Name: Happy and Healthy elsewhere

Choice:  New Comment

Concerning: NOTE FROM JASON RE: NEW BUSINESS

Date: April 10, 2008

Time: 09:34 AM

Comments:     

Hi Jason.....Do High River a favor and don't open another restaurant, nightclub or anything else of that nature. High River is called High River for reasons other than just because the river tends to run "high" at times. Try opening a health club or spa that offers behavior modification for food and substance abuse. 

Name: Anonymous

Choice:  Reply

Concerning: the real JD

Date: April 06, 2008

Time: 05:23 PM

Comments:     Shop in Okotoks

Name: Jason

Choice:  New Comment

Concerning: New Business

Date: February 18, 2008

Time: 12:00 PM

Comments: 

Hi there, I'm moving to High River at the end of the month and am curious about what type of business your town needs. I am experienced in the computer repair and sales business, and could possibly also start a pizza place, or maybe a lounge or nightclub. I'm not sure of how many of these places you have in town.

Thanks for your help

(Editor's Note:   http://www.highriverchamber.com/ 

Name: Jake

Choice:  New Comment

Concerning: I Hate Driving in High River

Date: February 12, 2008

Time: 01:20 PM

Comments:   I read The Town of High River Long Range Vision and Growth Plan Committee Report. It states that Roadways will be expanded in a proper fashion to accommodate growth as it occurs. High River needs major road upgrades just for traffic flow right now. The only place with decent parking is in the Extra Foods parking lot. Downtown parking forget it.

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning: The real JD

Date: Jan 2, 2008

Time: 07:18 AM

Comments:    You JD can "reckon" anything you want........"should all close at 3PM including Bars"  Have a tenancy to exaggerate, do ya?  With an attitude like "yours" why don't you approach all the business in town and ask them to stay open for you?

Name: The real JD

Choice: Reply

Concerning: Jeff

Date: December 20, 2007

Time: 01:18 PM

Comments: 

Yep, I reckon businesses should all close at 3PM including Bars, restaurants and liquor stores so that jeff can love his town even more and anyone that disagrees can just get out of town by sundown or be labeled a whiner. There's no room for improvement or new ideas round these parts. Yee-Haw.

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning: The real JD

Date: December 20, 2007

Time: 11:03 AM

Comments:  Like I said move to Calgary JD and quit whining

Name: Kim

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Walking Partner

Date: December 12, 2007

Time: 04:03 PM

Comments:  

My name is Kim and I am currently trying to get into shape after a while of not much activity. I live in High River and am looking for somebody to walk with. I am overweight and trying to get back in shape and to lose a few pounds too. Someone along the same lines would be perfect. I am just new so another beginner would be perfect. Please call me at 601-6084. I look forward to hearing from someone.

Name: The real JD

Choice: Reply

Concerning: TD Canada Trusts new hours of Business

Date: December 13, 2007

Time: 01:18 PM

Comments:      Move to Calgary? While both a brilliant and mature response, right up there with I know you are but what am I, how does having businesses close at 5 or 6 PM help improve anybody's enjoyment of high river? and how does asking for maybe just one or two days a week stretching it to 6 or 7 PM make me a high river reject? It's not like I'm starting a petition to bring Walmart or Home Depot here. Calm down, keyboard warriors!

Name: marlene stobbart

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: The 1900's Thorne Family - Milton, Gladys, Thelma

Date: December 13, 2007

Time: 02:18 PM

Comments:  

I am looking for information and pictures on the above named family. They were originally from Alderside.Gladys name had been McKeague.
Thank you.

Name: Dzhtraviphe

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: What Happened Last Night?

Date: December 07, 2007

Time: 08:04 AM

Comments:   

any news on what happened last night with the "hostage situation"? cause ive heard alot of different stories and i wanna know what happened.

Name: Joanne

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: I was hoping to contact someone about pictures

Date: December 07, 2007

Time: 02:30 PM

Comments:    Hello, my Mom grew up in Aldersyde, went to Maple Leaf School, and school
in High River.  She was born in 1928.  Her dad was the postmaster in
Aldersyde when she was growing up.  She came to Calgary to train as a nurse
at the Holy Cross Hospital after high school and has stayed here whole
life.

I was hoping to contact someone about pictures or art that would be
representative of her time in High River/Aldersyde that I could possibly
frame for a Christmas present.

If you can help me at all with information, please contact me by return
email to jimjoannefeeney {at} shaw.ca

Thank you,
Joanne Feeney

Name: eric latham

Choice: Reply

Concerning: web cam

Date: December 02, 2007

Time: 02:30 PM

Comments:   I am a regular visitor to High River from the UK. I would like to log onto a webcam, just to remind me of what a great place High River is. So when is High River going to invest in a webcam?

Name: Jane

Choice: Reply

Concerning: TD Canada Trusts new hours of Business

Date: November 24, 2007

Time: 05:23 PM

Comments:    We like High River as it is JD! Move to Calgary and
then you don't have to rush!!!

Name: ashley

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: joshua noullet

Date: November 23, 2007

Time: 04:22 PM

Comments: 

If Your name is Joshua Noullet and you were in foster care.. or possibly adopted ... Im looking for you. 

You are the right Joshua Noullet if: You played hockey.. or used to like hockey.You are older than 21.you probably have brown hair and brown eyes...or lived in high river at one time in your life. if so..email me at
silvershadow137 at hotmail.com

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning: TD Canada Trust's new hours of business

Date: November 21, 2007

Time: 04:22 PM

Comments:   Move to Calgary JD

Name: the real JD

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: TD Canada Trust's new hours of business

Date: November 07, 2007

Time: 02:22 PM

Comments: 

I hear TD Bank's started some extended hours and i have to say it's about time High River businesses start smelling the coffee- the town has grown so rapidly with the booming Calgary housing market and therefore has become more of a bedroom community to Calgary. I for one am tired of rushing like a maniac or leaving work early to try to get things done in town. It makes me wonder who are these companies catering to? Their clientele or their own personal, or staff's, convenience?

Name: Mike

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Impound lot on 3rd ave s.e. and 5th st s.e

Date: November 06, 2007

Time: 02:17 PM

Comments:  Why cant that lot be cleaned up. The blue semi trailer has been there over 2 yrs. Can these vehicles be recycled? I'm getting tired a looking at the same pile of junk everyday.

Name: Sean

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: a good home for my dog

Date: October 31, 2007

Time: 08:55 AM

Comments:   Roscoe is an 8 year old neutered Husky cross. He has all his shots. He is a quiet, well mannered dog who would do best in a home with a senior or another dog to keep him company. A farm would also be a good fit.
 
Sean Davey
403.826.4445
We are not asking for money, only a good home.

Name: Scott

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Single, mature, responsible, non smoker

Date: October 18, 2007

Time: 08:14 AM

Comments:    Single, mature, responsible, non smoker, 44 year old male and his 10 year old dog looking for  place to rent. I am starting a med to long term project (the middle of Nov) in High River and not sure what area I want to buy so would like to rent until I get to know the area. I would like to be in or within 40k of High River . I have own several houses in the past and had room mates so I know it can be hard to find the right person. Don’t let the dog scare you, she is very friendly, doesn’t bark, and spends most of her day sleeping. If you have a place and you are looking for someone who will take care of it please contact me. Thank you.

scottmactavish (at) hotmail.com 

Name: Terry

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Camera installed in Public washrooms

Date: October 10, 2007

Time: 03:14 AM

Comments:  There is a camera in the public washroom at the restaurant at the place called Grand Central on Elizabeth street. Management says that the town is ok with this. Its law-breaking to install a camera in any public place. We have a great town here. I personally along with others do not want to end up on some site on the net using the washroom in the town of Okotoks.

(Editor's Note:    RCMP   Okotoks   325 Woodgate Road Okotoks, AB   T1S 2A5   (403) 938-4202

Name: matt

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: RELATIVES  matt.rhonda(at)shaw.ca

Date: September 12, 2007

Time: 09:58 AM

Comments:   Hello Looking for any relatives of Ronald Thomas Ray. believed to have lived in High River AB 
formally of wpg.mb. please contact me via email

Name: calgary

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: transportation within High River

Date: September 04, 2007

Time: 02:03 PM

Comments:     Besides driving, what are the options to get to High River from Calgary? are there taxi's that are designed to bring people from calgary to get to High River on a daily basis?

Once get to High River, what are the available transportation to get around the city?

Name: Kyra

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: High River

Date: August 28, 2007

Time: 07:59 AM

Comments:      I love living in High River, It is such a beautiful and quiet town. But I do have some complaints.
1. I hate the lights at sobeys, it takes forever for them to turn green!! I wait there for about 7 mins every morning trying to go out of town for work, which usually makes me late. 
2. The amount of liquor stores in this town is embarrassing! do we really need that many?

