The Town of High River is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and share the road as students return to school for the 2026-2027 school year. Students in the Foothills School Division went back to class on August 31.
School and playground zones in High River are always 30 km/h, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The town says drivers should watch for children walking, biking, and being dropped off near schools and along bus routes.
High River’s peace officers, whose enforcement services are provided by Foothills County, will be patrolling the community throughout the school year. Drivers who break speed limits or other traffic laws could face fines and demerit points.
The back-to-school safety campaign was issued on September 1. The town says with a new school year underway, roads will be busier and everyone needs to be careful.
High River has grown to an estimated 15,500 residents, making traffic safety near schools more important than ever. The harmonized 30 km/h zones apply year-round, unlike some neighbouring communities where school zone limits only apply during certain hours on school days.
