What Is High River Times?

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High River Times is a local news website covering High River, Alberta, and the surrounding communities. It publishes breaking news, local stories, videos, and community updates, with additional coverage of nearby towns such as Airdrie and Cochrane. It is a useful starting point if you want to follow what is happening in and around High River, from local events to regional developments.

What You Will Find on the Site

The homepage is organized around several content areas:

  • Local News – Stories specific to High River, including community events and local developments. One example featured on the homepage was High River's "biggest week of the year," held from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27.
  • Latest Videos – A video section for visual news content.
  • News near High River – Coverage from neighboring communities, including Airdrie and Cochrane. Topics in this section have included school construction and naming in Airdrie, a major Calgary police drug seizure, and new bike lockup facilities in Cochrane parks.
  • Local Spotlight – A directory-style section for finding local businesses and services, from food to medical to legal services.
  • Vitality Alberta – A series focused on health and well-being, particularly in the workplace. Articles have covered men's health, workplace well-being, and related policy perspectives.

Who It Is For

High River Times is aimed at:

  • Residents of High River who want local news and community information in one place.
  • People in nearby communities who want to follow regional stories from Airdrie, Cochrane, and the surrounding area.
  • Readers looking for local services through the Local Spotlight section.
  • Anyone interested in workplace well-being topics covered in the Vitality Alberta series.

What to Keep in Mind

Some articles are marked "Subscriber only," which means full access to those stories requires a subscription. The site's homepage references subscribing, but specific pricing and subscription terms are not stated on the page itself, so check the site directly for current details.

The site also carries advertising, and some ad slots may not load immediately, with article content continuing below them.

How to Use the Site

  1. Start on the homepage to see the latest headlines and featured stories.
  2. Browse "News near High River" if you want regional coverage beyond High River itself.
  3. Check "Local Spotlight" when you need to find a local business or service.
  4. Look for the "Subscriber only" label before clicking a story, so you know whether you can read it in full.
  5. Use the videos section if you prefer visual updates.

In short, High River Times works as a community news hub for High River and its neighbors—best suited to readers who want local and regional updates rather than national or international news.