Name: gord

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: bus

Date: August 18, 2007

Time: 09:27 PM

Comments:  i realy wish that the town would have a transportation to calgary and okotoks 
the growth between okotoks and highriver will reach 50 000 people. and airdrie with a population of 30 000 has bus

(Editor's Note: Good Company Travel Inc.
Jim or Donna Thompson
tel: 601-8366
fax: 601-2831

Name: leslie myers

Choice: Reply

Concerning: Current_Question: 

Date: August 21, 2007

Time: 11:17 AM

Comments:   Hello, I am looking to contact someone who knows about anyone I can contact about beavers for my son,I have looked every where and cannot find any information on regerstration for beavers

(Editor's Note: 

Beaver Leader - Tracey - 403 684-3121  

Beaver Leader - Susan - 403-652-6953

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Bus

Date: August 18, 2007

Time: 9:27 PM

Comments:   i realy wish that the town would have a transportation to calgary and okotoks 
the growth between okotoks and highriver will reach 50 000 people. and airdrie with a population of 30 000 has a bus

Name: John 

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: site

Date: July 06, 2007

Time: 02:30 PM

Comments:   The site is looking good again as usual ,, Keep up the good work and I am glad you finally got some time to get it going again ... jwl

Name: Kristina

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: location/towns close by

Date: June 29, 2007

Time: 08:23 AM

Comments:   What towns are close the High River?

Name: Dave

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: fireworks

Date: June 23, 2007

Time: 06:37 PM

Comments:   What time do the fireworks start on canada day?

(Editor's Note: 10:45 http://www.highriver.ca/LinkClick.aspx?link=councilcommunicatesjune26.pdf&tabid=349 

Name: Andy Townsend UK

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Family Tree

Date: June 17, 2007

Time: 07:52 AM

Comments:   Hi, I am trying to trace my family tree and it appears that my Grandfarther John Bright had a sister and came to live in High river. Her name was Margret Highland but married a Dalton who was or became Mayor. she may of had 3 children Stuart, Janet and Pat,all of wich would now be 50 plus years old. any info please. tinkertowny at hotmail.com
Thanks Andy

Name: Kathleen Howell

Choice: 

Concerning: Alberta farms to use for locations for a photo shoot

Date: June 15, 2007

Time: 11:55 PM

Comments: Hi there,

My name is Kathleen Howell and I am the Shoot Production Coordinator for
Veer (   www.veer.com   ).  We are a Calgary-based company that sells stock
photography - professional photographs of regular people in real-life
situations - to the advertising and publishing industries.

For our next project, we are looking for two Calgary-area or Southern
Alberta farms to use for locations for a photo shoot.  We're looking for one
farm to have a red barn.  We'd also like it to have one or more of the
following: a porch, chickens, pigs, horses, cows (dairy and/or beef) and any
other animals.  On the second farm we are looking for large fields that are
to be harvested.  Ideally, we'd also like to see an irrigation system as
well as newer farm equipment to take pictures of.

We will pay a location fee if we use the space.  The shoot will take place
one or two days in August or September.

If you know of a place or know of anyone interested, please email me with a
description of the farm at khowell(at)veer.com.  If you have any questions,
please feel free to email me as well.

Please visit    http://www.veer.com    to learn more about Veer.

Thanks,
Kathleen Howell
Shoot Production Coordinator

Name: Randall

Choice: Current Question

Concerning: Flood warning

Date: June 05, 2007

Time: 10:55 PM

Comments: I am away from my home in High River and I am wondering about flooding. Has there or is there currently a flood watch on the Highwood River?
I can't seem to get any updates on the web.
Can someone send me some news please? I am in Hungary working.

(Editor's Note: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/ws/advisories/ )

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning: Town Talk Forum

Date: 05/28/2007

Time: 12:07:16 PM

Comments: About time :-D        Glad to see you back up and running!

Name: Editor

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Town Talk Forum

Date: 05/28/2007

Time: 11:01:16 AM

Comments: Our apologies to the residents of High River and area. This discussion board has been under stages of reconstruction. Unfortunately, we have lost several months of comments but we invite you to begin submitting your thoughts and ideas once again. This is your forum.

Name:  

Choice:     Reply

Concerning: Gateway,Smileys Hotel FIRES

Date:  04/11/2006

Time: 11:06:40 PM

Comments:   To those who are wondering about the fires. The one at the Gateway was an accident (I was told from a friend who worked there) it was a short in the electrical.
As for the other fires there were a few people arrested but only 1 was officially charged. As for why they did it I think that they have way to much time on their hands and don't know what to do with it. I was told that the first Salvation Army fire was in the dumpster and it was to close to the building as for the second I have heard "hot spots" but can't be 100% sure. 
All of the fires (accept the gateway) were set by the same group of people and their associates. This is what has been said by those who were affected by this and as far as I know from what I have read in the paper only 1 person was officially charged. 
If you want to read more go to www.highrivertimes.com and look in the "archives" under fires.

Name:  Christine

Choice:     Reply

Concerning: COMPANY REPRENSENTATIVE NEEDED URGENTLY

Date:  04/11/2006

Time: 10:47:45 PM

Comments:    I have a friend who responded to an ad similar to this ad on your page and as it turns out it is a cheque fraud scam and I would recommend it be taken off your site.

Name:  Ryan

Choice:     Current Question

Concerning: old friend...

Date:  04/08/2006

Time: 03:15:18 PM

Comments:    Just wondering if Anybody has any information on the stoyles family? 

I used to be a neighbor with Adrienne when I lived in calgary and am looking for a way that I can get in contact with her. If you have any information please let me know at rdlloyd@hotmail.com 

Thanks,

Name:  Brian

Choice:     New Comment

Concerning: what is the official symbol of high river and it's residents?

Date:  03/31/2006

Time: 06:50:03 PM

Comments:   what is the official symbol of high river and it's residents?

Name:  Ken Neuman

Choice:     New Comment

Concerning: Looking for an old aquaintance

Date:  03/28/2006

Time: 02:37:21 PM

Comments:   I met a woman named Juanita Hodges around 33 years ago, and have been told that she may have been from High River. It was quite a memorable meeting, and I'm very curious to know if she still remembers me. If anyone still knows her, I'd really appreciate them passing on my email address - k.neuman@shaw.ca. 

Name:  Stan Willetts

Choice:     New Comment

Concerning: Looking for old Friend

Date:  03/05/2006

Time: 09:50:53 PM

Comments:    I am looking for the former Miss Karen Turner. Some friends had seen an internet post a few years back that had placed her in High River.

If you know of Her could you please help me to get in touch. Thank You. My e-mail is stanwilletts@shaw.ca  If She would like to talk.

Name:  MR EZIO KOBAYASHI

Choice:     New Comment

Concerning: COMPANY REPRENSENTATIVE NEEDED URGENTLY

Date:  02/24/2006

Time: 02:38:00 PM

Comments:  bITOCHU Corporation
5-1, Kita-Aoyama 2-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8077, Japan


COMPANY REPRENSENTATIVE NEEDED.


I am Mr.Eizo Kobayashi. 
I represent ITOCHU Corporation based here in Japan. Our company exports cement, sugar and textile materials for world trade. We are searching for a representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in Europe, America,and Canada as well as making payments through you as our payment officer. 
Most of our customers pay out in check and we do not have an account in your country that will clear this money. It is upon this note that we seek your assistance to stand in as our representative in your country. 
Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of whatever amount you clear for the company and the balance to be paid to us.If you are interested in this business transaction,forward to us the information below: 
FULL NAME: 
FULL CONTACT ADDRESS: 
PHONE: 
CELL: 
FAX: 
These information should be forwarded to the President and Chief Executive Officer; 
Mr. Eizo Kobayashi
E-MAIL eziokbysh@yahoo.com.cn 


Eizo Kobayashi 
President and Chief Executive Officer. Thank you for your time. 
Thanks in advance. 
Very Respectfully, 

Eizo Kobayashi, 
chief Executive officer.

Name:  

Choice:     New Comment

Concerning: Three Cheers for Australia!

Date:  01/24/2006

Time: 09:37:02 AM

Comments:   Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state and its laws were made by parliament.
"If those are not your values, if You want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you," he said on national television.

AMERICA and Canada..... ARE YOU LISTENING?

After Sydney not wanting to offend other cultures by putting up Xmas lights.

After hearing that The State of South Australia changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face covered.
This prompted this editorial written by an Australian citizen.
Published in an Australian newspaper.

Quote:

However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand.

We will accept your beliefs and will not question why, all we ask is that you accept ours and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.

If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like " A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.

This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this.

If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here.
You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.

Thank you!

