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Rocky residents want RCMP to be more visible in the community, crack down on drugs and theft
A new survey completed by Rocky Mountain House residents has outlined some clear priorities for RCMP members to focus on. The spring 2025 Communities Priorities Plan survey outlined two top concerns: ...
Jordan Rein Mar 04, 2026 (94.5 Rewind Radio file photo)
Fortis expands emergency 'Power Shutoff' to Nordegg, Clearwater County
FortisAlberta has announced the expansion of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to additional communities, including Nordegg and Clearwater County. The program will also be extended to the Town o...
Jordan Rein Mar 03, 2026 (Image credit: ID 2930232 © Chris Hellyar | Dreamstime.com)
Rocky Mountain House scraps GPC meetings, amends Land Acknowledgement
Rocky Mountain House council has scrapped its monthly Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) meetings, saying it created unnecessary red tape. The committee, which met on the second Tuesday of each...
Jordan Rein Mar 03, 2026 Several amendments to Rocky Mountain House's procedural bylaw include scrapping monthly GPC meetings and changing the language in Land Acknowledgements. (94,5 Rewind Radio/Jordan Rein)
Rocky to Nordegg Trail among "world's most anticipated hiking trails for 2026"
The Rocky to Nordegg Trail has received international attention after the BBC listed it as one of the five most-anticipated hiking trails for 2026. The project stretches about 100 kilometres from the ...
Jordan Rein Mar 02, 2026 Rocky to Nordegg Trail west of Saunders Alexo Rd. (Clearwater County)
Artist paints massive portrait on Abraham Lake ice
Before the mid-February snowfalls, a striking art installation was painted on Abraham Lake using its famous frozen methane bubbles. Artist David Popa spent 10 days in the Nordegg area creating three l...
Jordan Rein Mar 02, 2026 Screenshot from video showcasing "New Beginnings" art installation at Abraham Lake. (Travel Alberta)
Search continues for Carter Rodgers
Nearly two weeks after his family last heard from him, the search continues for 20-year-old Carter Rodgers. RCMP said Rodgers travelled from Devon to the Rocky Mountain House area on Feb. 14. Police s...
Jordan Rein Feb 27, 2026 The search for 20-year-old Carter Rodgers continues. Rodgers last spoke to his family on Feb. 14, 2026 (provided)
Confluence Heritage Society at a crossroads; calls for community to step up
An organization that has planned many popular events in the Rocky area for 43 years is facing an uncertain future. The Confluence Heritage Society has organized initiatives such as Fur Trade Christmas...
Jordan Rein Feb 27, 2026 (Image credit: Confluence Heritage Society)
West Country wildfire danger downgraded to low; debris burning near Nordegg
Due to continued winter conditions, Alberta Wildfire officials say the wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains low. The low designation is down from the moderate designation is...
Jordan Rein Feb 26, 2026 The Alberta government's wildfire dashboard shows only one wildfire in the West County -- RWF005 which is listed as 'under investigation'. (Alberta government/Wildfire Dashboard)
Local athlete bringing Strongman Games to Rocky Mountain House in May
After competing in an international Strongman competition in 2025, a local athlete is bringing the games to Rocky Mountain House in 2026. This May, West Country residents can try their hands at events...
Jordan Rein Feb 26, 2026 Rocky's Tami Newman participates in the timber frame carry at the Official Strongman Games in Arlington, Texas. (provided)
FMC Canada showcases new pre-emergent herbicide at Ag Expo
FMC Canada has introduced a new herbicide product at this year's Ag Expo in Lethbridge. The company says its product, Avireo, is the first pre-seed, pre-emergent herbicide in Western Canada to combine...
Jordan Rein Feb 25, 2026 FMC Canada at Ag Expo in Lethbridge, Feb. 25, 2026. (LethbridgeNewsNow/David Opinko)