High River
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International balloon festival returns to High River for 10th yearThe town of High River in southern Alberta is celebrating the 10th year of the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival this weekend.FeaturesSep 23
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Flood-resilient town of High River prepared should water levels riseThe devastation from the 2013 flood has the people of High River, Alta., more prepared than ever should it ever face a similar situation.WeatherJun 14
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Calgary declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rainfallA water expert says heavy rainfall forecast for southern Alberta could cause damage in some areas, but it doesn't appear as if a repeat of deadly flooding in 2013 is coming.WeatherJun 13
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Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in RockiesThe Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says High River has joined 30 organizations to endorse the document called "A Coal Policy for Alberta — 2022 and Beyond."EnvironmentMay 25
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High River flood-damaged homes auctioned off for well above starting bidsFlood-damaged homes in High River are now being sold at auction and going for well above starting bids.FeaturesMay 24
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‘This is really big’: Calgary marching bands merge to march at High River paradeTwo Calgary marching bands joined forces for the return of the Little Britches Parade in High River Saturday.CanadaMay 21
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High River RCMP search for man connected to convenience store armed robberyPolice said when the employee turned around to retrieve the smokes, the man pulled out a black handgun with his right hand and pointed it toward the cashier.CrimeApr 29
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Potentially growing COVID-19 outbreak at High River Cargill meatpacking plantThe High River meatpacking plant is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak. As of Jan. 9, 2022, there were 44 workers who contracted the virus.HealthJan 10
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Cargill optimistic it can avoid job action as meat plant workers vote 97% in favour of strikeWorkers at Cargill in High River, Alta., have voted in favour of a strike starting Dec. 6 if the union can't come to a fair compensation deal with the company.EconomyNov 11, 2021
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Potential strike action looms at High River Cargill meat-packing plantMore than 1,400 unionized workers at the High River Cargill meatpacking plant participated in a strike vote on Thursday. The vast majority voted in favour of strike action.CanadaNov 6, 2021
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