Name:  Doug

Choice:     Reply

Concerning:    HIGH RIVER DEVELOPMENT

Date:  02/23/2006

Time: 10:58:27 AM

Comments:    I absolutely agree. 

Name:  easterngirl

Choice:     

Concerning:    Christmas Lights

Date:  02/21/2006

Time: 12:34:09 AM

Comments:     Does the Town Of High River staff still think it is Christmas in February and almost March? Why are the Christmas lights still up on the poles and LIT around town, that is what I'd like to know.....

Name:  

Choice:     

Concerning:    The Walking Paths in High River

Date:  02/14/2006

Time: 01:51:03 PM

Comments:     As a 15 year old student in High River, the walking paths and sidewalks are an important part of High River for the youth. There are a couple of problems that I have.
1)The Walk from Turbo to The Golf Course.
-Walking through this path at night is both scary and dangerous. The one that goes from cross the street from turbo, over that bridge and into the golf course. There is no lighting while walking through and it is scary so the town should consider putting lighting in there. I know of many people who walk through there early in the morning or at night when it is dark and it is not very enjoyable at all. 
2) The Roads that go along the train tracks right before 12 Ave. These roads have sidewalks up until the library... when people are rollerblading or biking to get to 12 ave on these paths they have no sidewalk and they have to go on the road and risk getting hit by a car. The town should also consider adding walkways on either side of those two roads. 

Thank you for taking the time to read these comments.

Name:  Jim Groeneveld

Choice:     

Concerning: Person looking for Jim Greneveld

Date:  02/14/2006

Time: 09:33:42 AM

Comments:   To the person looking for Jim Greneveld (should be Groeneveld) my phone number is 403-242-7185.

Name:  Charlotte Radakovitch

Choice:     New Comment

Concerning: Gateway,Smileys Hotel

Date:  01/22/2006

Time: 11:10:15 PM

Comments:   Does anyone know who it was that they arrested and did he or she start all the fires, and why they started them?

Name:  easterngirl

Choice:     Current Question

Concerning: Where has the band Stone Pony been?

Date:  01/22/2006

Time: 12:37:02 AM

Comments:    Stone Pony is now the "DNB" (doug neimans band)
Doug has totally changed his music and image, being more acoustic, but still great ! He played at Smiley's Bar 2 November 26/05 with Deadmans' Hand (formerly Nantons' own Jack Union Band) They were the last live entertainment at Smiley's before the devastating fire that burnt the Hotel down to the ground just 2 days later. I have pix on my website of them playing that night... and go to photo album and go to "Live Bands (at the Gate) and Karaoke Night..." I also have pix of the fire as well. The website for DNB is :
http://www.thednb.ca  Hope this helps!

Name:  easterngirl

Choice: Current Question

Concerning: Recent FIres

Date:  01/22/2006

Time: 12:19:10 AM

Comments:   Wow, it's time for an updated comment I see....as for the fires, yes I would of thought there would of been more comments too...but YES, they caught the "kids" and the one young adult...Thank goodness, when the sheds they started on fire were 3 doors down my back alley, I thought "this is too close to home" and cringed at the thought of them lurking around close by my home....The way I see it, they should of made those kids clean up the rubbish at the Sally Ann store, piece by piece by hand...right down to the last splinter of glass and in the presence of our town residents....How much manpower and machinery was used to clean up after the mess THEY created? I am just glad they have been caught....but to the young teenagers who were driving around Notre Dame Collegiate on Thursday Jan.19 around 10:45 pm who thought they were cool to throw out lit fireworks on the dry grass on school property...yes YOU were seen! In a dark red-burgundy pickup truck (obviously your parents') Don't you think High River has had enough fires already? What were you thinking? That is soooo uncool man! Parents...what are your teenagers doing on a school night past 10 pm in "your" vehicles? I want my son to grow up in a small, SAFE town, one of the reasons I moved here!

Name:  Marlene Cain Stobbart

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: HIGH RIVER DEVELOPMENT

Date:  01/20/2006

Time:  11:44:45 PM

Comments:   Reading various past comments, including my own, it appears while High River hasn't changed - the cities have with all their stick houses and 35 foot lots. If one was loop-de-loop you couldn't find your own home. The bleakness of the cities with the exception of a few parks and trails in Edmonton again begs the question. High River has a golden opportunity to develop in an unbelievable good fashion - for the people to interrelate and bond - young, old and otherwise. It's up to your councilors to plan ahead - working with the town planner and have vision for the next twenty years. The past fifty has altered the town hardly at all.

Marlene.

Name:  AB

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: Recent Fires

Date:  01/03/2006

Time:  01:43:07 PM

Comments:     I am surprised to find that no one has mentioned the recent fires in High River. (Thrift Store, Smiley's, and now the century old barn behind Ross' real estate.)

I understand that someone has been arrested...? Has anyone been charged? Does anyone have any idea what has been happening?

Name:  

Choice: 

Concerning:  fires in high river

Date:  01/01/2006

Time:  05:16:55 PM

Comments:  why so many fires in highriver? 

Name:  AB

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  

Date:  12/19/2005

Time:  09:40:46 PM

Comments:     For rental properties information, check the classifieds here.
www.highrivertimes.com/classifieds.php 

Name:  Donna Ebel

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  What is your campsite like?

Date:  12/16/2005

Time:  12:34:06 PM

Comments:   What is your campsite like?

*(Editor's comment:    http://www.highwoodlionsclub.org/campgate.htm 

Name:  RE

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  rental properties

Date:  12/13/2005

Time:  03:50:52 PM

Comments:    I'm moving within High River in the next few weeks and wondered if there were any rentals available. As a single, working professional I would be looking for a single or two bedroom apartment, or multi-plex. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Name:  Dave

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Life in High River

Date:  12/10/2005

Time:  04:53:04 PM

Comments:    loud trucks
 RCMP
town council
streets
Tim Hortons ???????
jobs, no jobs
spelling errors
and so on, it's the same in Lacombe

Name:  Brittany

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Smileys Liquor Store/Bar/Hotel

Date:  11/28/2005

Time:   07:17:38 PM

Comments:     I was just wondering if anyone knows exactly what happened with Smileys Liquor Store/Bar/Hotel this morning (November 28, 2005). I could see the smoke, and heard that Smileys caught on fire, exploded, and some other stuff. Tried an MSN search and couldn't find any results that helped.

Name:  Laura 

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Santa Claus Parade

Date:  11/23/2005

Time:   11:18:05 AM

Comments:  When is it? Thanks!

*(Editor's comment:    December 2, 2005   6:30 pm

Name:  Trudy Jones

Choice: 

Concerning:  

Date:  11/03/2005

Time:   11:22:07 AM

Comments:    I was wondering if there were many Aboriginal people living in High River and surrounding areas. The O.I. Group is planning a return trip to Alberta to provide taxation information and could possibly make a stop in High River if there was any interest. 
tjones@oigroup.ca  1-800-668-9852 ext 28

Name:  Lorna

Choice: 

Concerning:  community or coming events

Date:  10/31/2005

Time: 08:06:38 AM

Comments:  Where is the coming events or community events link, with events, dates and times? Thanks

*(Editor's comment:  http://www.highriverchamber.com/   http://www.highriver.ca/html/calendar.html?first_pass=on&public_access_op=on 

Name:  Bryan

Choice: 

Concerning:  work

Date:  10/25/2005

Time: 04:40:10 PM

Comments:  I am new to Alberta period .iam currently working for a company doing ins. restorations in the south but live in okotoks was wandering about work in the area reply to bvrcreations@hotmail.com 

Name:  Old Timer

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Dinner Theatre

Date:10/25/2005

Time: 04:21:18 PM

Comments:    Windmill Theatre Players have a dinner theatre coming up soon. Contact Celia Penman 652-7913 for info.

Name:  Regan

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Wedding Venue

Date: 10/20/2005

Time: 12:24:02 PM

Comments:     I'm looking for a venue that I could host both the ceremony and reception (or at least have the two within close proximity) in or around High River. I'm new here, so haven't had much of a chance to look around. I heard of a place just outside of town called "Meadow" something. Any suggestions?
My email: reganhennie@hotmail.com 

Name:  Don Semper

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  High River Theatre

Date: 10/19/2005

Time: 07:18:38 AM

Comments: How can I get in touch with someone to find out when the next dinner theatre will be?

Name:  Sam

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Thinking of moving to High River. What activities can I expect to find to participate in. Is there a adult education program? Are there art lessons? Sports, curling especially? What do you have available for seniors activities?

Date: 10/15/2005

Time: 08:31:46 AM

Comments: Thinking of moving to High River. What activities can I expect to find to participate in. Is there a adult education program? Are there art lessons? Sports, curling especially? What do you have available for seniors activities?

