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If you are interested in early High River and area photographs, you will be delighted with our extensive photo archives. We are planning to have a selection from our photo collection online in the near future and available for ordering. In the meantime, images may be ordered in person, by phone or email.

Harvest, n.d.

First Station, 1900

The High River Hotel and Drew’s Saloon, c.1900

Strip mall, 1905

Dinnertime! 1906

Bar in the Oxford Hotel, c.1910

Arrival of the Prince, 1919

Model T’s, 1912

Steam Train, c.1925

Wading in the Bank, 1942

Shave and a Haircut, c.1910

Original CPR station, 1900

First Northern Bank, 1904

Street Rafting, 1932

Early High River, 1902

The Station, 1925

First Street West, c.1970

The Museum of the Highwood has over 30,000 photographs of High River and the surrounding area in its distinguished collection, which spans over the last 125 years. Check back often to browse the photo library, as treasured photo from the past are added on a regular basis.

One of the best days of the year! Sunday, May 5.

Join us as we celebrate our Mexican Community and their colourful and – oh so much fun – culture. This is our 7th Cinco de Mayo celebration!!

Many thanks to the marvellous Liz Vigueras!

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The Museum of the Highwood celebrates film-making in

Southern Alberta and the history of going to the movies.

This unique exhibit features props, artifacts and images

from locally created movies and television series

including HEARTLAND!!!

Yup – the more things change … two photos taken 113 years apart!

Enjoy a panoramic, interactive tour

InView Solutions has created a scan of the station. Enjoy!

Please come and visit us soon. We are open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

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