What Kind of News and Local Information Does High River Times Cover?

High River Times is a local news site for High River, Alberta, covering community news and events, video reporting, nearby-town stories, and a local business and services directory. It is aimed at residents who want to follow what is happening in and around High River rather than national or international headlines. The site also carries some subscriber-only content, so not every story is fully open to all readers.

High River Local News and Events

The core of the site is High River itself. The homepage highlights a lead local story, and the news list is built around town happenings. One example from the page is the town's "biggest week of the year," held from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27, alongside items such as a new record, Elections Alberta coverage, a Mexican independence tradition, and a Youth Athlete Bursary Award.

If you want to know what is going on in High River — community events, local milestones, civic notices — this section is the place to start.

Latest Videos

The site includes a "Latest Videos" section, giving video coverage alongside written stories. This is useful if you prefer watching a short clip over reading a full article, or if you want to see footage tied to a local event.

News Near High River: Airdrie and Cochrane

A distinct section, "News near High River," pulls in stories from neighbouring communities, including:

• Airdrie — for example, Rocky View Schools seeking names for a school under construction, and a groundbreaking for a new K-9 school in the Bayview neighbourhood.
• Cochrane — for example, charges after a major Calgary police drug seizure, Rotary hitching posts at bike lockups in three parks, a school modernization celebration, and construction of a new K-8 school in Rivercrest.

This matters if you live in the wider area, commute, or have family and interests across these towns. Note that some nearby stories are marked "Subscriber only," such as a Cochrane piece on a cartoonist working with a Mars research station.

Local Spotlight: Businesses and Services

"Local Spotlight" is a directory-style section for finding local businesses and services in High River, spanning food, medical, and legal services. Use it when you need a local provider rather than a news story.

Health and Workplace Well-Being Content

The page also features "Vitality Alberta" items, including a 12-week series on workplace well-being and articles on men's health. These are general-interest features rather than breaking news, so treat them as background reading rather than local reporting.

How to Decide If It Fits Your Needs

One practical caution: because some articles are subscriber-only, expect occasional paywalls on nearby-town and feature stories. The site does not state its subscription terms on the homepage, so check the subscribe link before assuming full access.