Name:  Lee

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Find Old Friend

Date: 09/30/2005

Time: 10:47:22 PM

Comments:    I am looking for an old friend that used to live in High River and his parents still may live there. His last name is Ruth. If anyone knows them please contact me at: Frankieleesweets@hotmail.com

Name:  Melissa

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  may be moving

Date: 09/09/2005

Time: 06:24:56 PM

Comments:     I may be moving somewhere in alberta, not sure where yer and I was wondering what the population was for High River.

Name:  RP

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  RCMP  (Revenue Canada Mounted Police)

Date: 09/06/2005

Time: 09:20:12

Comments:  I got a seat belt ticket yesterday! 

As officer Anderson handed me the ticket she said" I was going to give you a warning , but"

My question is "but, WHAT?"

The reason for the "but" is officer Anderson took offence to me saying they should get to armed robberies in less that 25 minuets and stop the vandals from tearing this town apart at night.

The driver didn't have a seat belt on either, he didn't get a ticket!

I say it's time the RCMP get priorities straight. I would bet anything that while 2 old men where being stopped for not wearing  seat belts going for a coffee the kids were drinking beers and burning rubber in the park. (regular occurrence) 

Name:  Maya

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  are you supposed to give your name?

Date: 08/31/2005

Time: 10:48:48 PM

Comments:     Is rolelrblading illegal in Cranbrook BC? I suppose walking on the wrong side of the road is because I got a ticket on the 25 for "walking on the wrong side of the road" for $109. That was after I was beat up and threatened by police so bad for simply stating that after I had given them my name I wasn't under arrest, I didn't need to provide them with my last name and that I was leaving with my son (12). I have no record, and yet they managed to use excessive force and threats, leave my child at the local Fas Gas and then take me to the local stn where I was then held for whatever reason, and then let go....just like that with my ticket issued by some woman I had never seen before. what is this world coming to? do they have that right? was I supposed to give them my info although I was not under arrest? what side am I supposed to skate on, and am I allowed to skate onto the street when no cars are coming to get to the next sidewalk. info please mail me to mayadinunzio@yahoo.com  thanx.

Name:  cory

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  school

Date: 08/30/2005

Time: 01:29:57 PM

Comments: When does school for high school sudents start?

Name:  Jeff

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Armed Robbery

Date: 08/29/2005

Time: 08:49:39 AM

Comments:  Why did it take the RCMP 25 min to get there?

Name:  donna grasley

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Hospital employment and where to look on internet

Date: 08/25/2005

Time: 04:00:39 PM

Comments:  

Name:  Liz

Choice: 

Concerning:  Buses?

Date: 08/11/2005

Time: 02:24:40 

Comments:     Is there a bus service in High River that connects it to Calgary and Banff?

*(Editor's comment:  ( Greyhound Bus Lines Highwood Grocery Cart 601 1 Street W, High River Tel: 652-1336 )

Name:  dorothy

Choice: 

Concerning:  

Date: 08/05/2005

Time:  02:42:43 

Comments:   Do you have a camp ground in High River? How do I find out where it is etc.

http://www.highriver.ca/html/OutdoorFacsParks.html 

Name:  Jillian

Choice: 

Concerning:  Visit to High River - Restaurants

Date: 07/28/2005

Time:   12:53:02 PM

Comments:  Hello!
I will be visiting your town for a wedding next week. Can anyone recommend some restaurants or cafes that serve vegetarian dishes?

Name:  

Choice: 

Concerning:  Jim Greneveld

Date: 07/11/2005

Time:   06:23:18 AM

Comments:    Does anyone know a family called Greneveld who still or used to live in High River-Alberta.
Jim also had a female twin. Jim visited Australia in 1967 & would be aprrox 58 to 60 yrs of age now.

Name:  charlotte

Choice: 

Concerning:  river

Date: 07/08/2005

Time:   09:29:12 AM

Comments:     how high is the river now, and has the campground been affected?

*(Editor's comment:  The campground was unaffected

Name:  Jeff

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  scandal hits town council

Date: 07/06/2005

Time:   11:39:53 AM

Comments:  It's the town management that needs changed

Name:  concerned citizen

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  scandal hits town council

Date: 07/05/2005

Time:   11:40:58 PM

Comments:      The article in this weeks paper about a scandal...Is not the whole purpose of a town council to expose or better the way that the community is run or handled. If the councilors cannot speak openly to each other about the issues that are at hand, why did we even vote for a new council if no one has the guts to make any changes.
We need the new council to take the stand for the business people & citizens in High River. Why is it that there have been no changes. There are obviously still people involved in controlling how things are dealt with in this town. So don't start talking about scandals until the real issues are dealt with.

Name:  Jeff

Choice: 

Concerning:  Wezel
Date: 06/30/2005

Time:   09:42:55 AM

Comments:  When I was little I could never tell the difference between a wezel and a martin, I'm older now and can't tell the difference between a Martin and a wezel

Name:  

Choice: 

Concerning:  Flooding

Date: 06/07/2005

Time:   07:42:55 AM

Comments:   I know you guys are having flood problems I have 500-600 sandbags in stock and me and my partner are certified traffic controllers so if you need our assistance or the sandbags feel free to e-mail me back @ lizcody33@hotmail.com  look forward to hear from you soon.

Name:  

Choice: 

Concerning:  Kids in streets

Date: 06/07/2005

Time:   12:13:16 AM

Comments:     I THINK THAT THERE SHOULD BE A TOWN LAW AGAINST KIDS BEING ABLE TO RUN THE STREET ALL NIGHT LONG.

Name:  Dave

Choice: 

Concerning:  50 KM/h

Date: 06/07/2005

Time:   01:03:03 

Comments:    If you haven't noticed, High River is a rural community. And in rural communities things move a little slower than in the BIG city. I can tell by your comment that you have not lived in this town all your life, so relax, enjoy the scenery and leave a little earlier. Those of us who live the slower lifestyle that comes with being rural are not going to change.

Name:  

Choice: 

Concerning:  property taxes

Date: 

Time:   

Comments: I guess I'm one of the 20% or so who had their property re-assesed this year so 80% of High River aren't complaining. My tax bill this year is up an unbelievable 40% !!! This is just wrong, especially considering that last year it was also up by 17% from the previous year. Funny, my paycheque doesn't seem to quite keep up with those numbers.

Name:  

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Slow Slow Drivers in High River

Date: 

Time:   

Comments:   I have a problem with the driving habits of some drivers in High River. I am adamant about not speeding, especially in school zones and highly residential areas. But I am very frustrated with people driving down 12th Ave and other main roads, going 30 km/h! Usually I am driving to or from work using this road, and it takes me just about as long to weave the residential streets. By no means should a person speed, but please – be considerate and be aware of your surroundings and don’t slow down traffic at 30 km/hr in 50km/h zones. 50 km/h was decided upon by lawmakers that it was a safe and prudent speed, safe for other vehicles and a good speed to be able to stop for pedestrians. Why I am I always being stuck behind 25-30 km drivers (they are from all ages)…I don’t understand!

Name:  Diane Morrison

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Fitness Classes in May

Date: 

Time:   

Comments:      I'll be in High River for most of the month of May. Where can I sign up for aerobic (fitness) classes during my stay in High River. Thanks, Diane

Name:  Bill Holmes

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Homecoming

Date: 

Time:   

Comments: All former and current residents of High River are invited to attend the High River Homecoming on July 1-2-3, 2005 to help High River celebrate its centennial. It'll be a hoot! Hope to see you there! For more information visit  www.highriverhomecoming.com  

Name:

Choice: Reply

Concerning:  loud trucks

Date: 

Time:   

Comments:   What ever hppened to mufflers trucks have them why not keep the noise down its a consideration of others

Name:

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  

Date: 6/20/05

Time:   8:17 PM

Comments:    I know Eagleview has a bad name, but believe it or not, it really isn't that bad, and if your in your teens and early twenties it is great, however, there seems to be a few sobey's carts kicking around which really doesn't help the image at all, so maybe the people using them could a)return them on there next trip, or b) better yet, don't take them to begin with, they aren't there to transport your groceries all the way home with, they are there to transport them from the store to your vehicle, and with the amount of vehicles in Eagleview you have a car, but good work on the exercising. But PLEASE, PLEASE don't leave the buggies laying around, they look so trashy and Sobey's probably wants them back!!!

Name:

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  High River Businesses and Albertafirst.com

Date: 5/20/05

Time:   9:17 AM

Comments: I am just writing to let the community know about the new website that will have hopefully all High River businesses on its directory. It is located at www.albertafirst.com. Highwood Business Development is calling and faxing all the local businesses to compile information about their business profile in April 2005. It is a great tool if you live in High River to search businesses, but also great if you are planning to move or visit so you can see what is in the area. For now, the information is in its beginner stage and will be fully updated by June of 2005. Feel free to check this site out, and if you have a business you can register online for free. Thanks!

