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HIGH RIVER'S

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The gradesConnection

B

B-

B

B

B

B-

B+

B

Environment

Expression

Health & Wellbeing

Lifelong Learning

Livability

Safety & Security

Thriving Populations

IntroductionOur High River, the Town of High River and FCSS are pleased to present the first Vital Signs® report for High River. This was a collaborative process and we couldn’t have done it without all the amazing support from the citizens of High River.

The Vital Signs® survey was an opportunity for residents to have a voice in the community and to provide feedback on areas that they thought could require more attention. It was also an opportunity to celebrate all the things that are positively contributing to life in High River.

The following report features highlights from the survey results and information gathered from the community. The average grade respondents gave was a B. This is a great start and we look forward to tracking High River’s progress in future years.

This year, High River participated in the full Vital Signs® survey and there will also be opportunities for citizens to engage more deeply with Vital Signs® through “Vital Focus” and “Vital Conversations” throughout the year.

- The High River Vital Signs® Team

Vital ConversationOur High River’s Community Cafés will be Vital Conversations for our community! Please join us to discuss High River’s Vital Signs® Topics from 5-8 p.m. at Carlson’s On Macleod (129 3 Avenue S.W.) on the following dates.

Dates• October 12, 2016: Vital Signs Overview

• November 19, 2016: Livability

• December 14, 2016: Expression

• January 11, 2017: Connection

• February 8, 2017: Health and Wellbeing

• March 8, 2017: Lifelong Learning

• April 12, 2017: Environment

• May 10, 2017: Safety

• June 14, 2017: Thriving Populations

Contact information• FCSS: 403.652.8620

• Town of High River Economic Development: [email protected]

• Our High River: [email protected]

High River’s Vital Signs®

Volunteers• The Citizens of High River • The Photographers who volunteered

to take the “Faces of High River”: David Bailey; Jason Greve; Robin Ingram; Lisa MacDougall; Lee-Anne Murakami; Janell Packer; Jane Rus-sell; and Janice Storch.

• Organizations and individuals who volunteered or contributed to the report

Vital Signs Project Team• Caitland Asmundson, Project Lead• Kalie Mosig, Research & Content Lead • Kevin Tetzlaff, Report Design

Vital Signs® is a community checkup conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities and identifies significant trends in a range of areas critical to quality of life. Vital Signs® is coordinated nationally by Community Foundations of Canada and with special thanks to the Toronto Foundation for developing and sharing the Vital Signs concept. For more information visit: www.vitalsignscanada.ca.The Vital Signs® trademark is used with permission from Community Foundations of Canada.

The Grades• A = Excellent, stay the course• B = Good, but some improvements could be made• C = Average performance, suggests additional effort be made to

address this issue• D = Below average performance, additional work is required• F = Failure: immediate action is crucial

The Faces of High RiverEach photograph in this document is of a citizen or citizens contributing to High River’s community. They were nominated by fellow citizens through Our High River.

Table of ContentsConnection .............................................................................................................4

Environment .........................................................................................................6

Expression ..............................................................................................................8

Health & Wellbeing ............................................................................................10

Lifelong Learning ................................................................................................12

Livability .................................................................................................................14

Safety & Security .................................................................................................16

Thriving Populations ........................................................................................18

3High River’s Vital Signs®

Methodology571 participants completed High River’s Vital Signs® survey in June 2016. Citizens were asked to grade quality of life indicators in our community as well as share their opinions of what is going well in High River and what can be improved. The online survey was conducted by NRG Research Group and was based on a self-selected respondent population. For comparison purposes, a random sample of this size would yield a margin of error of +/- 4.7 %, 19 times out of 20.

Indicator ResearchWhenever possible, data was gathered from local service providers, organizations, and experts to ensure the information included in the report was the most up to date and relevant to the community. In some cases data was used from other sources such as Statistics Canada. The information in this report provides a snapshot of High River at this time and only begins to cover the information available. If you have questions or suggestions for other data to be included in the future, please contact us.

