The first clear indicator of the population of High River since 2013 will be released in about a week.

Statistics Canada says federal 2016 census numbers will be released publicly February 8.

The numbers are important for communities as per capita grants are handed out on the basis of the numbers.

At the Monday Branding meeting in High River the Town's Economic Development Officer Jodi Dawson said the town may undertake its own census if it doesn't feel the numbers are accurate.