Name: Karen

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Outdoor Soccer Registration

Date: 

Time:   

Comments:  I am trying to get a phone number for Soccer Registration for the High River area. Does anyone have a contact name and phone number???? Please contact me at 260-6268. Thank you, Karen

Name: Amy

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Hair Salons?

Date: 

Time:   

Comments:   Hello!
I'm going to be moving to High River come June/July with my fiance and our wedding is in September, I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of a good salon where my bridesmaids and I could get our hair done and possibly our make up too?? Do any of the salons offer in-home service? 

I'm not sure if anyone can help me here, but it would be great to get some info on which salons happen to be better then others!


Thanks so much for your help!

Name: Anonymous

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  The new Tesco store in the small Welsh town

Date: 2/14/2005

Time:   1:39:46 PM

Comments    While I'm at it...to the earlier post looking for ideas to save the smaller retailers in his village where the bad ole Tesco store moved in:
You may as well liquidate yer assets, close down shop and get yourself a Tesco job application if what's happening in High River is any reflection of what will transpire ahead. You see, many people blame the evil corporate ogre but the reality is that we the consumers vote with our wallets and we all have to make a choice- do we support local business or save money and revel in the huge eye-popping assortment at the shiny new Tesco/Walmart/whatever billionaire-run greed machine you want to name. They are successful because we the people make them that way, not because they actually deliver the level of customer service they advertise or pay their employees (our neighbors) great wages. Same thing when we complain more broadly about increasing domestic unemployment and cheap quality goods- look at what you buy and if you see "Made in China" on it you should hit yourself over the head with it next time any of those two complaints come up in the same conversation. Who would ever have expected 10 years ago to buy something like a DVD player for $50? I can't blame anybody, times are tough...we all need to save a buck when we can. Reality sucks and every mall has a dollar store to remind you of that.

Name: Anonymous

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Loud Trucks and the like

Date: 2/14/2005

Time:   1:21:44 PM

Comments    Well, one thing for sure is I you are not doing the exhaust conversion for the environmental benefits. If improving fuel economy or emissions made your truck quieter, would you be forking out the cash to convert? Of course not. Why don't we all see this dispute for what it really is- mature vs. immature. Oh, you can tell me about 40 yr olds with loud trucks or bikes or tattoos or whatever. They just never grew out of the rebellious phase and they need people like Jeff to be antagonistic because if the consensus/status quo loved what they were doing it would no longer have the tough-ass/rebellious/in your face/whateveryawannacallit appeal and where would that leave you all? And if it wasn't for all your obnoxious MTV video-wannabe behaviours- loud trucks, bikes, tattoos, body piercing, etc, etc included- what would us boring old farts and prudes have to bitc# about on this and other forums? You have to understand this is often the only place where many men can flex their muscle without being endangered- cuz if we expressed ourselves this way in public to anyone other than a town hall gathering of stuffed shirts and soccer moms, we'd get the crap beat out of us. Ha Ha Ha...I'm just being honest here.

Name: lynn

Choice: Current Question

Concerning: who are u?

Date: 2/12/2005

Time:5:30:56 PM

Comments   looking something up,came accross this.is u my sis?

Name: 

Choice: 

Concerning: dangerous streets

Date: 2/10/2005

Time: 9:32:57 PM

Comments     Oliver please do your homework and look at the gravel on the road before knocking the Town's services. Both corners in question have been well sanded year after year.

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning: Woman w/ STB Loud Truck

Date: 2/148/2005

Time: 8:38:44 AM

Comments    What I understand is "you have no respect or consideration for others"

Name: Woman w/ STB Loud Truck

Choice: Reply

Concerning: Jeff

Date: 2/8/2005

Time: 8:38:44 PM

Comments     No need to get personal, Jeff. If you have difficulty understanding the finer technical or mechanical aspects of a performance exhaust system, just remove yourself from the debate and listen from the sidelines. Loud trucks rock!!

Name: kristy

Choice: New Comment

Concerning: live music

Date: 2/7/2005

Time: 2:08:26 PM

Comments     Where has the band Stone Pony been?
I need their website address?
They are the deal, despite no local help!

Name: Jeff

Current Question: Current Question

Concerning: Woman with Soon-to-Be Loud Truck

Date: 2/5/2005

Time: 3:26:18 PM

Comments      Thanks for proving stupidity is not a gender thing.

Name: Woman with Soon-to-Be Loud Truck

Current Question: Current Question

Concerning: Jeff re: Kid with Loud Truck

Date: 2/2/2005

Time: 2:33:18 PM

Comments
I can't wait to see the look on your face when Kid with Loud Truck runs you down because you threw a rock through his windshield! I don't hear you complaining about Ford/Dodge diesels which are as loud as tractor-trailers. Or maybe you just have a bias against "Kid"-specific loud trucks...?
Performance exhaust systems are fantastic - can't wait to install mine in a couple of months. They really improve the fuel economy on a truck - the amplified Chevy rumble is just a fringe benefit. (The effort to save fuel is our little contribution to saving the environment - everyone should be thanking us for doing our part.) In keeping with this commitment to the environment, I'm actually going to leave the catalytic converter ON this time. If you want me to do a driveby with my new Gibson exhaust, let me know where you live - you'll be impressed by how great it sounds.
P.S. To everyone begging the cops to go after people with loud trucks: A better job for them would be going after all you people doing 20-30 kph (literally) all the way through High River. I don't blame people for passing you on a solid line in the middle of town when you're doing 20 or signalling for 2 blocks, then slamming on the brakes for no reason in the middle of a block because you're suddenly not sure where you are or where you were going. You're lucky all they're doing is passing you. If you can't maintain at least 50 kph, you shouldn't be on the road. Don't forget - holding up traffic is against the law, too.

Name: George Plant

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Muisc Venues, Halls Ect.

Date: 1/31/2005

Time:  12:32:29 PM

Comments: Hi there,
Im From Okotoks Alberta, in a band called Hired Gun Solution, we play alot of shows in okotoks, black diamond, calgary, and just next week our first in edmonton. Ive tried to organize a show in high river before but it fell thru, i like bar shows but i would really like to play an all ages show, with a few local high school bands who need some exposure, we provide security and run everything ourselves and are very locally succesful, please give me a possible list of venues or halls we could rent in order to put this thing on. Thanx High River, Seeyou soon.      www.hiredgunsolution.com 

Name: Jeff

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Kid with loud Truck

Date: 1/27/2005

Time:  9:16:47 AM

Comments:    You break the law and you tell people too bad? Don’t complain when one night someone throws a huge rock through your windshield when you are stunting!

Name: ziggy

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    center st

Date: 1/26/2005

Time:  9:16:47 PM

Comments:     What a goat trail, I agree with Marg in the times

Name: Lisa

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Volunteer work?

Date: 1/26/2005

Time:  9:04:12 PM

Comments:   Hi, my name is Lisa. I'm sixteen and am looking to sign up for some volunteering around the community. If anybody knows anything, could you please email me at trulie_lisa_44@hotmail.com. That would be greatly appreciated as I would love to have something to put in my portfolio.

Name: Kid with loud Truck

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Loud Trucks

Date: 1/25/2005

Time:  12:32:41 PM

Comments:     GET OVER IT, you don;t like it move, you ain't gonna stop us

Name: Korey

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Weekend Entertianment

Date: 1/25/2005

Time:  1:57:20 PM

Comments:  We are looking for individuals to join in on a weekly Texas Hold Em game. If you are interested please call 652-6697.

Name: paula gardner

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    re abergele

Date: 1/18/200

Time:  1:43:36 PM

Comments:     hi i was wondering if you can help in any way i live in a little welsh town were a tesco store has been built they have changed the layout off the town all the traders are suffing people dont want to vist us because there is no parking and there are three sets of lights and many jams i would like any ider to bring the people back please help

Name: Brian Horsfield

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    All years reunion

Date: 1/5/2005

Time:  8:58:49 PM

Comments:    Does anyone know of plans for a high school reunion this year. If you do please let me know by email:

clc6000@aol.com 

Name: Kirk Adamson

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Life in general.

Date: 1/2/2005

Time:  7:14:16 PM

Comments:   Hope all is well with my friends in the area. From here in Toronto it looks like paradise!