HIGH RIVER'S

Thank you

B Connection

High River’s Vital Signs®: Connection4

Get connected!84%AGREE OR STRONGLY AGREETHAT IT IS EVERY CITIZEN’S DUTY TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY (VOTE, VOLUNTEER, ATTEND COUNCIL MEETINGS, ETC.)

70%ARE SATISFIED OR VERY SATISFIED

77%AGREE OR STRONGLY AGREE

WITH THEIR SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS (FAMILY, FRIENDS, SOCIAL SERVICES, ETC.)

THAT THEY KNOW THEIR NEIGHBOURS WELL ENOUGH TO ASK FOR HELP OR OFFER THEIR ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED

• Chat with your friends, neighbours and service providers

• Check out local events when you pass by them

• Volunteer: Volunteers help improve quality of life for others. They also gain valuable experience and develop new skills. As well, studies show that involved Canadians enjoy an improved overall health. (Volunteer Canada)

Top three citizen priorities

1. Communication and awareness about opportunities to get connected

2. Listen to community members and value their opinions

3. Increase the number of community events and block parties

Top three things to celebrate

1. The community events and celebrations we currently have

2. Relationships and connections between community members

3. Our cultural diversity

Janice Storch Photography Jason Greve Photography

Janice Storch Photography

High River’s Vital Signs®: Connection 5

Stay updated on information & events

Community Events

Community BlockParty Trailer

Citizen Engagement

BOOKED60DAYS FROM

MARCH TO SEPTEMBER

Social Media

Websites

Print

$30,000TOTAL FUNDING

FOR 2016/2017

$2,000AVAILABLE

PER PROJECT

TOWN OF HIGH RIVERSUN COUNTRY 99.7 FMAM 1140 LOCAL BUSINESSESLOCAL SCHOOLS LOCAL INTEREST GROUPS SEARCH FOR YOUR LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS OR EVENT ORGANIZERS

HIGH RIVER TIMESTOWN CRIER

SUN COUNTRY 99.7 FM AM 1140

TOWN OF HIGH RIVER WWW.HIGHRIVER.CA

OUR HIGH RIVERWWW.OURHIGHRIVER.COM

HIGH RIVER ONLINEWWW.HIGHRIVERONLINE.COM

HIGH RIVER TIMESWWW.HIGHRIVERTIMES.COM

• HERITAGE INN INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL• RIVER CITY CLASSICS SHOW AND SHINE• MUSEUM OF THE HIGHWOOD’S HISTORIC HOME TOUR• ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS• HIGH RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET• HANDMADE HIGH RIVER MARKET• OUR HIGH RIVER COMMUNITY CAFÉS • SKATE MANIA • PLC CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL • TASTE OF HIGH RIVER• CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS• CHRISTMAS PARADE• LITTLE BRITCHES PARADE AND RODEO• SANTA CLAUS PARADE• GUY WEADICK DAYS• LOCAL FUNDRAISERS • AND MANY MANY MORE

Radio

• Residents can book the trailer for their neighbour-hood free of charge• Comes with everything you

need to throw a block party

Residents can sit on a number of boards and committees to help contribute to the overall success of the community.

Bringing ideas to life through matching grants

Community Vitality Fund

UP TO

THREE CATEGORIES:NEIGHBOURHOOD MATCHING FUNDECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDARTS AND CULTURE VITALITY FUND

TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS

SERVICE CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BOARDS

B- Environment

Recycling & WasteRECYCLING CENTRE VISIT WWW.HIGHRIVER.CA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

TINCANS

CARDBOARD MIXEDPLASTICS

CELLPHONES

SELECTBATTERIES

SELECTELECTRONICS

GRASS, LEAVES,BRANCHESPAPER/

NEWSPRINT

YARD WASTE DROP-OFF

High River’s Vital Signs®: Environment6


1. The natural green spaces, parks and trees2. The amazing Happy Trails and pathways

throughout High River3. The ease of enjoying natural spaces in and

around High River


1. Continue expanding and maintaining parks, green spaces, natural areas, Happy Trails and pathways

2. Create more accessible recycling options 3. Increase the hours and products accepted

at the recycling centre

Janice Storch Photography Jason Greve Photography

Lee-Anne Murakami Lisa Taylor Photography

Parks & Greenspaces

Sustainability

Roads & Infrastructure

Flood Mitigation

Trees

HAPPY TRAILS

TO

NATURALIZATION OF SELECT AREAS

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

HIGH RIVER RESIDENTS VALUE THE PRESERVATION AND CELEBRATION OF OUR PARKS, GREENSPACES, TREES AND RIVER!

