The following item was part of the Rotary column published in the High River Times on Jan. 12, 2018. It gives readers an idea of what Rotary does in their community.
The Rotary Club of High River supports the local community by funding a variety of projects. These include:
- High River District Health Care Foundation for improvements to the maternity ward at the local hospital;
- High River Handi-Bus;
- Foothills Search and Rescue;
- Kinettes Water Tower Park;
- High River Guides’ London trip;
- Junior Achievement;
- school dictionary program for Grade 3 students;
- Senator Riley School council for nutrition program;
- high school Spring Ball;
- local school graduations;
- Christmas lights in George Lane Park;
- Santa Claus Parade;
- Food Bank/The Salvation Army; and
- Narrow Road Home.
All the fundraising is volunteer-driven.