Sundre RCMP are hoping members of the public can help them identify a suspect in a graffiti-related incident last week. Mounties say the mischief incident occurred to the Sundre Car Wash sign on April 11, 2025, at 12:45 a.m. According to police, the suspect spray painted graffiti which said "go home poo", wri...

West Country residents considering a run for town or county council in this fall's municipal election are being offered a chance to learn the ropes through a new series of webinars hosted by Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). The sessions are designed to help prospective candida...

The Rocky Chamber Trade Show is back this spring with a packed lineup of entertainment, local businesses, and returning community favourites. Running May 2-3, organizers say this year's event is nearly sold out for vendors and will feature a wide variety of booths ranging from food trucks and family activities to infor...

Some familiar faces in the West Country are set to be 'jail birds' during the upcoming Rocky Chamber Trade Show. West Country Family Service Association (WCFSA) is bringing back the Jail and Bail fundraiser, inviting local leaders and familiar faces to "serve time" in a mock jail cell at the trade show on May...

The emergency department at Rocky Mountain House Health Centre will be temporarily closed from noon April 14 until 7 a.m. April 15 due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says nursing staff will remain on-site during the closure to assess and support patients. Depending on their co...

A unique multi-sport relay race is making its return April 26, with the Louis Riel Relay set to run once again between Gimlet and Gilby. Organized by the Gimlet Community Centre, the event is part athletic challenge, part community celebration - and according to organizer Tanner Lawton, it's mostly just about fun. &quo...

Acting Mayor Len Phillips says Rocky Mountain House was instrumental in paving the way for Bill 50 - a new provincial bill that could take code of conduct enforcement out of the hands of municipal councils. Acting Mayor Len Phillips says Rocky Mountain House has long advocated for reform, pushing for an independent, ar...

Voters in the Yellowhead riding will have a chance to hear directly from their federal election candidates this weekend at an all-candidates forum hosted by the Caroline & District Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for Saturday, April 12 at the Caroline Community Hub, part of the Kurt Browning Arena complex. Re...

Clearwater County council is exploring the idea of switching to an elected reeve or mayor, a move that could reshape the county's governance structure and potentially impact future ward boundaries. During the Apr. 8 council meeting, members voted in favour of a motion from Councillor Neil Ratcliffe, directing administr...

Officials with the Town of Rocky Mountain House say street sweeping has begun on priority roads, with residential routes to follow. The town's annual street sweeping program is designed to clean up sand, dirt and debris left behind after the winter season. Sweeping begins once snow has fully melted from streets and bou...