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64803/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E673308F86854325AD2B2F21F4582819", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=590" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council awards $2.27M contract for Crescent Ave SE mains replacement", "summary": "The High River Council will complete three readings of Bylaw 4657/2026 to establish a Municipal Policing Committee. It will adopt the Town's Sports Field Maintenance Policy. Council will award the Crescent Avenue SE mains replacement contract to Canoco Energy Services for $2,265,767.67 and adjust the project budget to $2,700,000. An update on the Aquatics Expansion construction will also be provided.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64651/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FD6484FAA60446AAAD2225AA2936B3C4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=589" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Grain Elevator Development extension request considered at meeting", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2026 Hazard Season Preparedness Update and the 2026 River Monitoring Communications Plan. It will review the Grain Elevator Development extension request (DP# 2003.19). The body will also consider two variance applications for Development Permits 1028.26 at 106 Montane Link and 1019.26 at 119 Montane Link, and a delegation request from 800549 Alberta Ltd. regarding land at the corner of McLeod Trail and Deibert Crescent.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64647/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=BC822CE7114F4EA28D9223C95731B836", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=569" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Community Vitality Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to decide on $7,700 grant for mothers' support program", "summary": "The Community Vitality Advisory Committee will consider a $7,700 funding request from the IRERI-Mexican, Latino & Cross-Cultural Society for 'The Mothers’ Connection Project: Building Respect & Resilience,' a monthly support circle for mothers addressing bullying, school safety, and youth mental health. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a financial report.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64276/Community%20Vitality%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2028%20Apr%20.pdf?handle=153557C5A77B4281B63BBB0E9CB25F40", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=621" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "High River Council to discuss sponsorship policy and budget amendments", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a new Town Sponsorship Policy and a proposed 2026 Budget Amendment. The body will also discuss the impact of not having a Council-appointed voting member on statutory bodies.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64371/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EFCFDBDC24F2418589A3E34A93D8DA37", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=568" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves $175,000 cut to 2026 operating budget and tax levy", "summary": "Council will adopt the 2025 audited financial statements and consider several bylaws, including the Council Committees Bylaw, Statutory Bodies Bylaw, and the 2026 Recreation Rate Bylaw. The council will approve an amendment to the 2026 operating budget, reducing it by $175,000 to $36,536,930 and lowering the municipal tax levy by the same amount. It will also direct continued in‑house residential garbage collection and approve the renewal and transfer of the lease for the dining rail car at 408‑1 Street SW with a base rent of $4,680 per year.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64373/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E21E52A850884685BBD0340BD4E248C9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=588" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Annual Meeting with Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools", "headline": "Council discusses school growth and joint use agreement", "summary": "The council meets with Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools to discuss future community growth, school capacity needs, and updates to the joint use and planning agreement. No formal decisions are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/document/64214/Annual%20Meeting%20with%20Christ%20the%20Redeemer%20Catholi.pdf?handle=FA4C5DE9442343FFA7CC0FBEBEE6195E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://highriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=618" } ] }