Name: COMMISSIONER C.J. JOHNSON

Choice: 

Concerning:    2005 NYC EMS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Date: 12/22/2004

Time:  1:52:03 AM

Comments:     Welcome to the NYC EMS SOFTBALL LEAGUE. www.emsleague.com  , one of the biggest & premier softball leagues in New York City! The League is now entering it's 19th season and we invite all teams to come and join us, in a very fun, fair, very competitive and well organized League. The league was originally established in 1987, and the league was made up then, as a stress reliever to all NYC EMS workers (EMT’s & Paramedics), to come out and have some fun and morale with other co-workers. The League then had an 8 game schedule and only 6 teams competing in the league.
The League now has flourished into well over "100 teams," with a 30 game schedule and well over 50 ball fields, with most of the top teams from the NYC tri-state area agencies competing in the league, but any team may join our league that will conduct themselves in a sportsmanship manner. The League also is one of the most inexpensive Leagues in the city at only $550, to join for the entire season, yet giving out trophies to all teams and a total of almost $10,000 in cash prizes.
In the 2005 Season, the League will start the first week in April, and it will be a 30 Game regular season schedule, that runs until the middle of August, with the Playoffs starting in September. Also there will be 2 umpires at every game at 35 dollars per game, but with over 100 teams in the League, the top 64 Teams making the playoffs.
The League will be broken up into 2 separate conferences 
A. MODIFIED CONFERENCE (10;00 PITCHING, NOT ABOVE THE SHOULDER) 
B. COED CONFERENCE (MEN & WOMEN PLAYERS, MINIMUM 3 ON SAME TEAM)
C. Both conferences will play under our League Rules for each separate conference, and will have separate playoffs and separate winning prizes for each area.
The League is registered under the (ASA) American Softball Association, and is a modified softball league. The League also gets involved with other special events such as Exhibition games, All-Star games and Charity fundraisers. The league also has a very strong family base, where people can bring their wives and their children to the park in safety and enjoyment.
Next year the Top 64 teams will be making the playoffs in a NCAA Playoff bracket format vying for the 2005 EMS League Championship. Also, for the teams that do not make the money playoffs, this league has the Commissioner Cup Series (a morale playoffs), for all non regular season playoff teams, similar to the N.I.T. So there is something for everyone! Once again please come out and see, or join one of the number one leagues in the city
Thank You,
EMS League Commissioner
C.J. JOHNSON 
CONTACT : 212 592-4762
EMAIL: CJCOMMISH@AOL.COM 

Name: Sheryl Ann Wilson

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:    ISH Family in High River Area

Date: 12/19/2004

Time:  1:58:33 AM

Comments: Hello High River Folk: I'm doing my family geneology on my Great Grandparents Fred & Alice Ish. Apparently, they lived at Circle Ranch - Queenstown 1921 and then had a homestead at Buck Creek in 1930 and then 1936 lived at Shouldice before returning to Buck Creek in 1938 or 39. Then they moved to Hinton in 1948 where Fred worked at the Pulp Mill. If anyone has any information at all of any kind, I would really really appreciate obtaining it. Please email me at sherylann@shaw.ca.  If you require my snail mail I'll give that to you upon contact. Thank you very much.

Name: Larry Olsen

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Your business addresses on the High River Site

Date: 12/20/2004

Time:  9:30:54 AM

Comments:     I have used your site twice to locate businesses to purchase gifts for family members that live in High River. It would be helpful if the e-mail addresses, the area code to the telephone numbers, and 1-800 numbers (if available)were associated with the various business names.
Regards,
Larry, Victoria BC

Name: Michelle Sova

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    My Home Town

Date: 12/15/2004

Time:  12:42:56 PM

Comments:  Hi High River. I was born and raised in High River. My brother and sister and I all attended Joe CLark Public School until 1986/87. I miss the town and the people. I am the only true Albertan, and I miss it so much. My sisters name is Wanda Sova, my brother is Peter Sova. My parents are Peter and Bonnie Sova. If you recognise it please email me. I would love to hear from old friends. My email is msova@sympatico.ca
Feel Free to contact me anytime.
Missing the Mountains

Name: Julie

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Sour Gas Wells

Date: 12/14/2004

Time:  3:33:36 PM

Comments:   Are we willing to allow sour gas well development in High River? Can we afford its potential effects on our health and also the potential devaluation of our property?

If it is of concern to you, it is important to let the town council know you object to allowing more sour gas wells in close proximity to High River. A decision in this regard is presently on the table.

"While Albertans await scientific studies with respect to human health effects, stories of perceived health effects from oil and gas operations proliferate daily. The following are just a few reported recently in various publications across the province.
- According to the Ludwig, Boonstra and Schilthuis families, air emissions in the area around their farm (which is surrounded by oil and gas operations) have resulted in health problems for years. They include: headaches, nausea, colds, skin rashes, insomnia, miscarriages and stillbirths.
- T. Evans moved her family out of Alberta to escape emissions from the flaring of unwanted gas at oil and gas installations near her home. She believes her children were poisoned by flaring from a sour gas processing plant in the area. Blood
tests of her three-year old son revealed higher than normal levels of hydrocarbons, benzene and xylene. Although away from gas flaring now, her children remain extrasensitive to chemicals, getting nosebleeds from diesel truck emission or chlorinated pools for example.
- According to C. Sutton, her family was gassed four times by air emissions from a nearby oil and gas facility. She was rendered unconscious and suffered subsequent bouts of vomiting and loss of muscle control.
- The local health authority in the Turner Valley/Black Diamond region of Alberta has
decided to investigate whether there is a link between nearby sour gas wells and the above-average number of people with multiple sclerosis in the area. A local group of concerned residents brought the matter to health officials' attention, pointing out the large number of people in the area diagnosed with the nerve-deteriorating disease"     http://www.aclrc.com 

Name: Greg

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Ride to Calgary

Date: 12/7/2004

Time:  6:02:09 PM

Comments:    I'm toying with the idea of a commuter service to Calgary and wonder if there would be interest. Currently, I shuttle 3 others back and forth, leaving HR at 6am and leaving downtown Calgary at 4pm from the BP building (I don't recall the exact address off hand)I can do it for less than Good Co. with a different pay structure, get you back to HR earlier (1 hour) and with 5 or so new passengers, I would consider the comfort of a new Dodge Sprinter van (10 person). I am considered by those who commute with me now a safe driver, licensed with the appropriate class. Interested ? Let me know at mcallister@telus.ne

Name: Leonard

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    I need a job in high river

Date: 12/6/2004

Time:  2:43:26 AM

Comments:      hi, ummm, I'm looking to move to high river. I live in Vulcan right now, but I want to move to high river to be closer to my girl friend, so if anyone can help a guy out I would appreciate it. I'm 6'2, 18, healthy with experience in customer service, machinery operation, and being a gas jockey. I just need enough to make a decent living. I can be reached at 1-403-485-4591. oh, I also have no criminal past.

Name: Sarah Wood rich

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:    I miss the town

Date: 11/29/2004

Time:  10:23:22 AM

Comments:  I use to live here and I miss everyone so much hopefully I can come back soon. Ontario doesn't have you and I wish it did. I love this town and sooner or later I will be back but until then I love you all.

Name: Peter Godthaab

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    

Date: 11/9/2004

Time:  2:49:57 PM

Comments:      Hello everybody in High River!

I just wanna say that i love my girlfriend Katarina! High River please take care of her! I'll come in the summer for visit!

Love you baby!

Your Love
Peter Godthaab 

Name: Art Qually

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    High Rivers newest Computer Store

Date: 10/26/2004

Time:  4:24:41 PM

Comments:  Just wondering if you have paid us a visit at www.computers-highriver.com, stop in and visit us at 509H, Centre Street Plaza, High River, Ab. Looking forward to helping with all your computer needs. See you soon. Bob, Art & staff.

Name: Larry Olsen

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:    Advertising your community businesses

Date: 10/20/2004

Time:  5:01:11 PM

Comments:   Hi Ho from Victoria BC

Recommend your town set up a simple web site that permits us outsiders to make direct contact with the local businesses in order to send gifts (such as flowers) to friends and family in your city.

Regards,
Larry O.

Name: anon

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    jobs in high river

Date: 10/19/2004

Time:  10:02:56 PM

Comments:    Why is it so impossible to get a job in or around high river? There are little to no job openings other then for farmers and trades people. It's making it incredibly hard for younger people to flourish in the town. I'm 18 and have an apartment and the bills to go along with it. I've gotten laid of 4 times in less then 3 months (due to lack of work)! Then I turn around thinking its ok I'll get another job, but there aren't any! I want to go back to school but first I have to get back on my feet. Why are there so few jobs? I thought high river was suppose to be thriving, surely there'd be more jobs. It's frustrating, it really really is. 

Name: Oliver

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Safety across from Spitzee school

Date: 10/19/2004

Time:  1:04:53 PM

Comments: At the corner of 4th St and MAcleod Trail ,there is a need for a drain so that rain water and melted snow can evacuate.
Every year and especially during the winter months, this intersection becomes deadly.In fact all pedestrians have to take extra care to gwlak across 4th St.Also,and the winter of 2003 was the worst for that,cars get stuck,and can't start again because of their wheels spinning,and the accumu;lation of ice in front of their wheels.Of all the intersections in High River,I think this is the most dangerous .The second most dangerous would have to be at the 3 stop sign by the wwater tower.If you are going North on Crescent Av and hit the stop sign ,when it freezes over,you could find yourself right in the middle of the intersection...Very dangerous.