HIGH RIVER WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING “BEAUTIFUL” 62 TIMES

THE HIGHWOOD RIVER WAS CELEBRATED IN RESPONSES 49 TIMES

43 PARKS ANDNATURAL AREAS

670 ACRES IN 2016

28 KM

WATER MAINS REPLACED

3,200METRES 556 TREES PLANTEDSINCE 2011

SEWER MAINS REPLACED

2,900METRES

INVESTED IN FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECTS TO DATE

SINCE 2014 OVER:

$100 MILLION

PERMANENT DIKES BUILT TO DATE

7

1 1

KMOVER

OF OPEN ROADS TO MAINTAIN100KM

OVER

WALKING & CYCLING PATHS

URBAN CHICKENSBYLAW

Encourage healthy, low-cost, environmentally sustainable choices for recreation and transportation

CREATING SUSTAINABLE SPACES THAT:- Require less mowing and intensive maintenance- Improve storm water quality- Reduce silt in ponds- Provide diverse environment for wildlife

COMMUNITY GARDENS

3 COMMUNITYGARDENS

SHEPPARD FAMILY PARK

ASSESS NEED ON ONGOING BASIS

MCLAUGHLIN MEADOWS

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

100%OF PLOTS HAVE

BEEN SUBSCRIBED

URBAN BEESBYLAW

TOILET REBATEPROGRAM (Sunshine Storm pond, Highwood Lake, Vista Mirage,

Stang Park and Montrose Storm Pond)

LIMITED SPRAYING OF COSMETIC WEEDS

If a tree needs to be removed due to health, safety or other reasons, a new tree is planted.

MEMORIAL TREE PROGRAM

TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

- Commemorate a loved one or special event - Evergreen and deciduous trees available to choose from- Two parks to choose from- www.highriver.ca for details

The Town of High River has a Tree Protection Bylaw to protect and preserve the trees in our community.

APPROX.

Not including �ood related replacement

APPROXIMATELY 40% OF ALL GREEN SPACES ARE NATURAL AREAS

High River’s Vital Signs®: Environment 7

B Expression

High River’s Vital Signs®: Expression8


1. Increase advertising and planning of art events 2. Increase the number of arts and culture displays

and events; Increase accessibility and affordability3. Create a suitable venue for a variety of arts and

culture events


1. The diversity of arts and culture events offered2. Local talent 3. The ways arts and culture contribute to

community: recognizing our heritage and celebrating community vitality

Information on art, culture & musicTown of High River events calendar High River Online events calendar

www.highriver.ca www.highriveronline.com

High River Arts Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/highriverarts www.highriverartsociety.ca

High River Art Society

Search for individual artists, galleries, music and culture pages online

Jason Greve Photography

High River’s Vital Signs®: Expression 9

Television & Film

7 ART GALLERIES

2 FILMVENUES

8 ART STUDIOS

40 LIGHTPOSTS DISPLAYINGLOCAL ART

17MURALS

2 NEW MURALSUNVEILED IN 2016

HIGH RIVER IS HOME TO MANY AMAZING ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES. THIS LIST IS JUST A START. WE ARE SURE WE’VE MISSED SOME!

