Officials remind Albertans to play it safe during May Long
Officials are reminding Albertans to enjoy May Long weekend safely by planning ahead and observing all laws. RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, says RCMP see a sharp rise in serious motor vehicle collisions during every long weekend. With increased traffic congestion, RCMP officials ask that motorists plan ahead a...
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Rocky Mountain Flying Club to host free, semi-annual 'Introduction To Aviation' event Saturday
On May 18, youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to the free Introduction to Aviation event at the Rocky Airport. Alan Acker, treasurer with the Rocky Mountain Flying Club, says youth will go for a flight in a real airplane or helicopter during the event. The event will also feature a pilot who will be on hand to give tours ...
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Clearwater County holds tax rate increase to one per cent
Clearwater County Council has passed the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw it says demonstrates a proactive approach to address inflationary pressures while maintaining a one per cent tax rate increase across all assessment classes. Officials say administration's preparation of the first draft of the annual Tax Rate Bylaw for the 20...
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Sundre High School celebrates over a half century of May Queen fundraising event
Students at Sundre High School have just wrapped up the 2024 edition of May Queen, a tradition that goes back 55 years to its inception in 1969. The event involved students completing hundreds of hours of service in the community between May 8 and 11, raising funds for various initiatives. Originally a way of raising f...
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Rocky Mountain House councillors describe negativity, lack of professionalism at meetings
"Point of order." Words said to Mayor Debbie Baich by Councillor Dave Auld during a tense exchange between the two at the May 7 town council meeting. "Thank you, Councillor Auld for giving me permission to speak while I'm chairing the meeting," came a sharp response from the mayor during a back-and-...
May 15, 2024
Safety paramount as motorcycles return to Alberta roads
For many motorcycle riders, the upcoming May Long Weekend will be the first long ride of the season, and officials are reminding motorists to share the road so everyone gets home safely. According to the Provincial Government, about two-thirds of collisions involving a motorcycle result in death or injury - this compar...
May 15, 2024
Camping facilities to open for the season in Rocky Mountain House
With the busy summer tourist camping season around the corner, Town of Rocky Mountain House officials say both Centennial Campground and the seasonal sani-dump station are set to open. Centennial Campgound (5301 55 Ave) in Rocky Mountain House is set to open to the public on May 17. The campground, situated in the cent...
May 14, 2024
Town of Rocky Mountain House street sweeping schedule
According to the Town of Rocky Mountain House, residential streets are set to be swept on the north, west and south end of town. Wednesday May 15- residential streets north of Pioneer Middle School. Thursday May 16- residential streets south of 52 ave. Friday May 17- residential streets west of highway 11.
May 14, 2024
April sees another increase in Rocky Mountain House home sales
Continuing a trend from the previous month, April saw an increase to the number of home sales in Rocky Mountain House. That's according to the latest Market Update from Central Alberta Realtors Association which shows 28 units sold last month, up from 17 units sold in March, but down from 42 units sold in March 2023. Y...
May 14, 2024
Deceased person found at Riverside Park in Rocky Mountain House
RCMP are addressing a large police presence in Rocky Mountain House's Riverside Park over the weekend. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff with Alberta RCMP confirms a deceased person was found inside an outhouse at the park on Friday, May 10. Officers responded to the area around 11:55 a.m, and upon arrival, they located a deceased m...
May 13, 2024