Rocky Mountain House RCMP are reporting an overall drop in crime to start 2026, despite a notable spike in break-ins. Statistics released by Royal Canadian Mounted Police show total Criminal Code offences in the Rocky Mountain House rural detachment area fell 17.1 per cent in January and February compared with the same...

Citing concerns about rising costs, Clearwater County has capped its contribution to a proposed O'Chiese road paving project at $8 million. In spring 2023, the county reached an agreement with the Alberta government to fund one-third of the project, with the expectation the federal government would cover the remaining ...

The Rocky community is being invited to attend Rocky Christian School's musical production of Esther: Ordinary Faith on Thursday, March 26. The show, featuring students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, retells the Old Testament story of Esther. Directed by Jaquelyn Magnus, the production involves more than 150 students, w...

The Rocky Museum will host Alberta Culture Days for the first time this fall, bringing a weekend of art, music and hands-on cultural experiences to the community. The three-day event is set for Sept. 25 to 27, 2026, and will feature local and regional artists alongside live performances and workshops. Organizers say th...

A group in Condor is proposing to turn an abandoned rail bed east of Charlotte Small School into a community recreation area. The proposal would see a trail developed from Condor Road to Range Road 4-4. The space could be used as a walking trail for residents and a safe play area for students, among other uses. Charlot...

After a challenging 2025, organizers of the 57th annual Rocky Oilmen's Bonspiel are celebrating a successful return of the tournament, held March 19 to 22. A total of 76 games were played over the weekend. The Prepare First Emergency Management team, skipped by Wayne Heikkinen, won the tournament on Sunday. The Challan...

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a snowfall warning for the western portion of Clearwater County. The warning covers areas from Siffleur Falls to the Saskatchewan River Crossing border. It also extends along the Alberta border to north of Jasper and south of the Banff and Lake Louise areas. Forec...

Coffee with a Councillor returns this week, offering residents a chance to connect directly with local representatives in an informal setting. The drop-in session provides an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss community matters over a cup of coffee. Residents are welcome to bring forward specific co...

A parcel of land on the southwest end of Rocky Mountain House has been slated for potential residential development. Following a development application, town council approved a Land Use Bylaw (LUB) amendment redesignating the 4.34-acre parcel - located just east of 54 Street and north of the Creekside subdivision - to...

Wildfire danger remains low in the West Country for now, but officials warn that could change quickly as warm, windy weather moves into the region. Alberta Wildfire says above-zero temperatures and strong wind gusts expected in the coming days will rapidly melt remaining snow in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, ex...