- HEARTLAND- TIN STAR- FARGO3 RECENT FILMS &

TELEVISION SHOWS(MANY MORE FILMS HAVE BEEN SHOT IN HIGH RIVER OVER THE YEARS)

High River’s Vital Signs®: Health & Wellbeing10

Town of High River Recreation650 9,308 87 1,963 212 143 2,722

USES OF THEWALKING TRACK

ADULTPROGRAMS

YOUTH/CHILDPROGRAMS

BOOKINGS AT THEFIELD HOUSE

ARENABOOKINGS

POOLADMISSIONS

CHILDREN ATTENDEDSUMMER DAYCAMPS

JANUARY TO JULY 2016

B Health & Wellbeing


1. Upgrade and enhance recreation facilities2. Access to affordable mental health services3. Offer affordable options for recreation

programs


1. The natural environment: ponds, rivers, trees, walking paths and parks

2. The High River Hospital 3. The field house and walking track

Glenn Spencer

Lisa Taylor Photography

L and D Photography

L and D Photography

High River’s Vital Signs®: Health & Wellbeing 11

Alberta Health Services

Mental Health Support

Wellness Challenge

Facilities and playgrounds

AS OF JULY 2016

23PHYSICIANS SERVING HIGH RIVER

(2015, ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES)

DISTRESS CENTRE403-266-4357

SUICIDE CRISIS HOTLINE1-800-784-2433

RURAL ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE

1-877-652-4700

AHS MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE (24/7 INFORMATION)

1-877-303-2642

1,615FLU VACCINATIONS GIVEN BY PUBLIC

HEALTH NURSES IN HIGH RIVER

AT HIGH RIVER HOSPITAL (2015)

179 BABIES BORN TO HIGH RIVER FAMILIES

FROM 2013-2016

633INDIVIDUALSSERVED

FOR 2015

596INDIVIDUALSSERVED

75 INDIVIDUALSPARTICIPATED OVER 6 WEEKS

17PLAYGROUNDS

OUTDOORFITNESS PARK

OUTDOORSKATING RINK

TWOCAMPGROUNDS

BASEBALLDIAMONDS

OFF-LEASHDOG PARK

OUTDOORSPRAY PARK

SKATEBOARDPARK

NATURALPLAYGROUND

HIGH RIVER HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (2015)

17,577 PATIENT VISITS

(*Closed in June of 2016)

HIGH RIVER COUNSELLING CENTRE

HIGH RIVER MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

PLAYGROUNDS LOCATED IN NEIGHBOURHOODS ACROSS HIGH RIVER:

SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS:

OTHER AVAILABLE OPTIONS INCLUDE:Designed to motivate High River residents of all ages to be more physically active and healthier.

Birchwood Park • Emerson Road Park • George Lane Memorial Park • Hampton Hills • Highland Green • Lineham Acres • Sunshine Park • Charles Clark Medical Centre • Montrose •

Notre Dame Collegiate • Sunshine Lake • Water Tower Hill • 6 Avenue and 7 Street S.E.

For a full list of service providers including private counselling contact Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) at 403-652-8620


THAT THEIR GENERAL SENSE OF PHYSICAL WELLBEING IS HIGH


THAT THEIR GENERAL SENSE OF EMOTIONAL

WELLBEING IS HIGH


THAT THEY PARTICIPATE IN HEALTHY ACTIVITIES IN HIGH RIVER (SPORTS,

RECREATION, LEISURE, ETC.)

B Lifelong Learning

High River’s Vital Signs®: Lifelong Learning12

School Enrollments(As of August 31, 2016)

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools High Schools

Pre-kindergarten-grade 6

495HOLY SPIRIT

ACADEMYJr.-kindergarten-grade 5

491SPITZEE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

Grades 6-8

321ECOLE SENATOR

RILEY MIDDLE SCHOOLGrades 9-12

506ECOLE SECONDAIRE

HIGHWOOD HIGH SCHOOLGrades 7-12

451NOTRE DAMECOLLEGIATE

23ST. LUKES OUTREACH

HIGH RIVER LOCATION

kindergarten-grade 5

341ECOLE JOE

CLARK SCHOOL


1. A full spectrum of learning opportunities, including post-secondary, are available in High River

2. The supportive role our community members and natural environment play in early childhood development

3. Community organizations provide a wide range of programs and services


1. Increase the diversity of courses and opportunities provided

2. Increase awareness, accessibility and affordability of programs

3. Ensure support for early childhood development programs

Lee-Anne MurakamiJane Russell Photography and Design

Jane Russell Photography and Design

High River’s Vital Signs®: Lifelong Learning 13

Community Learning Opportunities

Literacy For Life

DROP-IN OR REGISTERED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 0 TO 6 YEARS OLD