But the main reason why the Macleod and 4th is more dangerous is because there are kids going back and forth to go to Spitzee,elderly people walking from the manor to go downtown , and any car stopping or turning on 4th Street has to take extra caution because of the sheet of ice formed at every Chinook.

Not just the ice,if it rain or if the snow melts,it is impossible to cross the street without HAVING to go at least 6 or 8 feet on Macleod Trail to get to the other side. 
Since there is now a new mayor and new team,let's see what they get done for this intersection.

As another safety issue for children is the fact that the speed zone is a school zone,when there are ids going in that park all year round.This should be a 30 km zone Period.No major money there,just a sign change is needed.Or maybe they wait for a couple of deaths...(makes me think of the Aldersyde Junction ...)

If you agree with the drain on Macleod,maybe we should get a petition started..

Name: Lamene

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    Attaining a Liqour liesence?

Date: 10/15/2004

Time:  9:37:59 AM

Comments:  I'm from New York City. How do I go about getting a liqour liesence?

Name: Al Hardonk

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:    river city show and shine

Date: 10/9/2004

Time:  9:07:02 AM

Comments:   Were there any photos of the show posted anywhere on the net?

*(Editor's comment:   sorry not this time, if you have any we would be glad to put them on.

Name: Heather

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Canadian Oxford Dictionary

Date: 10/5/2004

Time:  7:14:48 PM

Comments:     

I should also let you know that the Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary,
Katherine Barber, will be in Edmonton as part of the promotional book tour for the dictionary on
October 12-13. Should you wish to contact her, her
number in Edmonton is (780) 987-3095. (Or you can contact anyone else at our office in
Toronto at any time).

Thanks again for your help, and I hope you enjoy seeing your contributions in print!

Sincerely,
Heather

Name: jeff

Choice: Current Question:

Concerning:  RE: wondering what folks think of the upcoming municipal elections

Date: 10/5/2004

Time:  7:24:48 AM

Comments:   Les is more

Name: john

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  wondering what folks think of the upcoming municipal elections

Date: 10/4/2004

Time:  6:54:48 PM

Comments:    What are you all thinking about who all is running for mayor and council ??? 

Name: Jennifer

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Home Based Business re:  Medical Billing

Date: 10/4/2004

Time:  4:49:49 PM

Comments:    Does anyone run their own home-based business such as Medical Billing? I would like to hear the pros, cons, etc. Also is anyone taking a course in Medical Billing. I live in Ontario, by the way.

Name: Al Tyreman

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Hilda Dunwoodie

Date: 9/26/2004

Time:  6:29:18 PM

Comments:     Ralph Klein -  premier@gov.ab.ca 
Don Tannas MLA -  Highwood@assembly.ab.ca 
Gary G. Mar Minister of Health and wellness-calgary.nosecreek@assembly.ab.ca

We are writing in hope of getting some assistance for Hilda Dunwoodie, 92, our mother, grandmother, friend, and citizen of Canada. She moved from Toronto to Edmonton in 2001 to be closer to family. In October of that year she moved into a private senior's home in Edmonton, using her own savings and pension income supplemented by her family. When this became a financial hardship, she was transferred to a government care room in the same facility and then to the dementia ward as she continued to decline mentally.

She had a fall in December of 2003, breaking her pelvis and ending up at the University of Alberta Hospital. At that time the home she had been in refused to take her back, and it was apparent that she would need much more daily care than she had been getting up until then. Her son in Edmonton had died in August of 2003 and her family wanted to move her to High River, where she has a physician, Dr. Powell, and where her daughter and grandchildren live.

Hilda was put on a wait list for transfer, but despite the existence of this list, there appears to be some regional animosity that prevents reasonable action on the part of social agencies in Alberta. Given this, her daughter, Gail, has been told that essentially the regions in Alberta do not transfer patients and that in all likelihood Hilda will never be moved. Social agencies have been repeatedly contacted, the premier's office has been contacted, and the family has tried everything they can to make this happen.

Meanwhile, Hilda's dementia continues to progress. She is now in St. Joseph's auxiliary hospital in Edmonton, where she receives good care but since they are understaffed it would help to have a family member there to assist her with some of the daily tasks she has trouble with, such as eating.

Her daughter, Sharon, visits every 6-8 weeks from Toronto, and her other daughter, Gail, drives the 4 hours from High River every week with her husband, but with winter coming on the trip on the highway can be dangerous. Her son's widow visits when she can. If Hilda were living in the High River Long Term Care, daily interaction with her family would greatly increase her quality of life and would provide an additional level of care that only family can provide.

Needless to say, this within-province regionalism has come as a surprise to everyone, since penalizing an elderly woman for moving so she could be closer to family is not what most Canadians like to see in their health care system. It would appear that as you age, you better make sure you are where you want to be for the rest of your life, because obviously the bureaucracy cannot be penetrated by well-meaning family members.

Hilda Dunwoodie is a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and friend. Although her dementia is, of course, progressive, we believe her mental status will deteriorate faster than it needs to if she is left alone in Edmonton. Her daughter, Gail, and many of Gail’s family including Hilda’s great-grandchildren, live in High River and would be able to interact with her daily, increasing her quality of life. 

We ask that you intervene in an effort to get Hilda transferred so that her remaining time can be spent near her family. We believe this request is no more than you or anyone else would ask for their family members.

Name: R.W.

Choice: Current Question:

Concerning:  Rude And Crude

Date: 9/2/2004

Time:  9:16:18 PM

Comments:    Long holiday? What were you in for?

Name: Rude And Crude

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  VANDALISM

Date: 8/22/2004

Time:  9:10:35 PM

Comments: Hey its me yup its me back from my long holiday.Like you care eh! 
well lets see everyone in this town thinks that its just kids that ar the cause of all the vandalism.Hmmmmmm i think that its not just the kids but maybe just maybe some of the adults living in this town.But ya never know, i guess it just might be the kids. Oh the next thing i would like to b@#ch about is the garbage that is all over town i know that the wind spreads it around but come on there is so much shit flying around i think maybe the town should put more garbage containers around down town and on happy trails. Maybe then we wouldnt have so much garbage floating down the river.

well thats all for now 
see ya Ron W

p.s not a bad thing said about Ronnie

Bye for now
Rude And Crude

Name: Leonard Matte

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Moving to High River

Date: 8/16/2004

Time:  8/16/2004

Comments:  My wife, Julie, and I are very pleased to be moving to High River with our family. We've been living in the Vancouver Lower Mainland in B.C. You might think of Vancouver with the beauty of the surrounding mountains, the ocean and beaches; we think of different things here, namely: the crystal meth invading our society, street racing taking lives, rapes, murder, provincial sales tax, astronomical housing prices, severe traffic congestion particularly at the many bridges, extremely soft judicial system, car thieves and drug dealers who walk the streets the day after getting busted... Shall we go on? We're looking forward to High River. No place is perfect, but yours is much, much better than the hell that we're coming from.

*(Editor's comment:  welcome to High River

Name: TOM MINHINNETT

Choice: 

Concerning:  >INVITING MAYOR COUNCIL STAFF TO TUXEDO PARKS OCTOBERFEST

Date: 8/13/2004

Time:  11:09:59 PM

Comments:    TO MAYOR INVITE TO ALL OCTOBERFEST EXTRAVAGANZATUXEDO PARK OCT 23 2004 7PM FOR ONLY 12 BUCKS FUN FEASTING FROLICING TUXEDO PARKS NO IS 403 2777797 OR 4032777797 ASK FOR BIG TOM.ALL THE BEST TOM MINHINNETT CALGARY HOME OF THE FLAMES

Name: Rae

Choice: 

Concerning:  New Bus Fees for Cayley School students

Date: 8/13/2004

Time:  10:48:06 AM

Comments:     some may not know it yet. But after having my children attend Cayley school for the past 2 years, using ploys like free bussing from High River, small school atmosphere, and all the bonus's of a small school, the bussing has decided to now charge us in High River for their service. I dont know what to do, my children have made great friends out in Cayley, they are young and dont understand why these changes were made, and that its not that easy to come up with that kind of money along with everyday and monthly expenses. I dont know if there is any organization out there that could help us and keep our children happy, but if there is could someone please let me know. School is getting so close again, and Im so torn on what to do. 

Name: 

Choice: 

Concerning:  EMS Softball Tournament

Date: 8/9/2004

Time:  8:37:34 PM

Comments:   >When is the 2004 EMS softball tournament?

