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High Level is a town in northern Alberta, located 733 kilometres (455 mi) north of Edmonton, Alberta and about 725 kilometres (450 mi) south of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. It is located in the Municipal District of Mackenzie, at the intersection of Mackenzie Highway (Highway 35) and Highway 58. Founded in 1965, High Level is a young community, even by the standards of western Canada.
[edit] Demographics According to the 2006 census, High Level has a:
[edit] HistoryThe name High Level originated from the height of the land that separates the Peace River and the Hay River. In 1786, the first fur traders arrived in this area, though it was not until 1947 that High Level was settled. High Level's first power plant was established in 1957, and a year later the first post office was built. The oil fields were discovered in the 1960s, and a railway was run to the area in 1963.[2] [edit] EconomyThe area surrounding High Level is known for its oil reserves and forests. Two large oil and gas fields, Rainbow Lake and Zama, are located west of the town, which provides services to the oil patch. One OSB mill (which closed in 2007) is located south of High Level and a dimensional lumber mill is located in the town's industrial area. [edit] WildlifeHigh Level has a variety of wildlife, including wolves, coyotes, ravens, and many types of insects. Hunters can find moose, deer, bear and geese. There are over 150 species of birds known to nest in the area.[2] [edit] NamesakeThe name High Level described the height of the land that separates the Peace River and the Hay River. For many years, High Level was known as Tloc Moi (Hay Meadow).[2] [edit] Services and mediaTelephone service is provided by the incumbent carrier Telus as well as Northwestel. Television is available by way of repeaters for CBC and CFRN-TV from Edmonton, and the cable television system, in operation for 25 years as High Level Cable, was purchased in August 2006 by Northwestel Cable. Both analog and digital formats are available for television service. High-speed Internet service is also available from Northwestel. The local radio station is CKHL-FM. In addition, two radio services have repeaters: CBKD, carrying CBC Radio One as a repeater of CBX Edmonton, and CFKX-FM, repeating CKKX-FM from Peace River. The local newspaper is The Echo. Both airplane and helicopter services are available in High Level. Due to the 'remote' or northern location, medevac and chartered services are offered to serve surrounding communities. Nor-Alta Aviation, Gemini Helicopters and Delta Helicopters. Medevac and air charter company Airborne Energy Solutions provides fixed-wing and rotary services internationally. [edit] SchoolsHigh Level has three public schools and one private school.
[edit] ClimateHigh Level has a semi-arid climate, with precipitation falling chiefly during the spring and summer, and wide temperature variations. The hottest recorded temperature 35.2°C (95.36°F) was on August 9, 1985, with the coldest recorded temperature -50.6°C (-59.08°F) on January 13, 1972. The name notwithstanding, this town lies at a low elevation for an Alberta community and the regional topography contributes to the extremes of temperature. In winter, very cold air often pools over the area. In summer, air masses originating from higher elevations warm by compression as they descend to High Level.
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