8,314 CLIENTS ATTENDED

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR15PROGRAMS

& SPECIAL EVENTS

PROGRAMS: SERVED A TOTAL OF 463 ADULTS AND 440 CHILDREN

1,681ADULTVISITS

$25,000 IN DONATIONSRECEIVED

$87,000 IN GRANTSRECEIVED

673 CHILDVISITS

ATTENDEES IN 2016862 CHILDREN’S

CARNIVAL

Parent Link Centre High River Library

Early Child Development Mapping Project (Alberta Government 2014)

Bow Valley College High River Campus (Activity 2011-2015)(January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)

35% GREAT DIFFICULTY IN ONE OR MORE AREAS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING

43% APPROPRIATELY IN ALL AREAS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

OF CHILDREN ARE DEVELOPING

367FOOTHILLS CAREER PROGRAM

LEARNERS & GRADUATES

4,731PROSPECTIVE

LEARNER INQUIRIES

1,521REFERRALS TO PARTNERS

OR POST-SECONDARY

1,558WORKPLACE TRAINING

& WORKSHOPS

8,177TOTAL COMMUNITYMEMBERS SERVED

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS57

HAVE TAKEN A BVCINTRODUCTION COURSE

40 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

20 GED COURSES

6 ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING

6545

TECHNOLOGY COURSES

FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS

28.9% ALBERTA AVERAGE

46.4% ALBERTA AVERAGE

25.4% NATIONAL AVERAGE

(Not all data included, totals may not equal 100%)

(January to June 2016)

Types and topics of programs o�ered by the library:

Children's Literacy (0-12yrs.) • Teen, Adult, Family Literacy • Lifelong Learning • Business & Career Information • Commons • Community Referral • Youth • Cultural Awareness • General Information • Government Information • Local History & Genealogy • Connect Online • Express Creativity • Stimulate Imagination

Museum of the Highwood

76CHILDREN

38YOUTH

6VOLUNTEERS

Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills

PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS

B- Livability

High River’s Vital Signs®: Livability14

Food Security

(April 2014-March 2015)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PROGRAM

OVER 44 WEEKS IN 2015-2016

447MEALS PER WEEK

SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK

SERVED TO FAMILIES IN 2015

1,190FOOD HAMPERS

GOOD FOOD BOX

4,050MEALSSERVED

$90,250WALK-IN DONATIONS

SUPPERS HOSTED EACH YEAR

10CLIENTS PERMONTH (AVG.)23PER SUPPER

130GUESTS

IN THEIR FIRST MONTH (MAY 2016)

130BOXES OF LOWCOST PRODUCE

UNITED CHURCH SIMPLE SUPPERS

MEALS ON WHEELS

APPROX.


1. The transportation services (Handi-bus and taxis) and Happy Trails

2. The community: citizens, small town feel, and services available

3. Neighbourhoods and housing


1. Increase transportation options in High River including public transit

2. Increase the diversity of businesses and employment opportunities

3. Increase the diversity and affordability of housing options available

L and D Photography

Janell Packer

L and D Photography

Housing

Economics & Business

Transportation

INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR SENIORS

(Services in High River for 2015)

SODERBERGHOUSE

20UNITSMEDICINE

TREE PLACE

100UNITS

SPITZEEHOUSE

30UNITS

CAR, TRUCK OR VAN

PUBLICTRANSIT

WALKING BICYCLEOTHER

88.4% 6.9% 2.9% 1.4% 1%

HIGHWOOD HOUSING CO-OP

HOME OCCUPATION

TOWN OF HIGH RIVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS

OCCUPIED

100 %

85%

Westwinds Communities

WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ONCE THE NEW BUILDING IS COMPLETED

RENT SUPPLEMENT

IN THE FOOTHILLS REGION

170HOUSEHOLDS

POPULATION

STATISTICS CANADA 2011

12,920

MEDIAN COMMUTING TIME*

15.4

REGISTERED BUSINESSES

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FROM HOME TO WORK*

254PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2015:

