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Severe thunderstorm warning and watch in place throughout Clearwater County
4 p.m. July 28 A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for a portion Clearwater County near Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for many other parts of the county. Check here to see if you're area is included. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, at 3:50 p.m. MDT, meteorologist...
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CAFLA to host free 'Brewing Better Soil' workshop, Aug. 11 at Arbutus Hall
The Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) is inviting farmers, gardeners and curious land stewards to its second annual "Brewing Better Soil" workshop on Aug. 11 at Arbutus Hall - a free, hands-on event exploring cutting-edge approaches to soil health. The day-long event is a follow-up to l...
20h ago

RCMP investigate theft of side-by-side in Clearwater County
Sundre RCMP are investigating a report of a stolen Polaris side-by-side from a location West of Burnstick Lake, in the Rig Street area of Clearwater County. The side-by-side, reported stolen June 28, 2025, is a 2022 Polaris RZR 1000. Mounties say it's all black in colour with blue accents on the mirrors and front hood ...
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Clearwater County tables second reading of contentious Land Use Bylaw (LUB) rewrite
Clearwater County has tabled second reading of its Land Use Bylaw rewrite after receiving an earful from residents during a July 24 public hearing in Caroline. Dozens of residents showed up to the hearing, with some stepping up to the microphone imploring council to respect perceived rural landowner rights and freedoms...
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Rocky Dome Society to host first AGM Aug. 7
A group looking to bring a sports dome to Rocky Mountain House is taking things to the next level as it's set to hold its first annual general meeting (AGM), Aug. 7. Since early 2025, the group has been envisioning a sports dome that could accommodate year-round activities such as football, lacrosse, baseball, as well ...
Jul 26, 2025

Leslieville Antique Days returns August 2-3
Leslieville Antique Days, a longtime West Country favorite is back again this year on August long weekend. Held annually for decades at the Leslieville Antique Club grounds located east of the community, the event features camping, historic building tours, vendors, threshing demonstrations, the popular tractor pull, an...
Jul 25, 2025

Rocky Mountain House schedules Aug. 19 public hearing for Land Use Bylaw update
The Town of Rocky Mountain House is considering changes to its Land Use Bylaw (LUB), and has scheduled an Aug. 19 public hearing for residents to provide feedback. A number of changes have been proposed to the 129-page document. Those include definitions of parcel coverage for residential plots, as well as rules around...
Jul 25, 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Rocky Mountain House and Central Alberta
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Rocky Mountain House and most of central Alberta. The Watch was issued at 12:13 p.m. with officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noting that thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening over western and central Alberta. Meteorologi...
Jul 24, 2025

Clearwater County joins forces to protect Medicine River Watershed
Clearwater County is joining with neighboring counties in advocating for the crucial Medicine River Watershed. The watershed, which intersects the counties of Clearwater, Lacombe, Ponoka and Red Deer is facing challenges amplified by nine years of drought, says Paul McLaughlin, Ponoka County Reeve. McLaughlin, who's al...
Jul 24, 2025

CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
~ Sponsored content It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision...
Jul 24, 2025