
4 p.m. July 28 A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for a portion Clearwater County near Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for many other parts of the county. Check here to see if you're area is included. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, at 3:50 p.m. MDT, meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is located 50 km west of Bergen and is movi...
Clearwater County has tabled second reading of its Land Use Bylaw rewrite after receiving an earful from residents during a July 24 public hearing in Caroline. Dozens of residents showed up to the hearing, with some stepping up to the microphone imploring council to respect perceived rural landowner rights and freedoms, reject urban or globalist oversight, among many other concerns. One resident from Withrow stated succinctly that she "hates" the proposed amendment. A Nordegg reside...
The Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) is inviting farmers, gardeners and curious land stewards to its second annual "Brewing Better Soil" workshop on Aug. 11 at Arbutus Hall - a free, hands-on event exploring cutting-edge approaches to soil health. The day-long event is a follow-up to last year's session that introduced Alberta producers to the Johnson-Su bioreactor composting system . This year, the focus shifts from theory to application. "We're getting...
Sundre RCMP are investigating a report of a stolen Polaris side-by-side from a location West of Burnstick Lake, in the Rig Street area of Clearwater County. The side-by-side, reported stolen June 28, 2025, is a 2022 Polaris RZR 1000. Mounties say it's all black in colour with blue accents on the mirrors and front hood panel. The RZR also has distinctive blue wheels, front and rear windows along with a roof panel and yellow light bar. If you have any information regarding this theft, please co...
A group looking to bring a sports dome to Rocky Mountain House is taking things to the next level as it's set to hold its first annual general meeting (AGM), Aug. 7. Since early 2025, the group has been envisioning a sports dome that could accommodate year-round activities such as football, lacrosse, baseball, as well as a walking track. Megan Armet, one of the co-founders of the Rocky Dome Society says the upcoming AGM will be a brainstorming session, where community members come together to...