256

IN-TOWN TRIPS (2015)

5,207OUT-OF-TOWN

TRIPS (2015)

483

IN-TOWN296OUT OF TOWN486

138PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2016:(*January-July)

OWNED THEIR OWN HOME

2016 CENSUS DATA TO BE RELEASED IN FEBRUARY 2017

OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS

60%SAID THEY OR SOMEONE IN THEIR FAMILY WOULD USE PUBLIC TRANSIT IF AVAILABLE

57% WORK IN HIGH RIVEROF SURVEY RESPONDENTS

JOB SATISFACTION34.2%29.1%

7.9%4.6%

1.8%

22.3%

VERYSATISFIED

SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATISFIED VERYDISSATISFIED

NOTAPPLICABLE

2015 BUILDING PERMITS

TOWN OF HIGH RIVER

386

MINUTES

*STATISTICS CANADA 2011

HANDI-BUS

A�ordable Housing Options in High River

?

High River’s Vital Signs®: Livability 15

High River Fire Department31FIRE

30MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

19GAS LEAK

61ALARMS

2MUTUAL AID

159MEDICAL

29OTHER

FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLSJANUARY TO JUNE 2016

HOURS OF STAFF TRAINING706.5

FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS10

PAID-PER-CALL FIREFIGHTERS46

FIRE CHIEFS2

High River’s Vital Signs®: Safety & Security16

B+ Safety & Security

Jane Russell Photography & Design

White Wolf Photography

White Wolf Photography


1. Citizens feel safe; as a community we watch out for each other, we have a low crime rate, and have excellent first responders

2. Completed flood mitigation work 3. Education & awareness citizens now have;

emergency preparedness and the ALERT system


1. Increase the presence of RCMP in High River2. Increase citizen engagement; involve citizens in

decisions regarding safety and educate citizens about ways to stay safe

3. Finish flood mitigation construction; berms and replacement of the Centre Street bridge

118SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS IN

THE FOOTHILLS AREA

High River RCMP

Rowan House Provides crisis intervention, long-term support and education to those a�ected by family violence in rural communities.

2015-2016 Annual Performance Plan*

1. CONTRIBUTE TO SAFE ROADS

2. CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY SAFETY

3. ENHANCE CONTRIBUTION FOR POLICE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PREVENTATIVE OUTREACH

TRAFFIC RELATED INJURIES

6

INFORMANTS

1SEARCH WARRANTS

EXECUTED

4

FOR THE CITIZEN ON PATROL(COP) PROGRAM

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS35

KNOWN OFFENDER MONITORING

COURT ORDER CHECKS23

SEATBELT CHARGES

132

EDUCATIONALPRESENTATIONS

25PUBLIC EVENTS

ATTENDED BY RCMP

35

DAMAGEASSESSMENT

56INCIDENT COMMAND

SYSTEM (ICS)

77EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

CENTRE SECTION TRAINING

24EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES DRILLS (2)

62

DOWNTOWN FOOT OR BIKE PATROLS

27

DISTRACTED DRIVING CHARGES

159

97 WOMEN ADMITTED IN 2015

124 CHILDREN ADMITTED IN 2015

17 MEMBERS*(April 2015-April 2016)

Emergency Managment# OFEMPLOYEES TRAINED:

4,880DRILLS & EXERCISESMONTHLY

Community and sta� emergency preparedness training and education

- EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE- BUSINESS CONTINUITY- DAMAGE ASSESSMENT- EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

SUBSCRIBERS TO

High River

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

2016

2015

VISITS TO SCHOOLSBY SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)

3956

3240

2728

1736

2731

TOTAL:

333

4 LESS THAN

2015

High River’s Vital Signs®: Safety & Security 17

B Thriving Populations

High River’s Vital Signs®: Thriving Populations18

Immigrant Newcomers(2011 Statistics Canada)9.8% BORN OUTSIDE CANADA

OF THE POPULATION

FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY IMMIGRANT SERVICES

Common Languages Spoken:

