Museum of the Highwood & High River Visitor Information Centre
Box 5334. 406 First Street S.W. T1V 1M5 High River, AB, Canada

Santa at the Museum will look a little different this year, but just as, if not more magical Please read the changes below and check out the poster for important information. ****Visits will be by appointment only****... *One household family per visit *Strict Covid-19 protocols will be in place for the safety of Santa, our visitors and staff. *Call us or stop by the museum to book your visit today! *Please see poster for contact information*

"Lord Renfrew" aka. Edward Prince of Wales in High River, September 1923.

This altar is always so incredibly beautiful (I believe this is the 5th year) and I am honoured to place a photo in honour of my beloved mom and dad on the altar. It always gives me great comfort. Muchas Gracias Liz Vigueras and helpers - love you.

Christmas in High River Check out this website for all the wonderful things happening in High River this holiday season! https://highriverchristmas.ca/

On the stage at High River High School. Johnny Hodges, Karen Barton, Elaine Mason, Connie Hodges, Gwen Richardson, Jean Morrison, Phyllis Zelmer, 1968. Any others?

High River Flyers hockey players from 1928 at a banquet. Joe Robertson, York Blayney, George Riley, Allan "Bearcat" Murray, c.1967.

In the Navy! Jack Pickersgill (centre) with two unidentified men in Victoria B.C., c.1940

The Riley and Thomson ranch, 1900s.

Trick or Treat! Mrs. Richards' kindergarten class dressed up for Halloween, c.1965. #archivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

#5 Elementary Flying Training School flight graduation class, 1944. On the back of the photo is written: Lac Humphries, W.E.

A lot of civilians helped to keep the #5 Elementary Flying Training School operating during WWII. Here are some photos of personnel from 1942.

Staff at the High River Hospital dressed up for Halloween, n.d. #arhivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

Unidentified school class posing with their jack-o-lanterns. #archivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

Unidentified airmen at the #5 Elementary Flying Training School just east of High River, c.1942. #5 E.F.T.S. was part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Photo by Ray Lane.

Gil Garon photo of a group on entertainers on stage, 1964. #archivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

One time slot left for Friday night! Still a few available for Saturday! Get your tickets for A Haunting on 1st Street - if you dare

The McDougall Church (built in 1875) was located just east of Morley on Highway 1A. It was destroyed by a fire in 2017. Photo donated to the museum by our archives volunteer Brian Keeling. n.d. #archivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

Fun times at the Active 20-30 Club convention, 1955. #archivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

Have you ever wondered what kind of paranormal activities happen in the museum after dark? Drove by at night and thought maybe you saw a figure in one of the windows? Had a creeping suspicion that maybe one of High River's most historic buildings has a haunted side? Well now is your chance to test your boo-ravery and see for yourself! Check out the event page for more information *** One group through the haunted museum at a time. ***Alberta COVID-19 regulations will be followed.

Spring clean up at Active 20-30 water tower playground, c.1965. #archivalphotooftheday #highriverhistory

This was written in 2015 - but is so eloquent and true. Thank you Kathleen. We feel the same way at the Museum of the Highwood. The film industry in Alberta helped us to recover from the flood of 2013 and and gave us so much hope. And it still does. Between the location filming that brings so many amazing, talented people here and much-needed revenue to High River and the Foothills, and the economic benefits of film tourism that we observe year-round (even since Covid) we are huge fans of the Alberta film industry! Keep Alberta Rolling indeed!