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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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