Three houses are seeking a Heritage Designation in High River.

The Leitch, McKeage, and Peterson residences were presented to Town Council on Monday and will each be issued a Notice of Intention to Designate as Municipal Historic Resources.

Parks and Culture Coordinator Sarah Mitchell says the owner of the Leitch Residence, built in 1929, was instrumental in the air force in WWI.

"The Leich Residence, this is quite significant to the community and even to the community at large. The person who built this property, his name was Alfred Alexander Leich, he was very instrumental in the air force and the family, actually his family, still lives in the home."

Mitchell says the McKeage and Peterson residences are significant because of their style and architecture.

"The McKeage Residence, this one was quite unique in terms of the style of architecture of the building. And the Peterson Residence, this one is also noted more for its architecture and how its a good example of the period of a certain style of housing."

She says the notice of intention is only the first step in the process.

"From now, we have to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate. They have a 60 day mandatory waiting period that's determined by the province. During that time if the homeowner changes their mind for whatever reason they can withdraw their application. After the 60 days passes, we create a bylaw. Once that bylaw is passed it gets registered on their title and then they're a Municipal Heritage Designated Property."

Mitchell says once a property is designated, the homeowner can tap into provincial funding for renovations and repairs to ensure the home is long-lasting. Any homes included in the Heritage Inventory Project phases one, two, and three are encouraged to apply for a heritage designation.

you can find more information on the Heritage Inventory Project at http://www.highriver.ca/index.php/en/publicforums/residential-heritage-inventory-project.