Name: 

Choice: 

Concerning:  skatboarding

Date: 8/5/2004

Time:1:06:14 PM

Comments:    >My son is a freqent user of the skatpark, and bing very young 12, he constanly comes home complaing about the older teenagers smoking pot there and giving the younger kids a hard time, as well as using there bikes which are not allowed, the cop shop is right across the street, and oblivious to whats going on, like they do not even look over that way when they go by. If i had the space and time i would build a half pipe in my yard too, if it means keeping my kids safe,but there is a limit to the hours.

Name: Keltie

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  underage kid on the streets at all hours of the night

Date: 8/3/2004

Time: 6:29:22 PM

Comments:     I THINK THAT THERE SHOULD BE A TOWN LAW AGAINST KIDS BEING ABLE TO RUN THE STREET ALL NIGHT LONG.

THEN MAYBE THESE ACTS OF VANDALISM WILL STOP OR BE LESS.

Name: Jeff

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Loud Trucks

Date: 8/3/2004

Time: 7:02:58 AM

Comments:   I have listened to motorcycle races the last few nights too.

I want to know why they cant be stopped, when the rcmp can gather in force to set-up seatbelt traps?

Name: Tim

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Loud Trucks

Date: 8/1/2004

Time: 3:32:58 PM

Comments:    Its one thing to have kids driving around having fun, but its another thing to have them driving around town and a million miles an hour. Even worse are the loud trucks that go around makin noise. Why will the cops do anything about it. Its not like they can't find them.. just listen.. 

*(Editor's comment:  This is turning into another High River mystery along with the drinking in public

Name: Peter

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Skate board park....

Date: 7/31/2004

Time: 5:16:36 PM

Comments:    Well I know that the skate park is a good thing but what happens when your Neighbour across the way decides to put up a half pipe in his back yard?

I mean it was alright at first but that was when there was only a couple kids back there now at any given time of the day I have 10 cars parked out back.

If the town built a skate park for these people why are they not there? Seems like a waste of money to me, also is there anything I can do to get them to take the half-pie down? Noise at 1:00 AM with music and skateboards going is just getting too much!

Also is there any bylaw against having something like this in your backyard?

thanks for your time!

Peter

*(Editor's comment:  If this is going on at 1 a.m. call the RCMP

Name: john law

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  east longview concerts

Date: 7/23/2004

Time: 9:47:00 AM

Comments:     Did Susan ever find the answer on how and where to get tickets to the East Longview concerts ???? john johnlaw@shaw.ca

Name: cmiller

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Hotel Development

Date: 7/21/2004

Time: 2:25:59 PM

Comments:  I work for a hotel research company in New Hampshire in the US. 

We've been told a Super 8 Motel is going to be built on 12th Ave.; does anyone know anything about this or who may be buidling it?

Thanks.

*(Editor's comment:  It was built about 3.5 years ago

Name: ?

Choice: 

Concerning:  thinking of moving to High River

Date: 7/16/2004

Time: 2:18:43 PM

Comments:     My husband and I are thinking of moving to High River and were just wondering if we could find employment in High River (I can do a variety of administration and my husband is a cook by trade).I guess I should also mention although we are not retired yet - it is close. Is there a newspaper we could pick up to have a look see as to what may be available? We were also wondering the availability of doctors.

*(Editor's comment:   Try this  http://www.highriveralberta.com/hrlinks.htm 

Name: 

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  drinking in the workplace

Date: 7/13/2004

Time: 8:51:46 PM

Comments: The town of high river knows whats going on there because they purchase product from there, they have the ability to pull thier buisness liesence, Most people in town know of this place, even the buisness development knows who it is. Why hasn't the town done anything about it?

Name: Susan

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  East Longview Hall

Date: 7/11/2004

Time: 10:13:08 PM

Comments: Can someone tell me how to contact this venue to get ticket to Ian Tyson in October? Thanks

Name: Concerned Citizen

Choice: Reply

Concerning:  Business allowing drinking on the job

Date: 7/12/2004

Time: 11:09:46 AM

Comments: Lets name this business so that someone can take the appropriate actions. I will not support such a business, and I will also take the appropriate steps to make the right peoples aware that this is going on before something serious happens.

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning:  Drinking in the workplace

Date: 6/28/2004

Time: 10:25:09 AM

Comments:     I doubt the police can do anything, workman's comp could definitely do something though

Name: Elliot

Choice: Reply

Concerning:  Drinking in the workplace

Date: 6/25/2004

Time: 10:00:47 AM

Comments: The police do about as much as my dog sit on there butt and lick there privates thats the way it has always been and i doubt it will ever change.

Name: ?

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  drinking in the workplace

Date: 6/21/2004

Time: 9:39:12 AM

Comments:   I am surprised the town of high river, allows after 6 years, a buisness to continue to operate, when it is a known fact the the owner of a certain buisness, allows drinking in the workplace, and even encourages it's employees to work while intoxicated, coming in and serving customers while intoxicated and cursing and yelling at staff and customers. To think we are going to have 1000's of tourist here this summer, and i bet tons of them will be witness to it, what a impression to send them home with. Come visit High River, town with 7 liqour stores, guess what the people here do with their time. 

Name: Doris

Choice: Reply

Concerning:  Meat ; farmer selling meat

Date: 6/19/2004

Time: 8:54:51 PM

Comments:   To answer the people enquiring about direct sales of beef in High River and on #2 highway.I believe the gentleman you need to contact is Grant Hirsche 652-1173.I have heard it is very good quality meat and the demand has been so good that plans are in the works to open a store in Okotoks.Happy barbecue season.

Name: Duncan

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  Newsletters

Date: 6/17/2004

Time: 3:00:07 PM

Comments:     I would like to know if other than this site if the town has a community newsletter in place for kids to advertize free about babysitting community events and other things?

*(Editor's comment:   Try this  http://www.hbdc.net/

Name: Steve

Choice: New Question

Concerning:  George Lane liquor licence

Date: 6/17/2004

Time: 9:07:23 PM

Comments: When did George Lane Park get a liquor licence?  Yesterday after noon about 3pm the tires started smoking in George Lane Park motivated by huge amounts of liquor.  6pm and they were still drinking, where the hell were the RCMP or by-law cops or the town manager???  http://www.highriveralberta.com/georgelane.htm 

Name: LDH

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Meat

Date: 6/16/2004

Time: 9:00:52 PM

Comments:   There is usually a hereford truck on the right hand side of HW 2 heading south before the weigh station a couple of days a week and I have seen him set up in town here near the A@W etc but am unsure on the exact days..anyone?

Name: Jeff

Choice: Reply

Concerning:  Sandy RE: Gravel

Date: 6/16/2004

Time: 5:21:37 AM

Comments:" if you find gravel on the happy trails annoying, why don't you go out on a saturday and clear them?" What do you think taxes are for? You work for the town?

Name: L Feihle

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  farmers selling meat in High River

Date: 6/10/2004

Time: 3:47:16 PM

Comments:     could anyone tell me where I can find these guys? I would like to purchase from them, but I don't live in High River..... Thanks

Name: Jake

Choice: New Comment

Concerning:  People pulling into the passing lanes.

Date: 6/7/2004

Time: 2:36:33 PM

Comments:  I just about seen a accident when a Blue Tempo pull out in front of a car doing hi-way speed speed at the infamous WalMart intersection at Okotoks. The Hi-way car had to pull into the turn lane then follow thru in the merge lane. Lots of horn blowing, this time it was a miss. I have see this in front of Cargill and the Hi-2A intersection. 
Being almost an oldtime and a Class 1 Driver I remember we use to pull across to the shoulder to allow traffic to pass. But now the lanes are painted and have arrows showing where you can turn or go straight. 
I thought you where not allowed to cross a Solid White Traffic Line. I have driven very little outside of Alberta, maybe things are different elsewhere.

Name: Dorothy

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  High River Magnesium Plant

Date: 6/1/2004

Time: 8:41:15 AM

Comments:     I was wondering if anyone has any information regarding the current status of the magnesium plant. I heard a rumor that it may be turned into a filming studio. If anyone has any information regarding this topic, could you please let me know? Thank you!

Name: Joan

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  Loud Trucks

Date: 5/20/2004

Time: 11:55:59 AM

Comments:     someone mentioned something about trucks being too loud. why don't you invest in a set of ear plugs? my town is built next to an airport so we don't really have a choice. with regards to noise bylaw.. can a truck help if its loud? i mean really. it'd there for a reason. it'd helps people do their jobs so you can't really do anything except deal with it. earplugs are inexpensive people.

*(Editor's comment:  I believe the trucks being referred to are 1/2 tons with purposely loud exhaust systems being driven in town with foot on the floor.

Name: youth

Choice: Current Question

Concerning:  community

Date: 5/13/2004

Time: 10:59:02 AM

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