High Prairie, Alberta
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| Motto: Gateway to the Peace Country | |
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| Census division | No. 17 |
| Municipal District | Big Lakes |
| Area: | 6.39 km² |
| Founded | |
| Incorporated | 1945 (village) 1950 (town) |
| Population
Town Population |
2,737 (2001) |
| Population density | 428.5/km² |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC -7 |
| Postal code span | T0G 1E0 |
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| Elevation | 602 m MSL |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 749 |
| Waterways | |
| Mayor | John Brodrick |
| Governing body | High Prairie Town Council |
| 1(sc) According to the Canada 2001 Census. 2(gr) Geographic references.  |
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High Prairie is a town in the northern portion of the Canadian province of Alberta, located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 749 north-east of Valleyview. As of 2001, High Prairie's population was 2,737. [1]
With a land area of 6.39 km2, High Prairie is relatively small by most standards, but enjoys the amenities of a larger community due to the large population settled in rural areas outside the town; as well as the many resource industries that operate within the area, such as oil, lumber, and agriculture.
Because High Prairie is situated just 20 minutes from the western shores of the Lesser Slave Lake, High Prairie also has a thriving tourism industry, particularly in the warmer summer months. There are many attractions at the lake, including events such as the Golden Walleye Classic.
Winagami Lake Provincial Park (just north of High Prairie), as well as nearby Kimiwan Lake, are a wonderful attraction for bird-watching enthusiasts, as that general area is a meeting point of three major migration paths; the Central Flyway, the Mississippi Flyway, and the Pacific Flyway.
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[edit] History
High Prairie was incorporated as a Village on April 6th, 1945, with a population of just 600 people. Only 5 years later, on January 10, 1950, High Prairie was incorporated as a Town.
[edit] Government
The town is governed by a town council. The Mayor and six council members serve three year terms.
The current membership includes Mayor John Brodrick and councilmembers Arnold Aarts, Mike Daubert, Rick Dumont, Wayne Forrester, Lenord Olson, and James Waikle.
[edit] Media outlets
Some media outlets serving High Prairie and surrounding area are CKVH The Fox Radio; as well as the South Peace News, local community newspaper.
[edit] Recognition
In 2001, High Prairie was recognized for its state-of-the-art water treatment system when it was awarded 4 'blooms' by Communities in Bloom[2], a non-profit organization that encourages environmental responsibility and beautification in Canadian communities.
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Canada - High Prairie Community Profile
- ^ Communities in Bloom - Participants
[edit] External links
- DiscoverThePeaceCountry.com - The visitors guide to High Prairie and other communities in the Peace Country in Alberta and BC
- Town of High Prairie - Gateway to the Peace Country
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