Work has begun in earnest to upgrades at the Leslieville Firefighter Training Grounds. According to a Clearwater County capital projects update, the concrete pad has been poured. Next steps include the installation of a flashover simulator, in which a contractor has been procured for the project. An engineering firm is...

The Rocky Museum will once again be hosting a day full of fun at its annual Museum Day on May 31. Museum Day offers free admission and a full day of interactive fun, from classic backyard games to live heritage displays. "There's something for everyone," says Jean Marie Mason, the museum's manager. "We h...

Parents and guardians of Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) students have been invited to take a new survey about materials available to children in public school libraries. Survey questions pertain to what parents deem sexually explicit content, who should decide what's on library shelves, the role of parents, and wheth...

Residents of McNutt Subdivision are asking Clearwater County to look into the possibility of annexing their neighbourhood, citing higher municipal taxes and a lack of services from the Town of Rocky Mountain House. Jessica Moncrieff, speaking on behalf of subdivision residents, appeared before Clearwater County council...

Wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has climbed back up to high as hot and windy weather grips the region. With warm temperatures forecast to persist throughout the week, officials say the risk of wildfires starting and spreading quickly will likely remain elevated. While there are currently no acti...

The Sundre area blew past its heat record for May 26 on Monday. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Sundre got up to 27.7 degrees Celsius, a full five degrees higher than the previous record of 22.7 set in 2018. Records in the area have been kept since 1993. Northern Alberta was the hottest regio...

A fundraising auction is set to kick off to help furnish the new Rocky Medical Clinic and Primary Care Network building currently under construction on the east end of town. The online auction, organized and hosted free of charge by Olds Auctions, features more than 35 lots ranging from $25 gift certificates to a $4,00...

The West Country will be celebrating the 51st Rocky Pro Rodeo June 5-8 at North Saskatchewan River Park in Rocky Mountain House. New this year, one ticket gets you access to all the events for any one given day. In years past, attendees would have to purchase a separate ticket for rodeo events and chuckwagons. "It...

William Stevenson has officially been sworn in as Member of Parliament for Yellowhead. The ceremony, held May 23 in Ottawa, follows Stevenson's landslide victory in the riding, where he secured 69.1 per cent of the vote. Before being sworn in, Stevenson said he was busy setting up his office in Ottawa. Additionally, si...

UPDATE: May 26, 2025 - 3:55 p.m. Rocky Mountain House RCMP report that Cory Gopher-Desjarlais has been located deceased. At this time, Mounties say her death appears to be non criminal. RCMP express their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. -- RCMP in Rocky Mountain House are asking for the...