Highvale, Alberta

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Highvale is a locality in Alberta, Canada. [1]

The community's name was inspired by Highgate, Ontario, the native home of an early postmaster. [2]

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References

  1. "Highvale". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
  2. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 64.

Coordinates: 53°27′00″N114°30′08″W / 53.45013°N 114.50209°W / 53.45013; -114.50209 (Highvale)