The Medicine Tree and town logo
The Medicine Tree was an actual tree located near the current Town of High River site. It was created through a natural grafting that occurred between two cottonwood trees, when the branch of one grew into the trunk of the other.
The indigenous peoples, specifically the Stony and Blackfoot, considered this to be a sign from the Spirits that the location was favoured.
It was also near the Medicine Tree that traders determined to build a fort, and soon after settlers came to claim the land that is now High River.
Today, the image of the Medicine Tree continues to be an icon and is the central image of the Town's logo.
High River's logo
For complete information about using High River's logo, please refer to the Graphic Shandards Manual:
High River's logo was created through a public process that ensured the final image would reflect residents' vision of our community. It includes three elements:
- The Medicine Tree is at the heart of the image, as a reminder of the town's history as well as a guidepost for the future.
- The mountain vista behind the tree represents the beautiful horizon that surrounds the community,
- The Highwood river flows beneath the tree.
The various shades of green that have been used represent the oasis in which High River is set along the banks of the Highwood river.
