Following the devastating flooding of the past two weeks, residents and businesses of the town of High River are in need of assistance.
Public access from Highway 2 to the northwest, southwest and business corridor sections of the town has resumed.
Two volunteer staging areas have been created within the town to coordinate the volunteer effort and to supply support to the residents:
- The Welcome Centre (NW High River) – located at the rodeo grounds
- Sheppard Family Park ( SW High River) – corner of 12 Ave. and 5 St. S.E.
“The phased entry process has allowed us to make great progress in ensuring the areas are safe and I am pleased to announce that volunteers are now able to enter and assist residents,” says Rick Fraser, Associate Minister of Regional Recovery and Reconstruction for High River. “This recovery effort is about more than buildings - it is about giving people hope and we welcome everyone who can help.”
Volunteers are asked to bring their own supplies including:
- Rubber boots
- Face masks
- Gloves
- Shovels
- Garbage bags
- Buckets
Those wishing to assist with High River’s cleanup effort are encouraged to carpool to ease traffic congestion within the town.
