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Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $25K for Rocky Health Foundation; fundraising goal reached
This year's Smile Cookie campaign at Tim Hortons raised an impressive $24,907.94 for the Rocky Health Foundation. The funds, collected through the annual fundraiser in April, will go directly toward p...
Jordan Rein Oct 09, 2025 Rocky Health Foundation treasurer Dale Shippelt receives cheque from local Tim Hortons owner John Paul. (Rocky Health Foundation/provided)
Eckville to hold municipal election forum Oct. 16
Residents in the Town of Eckville will get a chance to hear from candidates running for town council at a forum on Thursday, Oct. 16. Mayor Colleen Ebden was acclaimed, as no other candidates stepped ...
Jordan Rein Oct 09, 2025 Eckville will hold a municipal election forum at the community hall, Oct. 16. (94.5 Rewind Radio/Jordan Rein)
CRFRS launches recruitment drive for paid on-call firefighters
Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services (CRFRS) is actively recruiting new paid on-call firefighters, with applications open until Oct. 17. The department is seeking individuals who are at least 18-y...
Jordan Rein Oct 09, 2025 Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services (CRFRS) Unit 604. (Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services)
Forever Canada petition in Rocky Mountain House
West Country residents who'd like to sign an anti-separation petition can do so in Rocky Mountain House. The Medical Equipment Lending (MEL) Society, Rocky Legion and Rocky Spray Park will serve as si...
Jordan Rein Oct 08, 2025 Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk took the 'Unity Bus' tour on the road in Red Deer, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House on Oct. 9. (94.5 Rewind Radio/Jordan Rein)
Wildfire danger lowered to 'moderate' in Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, fire restrictions remain in place
The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has been downgraded to "moderate" following a "high" designation to start October. Due to moisture from recent rain and snow, officials say ...
Jordan Rein Oct 08, 2025 (Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard)
Rocky Rams 1-5 ahead of Thanksgiving road trip to southern Alberta
It's been an uphill climb for the Rocky Rams to start the 2025/26 campaign, but team officials remain optimistic that the best is yet to come. The Rams are 1-5 so far after suffering three straight lo...
Jordan Rein Oct 07, 2025 (Rocky Rams)
Rocky Mountain House council addresses concerns about potential Lochearn Park infill
A proposal to redevelop a playground at Lochearn Park into residential lots has stirred community concern and debate since it was raised at the Sept. 9 town council meeting. The plan - which would add...
Jordan Rein Oct 07, 2025 Rocky Mountain House town council addressed community concerns about a potential housing development at Lochearn Park at its Oct. 7 meeting. (94.5 Rewind Radio/Jordan Rein)
Rocky Jr. Rebels football roundup for Oct. 4-5
BANTAMS ~ By coach Mike Molnar In a gritty, hard-fought battle that came down to the wire, the Rocky Jr Rebels fell just short in a 9-8 loss to the Olds Bulldogs on Saturday morning. The Rebels, trail...
Jordan Rein Oct 07, 2025 Rocky Jr. Rebels Atoms team. (Serina Taylor/provided)
Eckville's long-awaited museum celebrates grand opening
After years of planning, the town of Eckville officially opened the Dr. Frank Coppock Memorial Museum Heritage Cultural Centre on Oct. 4. Run entirely by volunteers from the Eckville and District Hist...
Jordan Rein Oct 06, 2025 Eckville Mayor Colleen Ebden, Eckville and District Historical Society chairperson Pat Lightbown, and Lacombe County Division 7 councillor Dana Kreil cut the ribbon at the new Eckville museum, Oct. 4, 2025. (Richard Covlin)
Daryl Lougheed to run for reelection in Clearwater County's Ward 3
This is a candidate profile for Daryl Lougheed, who is running in Clearwater County's Ward 3.   Please provide a little background on yourself, including how long you've lived in the area.My name...
Jordan Rein Oct 06, 2025 Daryl Lougheed (provided)