Philippines • China • Columbia • Dominican Republic • El Salvador • Ethiopia • Guatemala • Haiti • Honduras • India • Iraq • Mexico • Nepal • Pakistan • Poland • Rwanda • Somalia • Sri Lanka • Sudan • Switzerland •

Afghanistan • Cambodia • England • Eritrea • Iran • Russia • Syria • Ukraine • Vietnam • Germany • Japan • USA • Ivory Coast • Jamaica • Laos • Zimbabwe

Visible Minorities / Countries Represented:

Tagalog • Spanish • English • Arabic • Tigrinya • Amharic • Urdu • Mandarin • Somali • French •

(In no particular order)

Top two citizen priorities

1. Affordable housing for all populations 2. More local employment opportunities for all

populations


1. High River is a safe and welcoming community with a small town feel

2. Opportunities for everyone to be involved in the community

3. Great schools, programs and services

Janell Packer Photography

Jane Russell Photography and Design

High River’s Vital Signs®: Thriving Populations 19

Seniors

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EACH DEMOGRAPHIC IN HIGH RIVER?

(Aged 65 and older, 2011 Statistics Canada)19% ARE SENIORS

OF THE POPULATION

Adults

(Aged 30-64, 2011 Statistics Canada)47% ARE ADULTS

OF THE POPULATION

Young Adults

(Aged 15-29, 2011 Statistics Canada)17% ARE YOUTH

OF THE POPULATION

Children

(Aged 14 and under, 2011 Statistics Canada)18% ARE CHILDREN

OF THE POPULATION

57% MARRIEDOF ADULTS ARE 19% SINGLE

OF ADULTS ARE 9% COMMON LAWOF ADULTS ARE 6% WIDOWED

OF ADULTS ARE 3% SEPARATEDOF ADULTS ARE

Young Families

(2011 Statistics Canada)11.7% SINGLE PARENT

OF FAMILIES ARE

20.7%10.9%

6.8%11.5%

6.7%

6.8%27%

44.2%28.8%

16.6%

9.9%22.6%

1.3%15%

25.1%

5.6%9.9%

4.2%6.1%

28.8%

7.8%9.5%

28.5%4.7%

11.9%3.1%

6.5%2.0%

4.0%

8.5%7.2%

9.7%5.1%

3.7%

11.3%

Immigrant newcomers

Young Families

Youth

Adults

Seniors

Increase community action to make High River more welcoming & inclusive for each demographic

Increase social, recreation and arts opportunities for each demographic

Develop more a�ordable housing options

Increase access to transportation

Increase opportunities for employment or volunteerism for each demographic

Increase education regarding trends or issues involving risks for each demographic

Increase the voice of each demographic in our community

(percentages have been rounded and may not equal 100%)

“High River has a lot of outstanding young people who deserve all the opportunities they need to grow in all ways”

“I know plenty of young families including my own that have moved to High River specifically for the quality of life offered here. That should be celebrated in and of itself.”

HIGH RIVER'S

Three things you can do:Connection• Search social media sites to connect with

community groups

• Download the Our High River App (available November 5, 2016) and attend a Community Café to connect, meet and learn about our community

• Volunteer for a cause that is important to you

Environment• Pick up garbage in our community

• Get involved with great ideas and ways to volunteer

• Get our and enjoy High River’s parks and green spaces

Expression• Attend a local live music or theatre performance

• Try discovering your artistic talent

• Visit a local art gallery

Health & Wellbeing• Use the Happy Trials, pedestrian and cycling paths

• Try out the walking track in the field house at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex

• Use the free outdoor fitness equipment beside the Culture Centre

Lifelong Learning• Sing, read, talk and play with your children

• Take advantage of our local museum and library

• Register for a course or program and learn something new

Livability• Donate time or resources to a food security

program

• Advocate for affordable housing and secondary suites

• Become a volunteer driver

Safety & Security• Sign up for the High River ALERT system

• Test your smoke detector regularly and replace the batteries if required

• Volunteer with High River’s Citizens on Patrol (COP)

Thriving Populations• Attend the Taste of High River

• Make a point of introducing yourself to someone you don’t know like a senior or newcomer to High River

• Consider multiple demographics and perspectives in our community

High River is a great place to belong!

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