Author Archives: Jordan Rein
Unemployment in Rocky Mountain House statistical area rises; still below provincial average
New data from Statistics Canada shows the unemployment rate saw a slight increase not only in the large West Country statistical area, but also across the province. Statistics Canada says 5.5 per cent...
Apr 08, 2025 New data from Statistics Canada shows a slight increase in unemployment in the large area encompassing Rocky Mountain House. (94.5 Rewind Radio file photo)
Michael Fark: Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Yellowhead
Michael Fark, the Liberal Party of Canada's (LPC) candidate for the newly re-drawn Yellowhead riding, says he's stepping into the political arena with a wealth of practical experience and a focus on i...
Apr 07, 2025 Currently working on recovery efforts, Jasper-based Michael Fark is the Liberal Party of Canada's candidate in the Yellowhead riding. (Michael Fark/provided)
Trail closure on east end of Rocky Mountain House
Residents of Rocky Mountain House are being advised of a temporary closure on a stretch of the town's multi-use trail east of the Hwy. 11 corridor. Starting Monday, April 7, a section of the trail run...
Apr 07, 2025 Due to power line utility work, a section of the walking trail east of 43 street in Rocky Mountain House will be closed for up to two weeks. (Town of Rocky Mountain House)
Nordegg, Sundre beat heat records for April 6
It was certainly a warm April 6 across the province, resulting in a new daily high temperature record for the Nordegg area on Sunday- breaking a record that's been held for over 90 years. According to...
Apr 07, 2025 Photo 22176038 © Luca Marella | Dreamstime.com
Rocky Museum log home nears completion ahead of May 31 grand opening
As 2025 Museum Day celebrations approach, the Rocky Museum is preparing for a special celebration, marking the near-completion of improvements to its historic log home. Under the stewardship of Jean M...
Apr 04, 2025 The Rocky Museum's historic log home as seen April 3, 2025. (Rocky Museum/submitted)
Broadband Expansion: Clearwater County set to host four spring open houses
It's set to be a big year for broadband in Clearwater County, and residents can get in-the-know with a number of spring open houses. Including government grants, the county has set aside over $43 mill...
Apr 04, 2025 After securing significant grant funding from the provincial and federal government, Clearwater County will be moving forward with its broadband connectivity project. (Clearwater County)
Federal election forum set for April 10 in Rocky Mountain House
Residents of Rocky Mountain House will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates in the upcoming federal election at a forum hosted by the Rocky Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 10. ...
Apr 03, 2025 ID 155649935 © Bulat Silvia | Dreamstime.com
Rocky Learning Centre hosts New Futures Program April 7-10; helping residents prepare for new opportunities
The Rocky Learning Centre is offering a free opportunity for those looking to enhance their job readiness skills with the New Futures program, running from April 7-10. The event is designed to help pa...
Apr 03, 2025 The Rocky Learning Centre will be hosting the free New Futures program April 7-10. (94.5 Rewind Radio file photo)
Gas prices fall in Rocky Mountain House after carbon tax ends
Drivers across the country can fill up their tanks for less as the consumer carbon price ended on April 1, 2025. As of 9:20 a.m. on April 2, GasBuddy.com reports that the lowest price for regular unle...
Apr 02, 2025 Many gas stations across Alberta have lowered fuel prices after the consumer carbon tax came to an end on April 1, 2025. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)
Rocky residents invited to report potholes and other road issues
The arrival of spring also means the arrival of pothole season in Rocky Mountain House. As the snow melts away, residents can report problem potholes and other road issues to town administration. Road...
Apr 02, 2025 (Town of Rocky Mountain House)
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