Statistics Canada has released new population estimates for communities across the country. As of July 1, 2024, they say the town of Rocky Mountain House was home to 7,885 residents. That is an increase of 366, or 4.86 per cent from the same time in 2023. The population of Rocky Mountain House has steadily grown over t...

The town of Rocky Mountain House is exploring its feasibility for hosting a data centre. Councillor Ken Moesker discussed the motion at the Jan. 14, 2025, Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) meeting, citing several large data centre projects announced across Alberta in recent months, including a $750 million faci...

The Rocky Mountain House Public Library is participating in the upcoming Read for 15 challenge. Part of World Literacy Day on Jan. 27, the challenge is an Alberta-wide initiative to encourage people to read. The public is invited to help it become the top library this year. Last year, Valleyview Library took the crown...

The Rocky Mountain House Farmers' Market is set to return for the first time in 2025 on Saturday, Jan. 18. The market was originally scheduled to return on Jan. 11, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it was delayed by a week. This will mark the first market since the special Christmas market held on Dec. 14. Market M...

The Town of Rocky Mountain House has discussed expanding an organic waste reduction program to commercial businesses - although there wasn't much of an appetite among council at a Jan. 14 meeting. This idea has been in the town's strategic plan for the past few years, but recent discussions have highlighted some challe...

Clearwater County has approved a new operating and capital budget for 2025 following the amalgamation of Caroline which took effect on New Year's Day. With the former village now rolled in, the county has budgeted for operating expenses of $58,526,846, and capital costs of $85,634,479. Financial Services Manager Rhonda...

Students at West Central High School in Rocky Mountain House will soon have increased access to mental health supports, as CASA Mental Health is set to launch a new CASA Classroom at the school in February. CASA Classrooms, a school-based mental health initiative, is a partnership with the Government of Alberta's Minis...

The Rebels Ruckus basketball tournament, hosted annually at West Central High School in Rocky Mountain House, is once again set to bring a lively weekend of junior varsity basketball action. Featuring 10 boys' teams and 6 girls' teams from across central Alberta and beyond, organizers say it's one of the biggest athlet...

The town of Rocky Mountain House will complete additional snow removal on the north end of town from Jan. 15-17. On Jan. 15, crews will clear snow north and south of Arrowhead Park along 54 Street, 65 Avenue, and 66 Avenue, as well as streets north of St. Matthews. On Jan. 17, crews will move south, clearing snow in re...

The Town of Rocky Mountain House has outlined two locations for a potential disc golf course: one near West Central High School and another in Riverview/ River Flats Park near the north end. The town has announced a partnership with the Central Alberta Disc Golf Association (CADGA) to not only determine a location, but...