A long-standing safety concern at the High Country Drive and High View Gate intersection in High River, Alberta, is once again in the spotlight as the High River Ratepayers Community Group renews its push for improvements. The intersection, which handles regular vehicles and golf cart crossings from the nearby Highwood Golf and Country Club, has been flagged as a hazard since the early 1990s.
The ratepayers group recently called the issue “the dead horse that won’t die” in a social media post, urging the town to take stronger action. They point to limited sightlines and the complexity of the intersection layout. Concerns date back decades, when the golf course first raised alarms about safety for club members.
The Town of High River has installed temporary measures over the years, including a four-way stop, temporary concrete curb extensions, and speed cushions. In June 2025, council approved $40,000 in safety enhancements from the 2025 Capital Budget’s Miscellaneous Pedestrian Improvement Project. That work was expected to start in late June and run into early July.
Discussion at the November 10, 2025 committee of the whole meeting led to directions for new designs. Council asked for options that overlap pedestrian and golf cart crossings, move stop signs closer to the intersection, reduce or remove bump-outs, and consider rolled curbs, among other changes. Residents also spoke at a November 24, 2025 council meeting, calling for the removal of temporary curb extensions and the creation of no-parking zones.
The Town of High River Council, which includes Mayor Craig Snodgrass and six councillors, has not yet announced a permanent fix. In the meantime, residents can submit safety concerns through the town’s Report a Concern portal, which is reviewed during business hours Monday to Friday.
The Highwood Golf and Country Club, located at 400 7th Street NW, has 27 holes of golf and a long history with the intersection’s safety issues. The ratepayers group continues to pressure council, arguing that more comprehensive work is needed beyond the temporary measures implemented to date.
