The Rocky Kinsman Club and the West County Kinettes are set to present some free activities in Rocky Mountain House on Feb. 21 and 22. Doug Laut, vice president of the Kinsmen Club of Rocky Mountain House says 'Kin Kindness Day' will start on Friday with club members dropping off donuts at community organizations as a ...

Grab your tie dye tee shirt and your best pair of hammer pants, because the Leslieville Community Center will be hosting a 90s themed dance on Feb. 28, to raise funds for much-needed renovations at the hall. Booking Coordinator Melissa Wright says a fun evening is in store with prizes for best dressed, full bar service...

The Rocky Mountain House Library invites patrons to participate in a special Food for Fines event this week, aimed at supporting The Lord's Food Bank. For each food item donated, the library will waive $2 in fines on your library card. Donations will be accepted until Feb. 21. While the Food Bank has specifically reque...

There's light at the end of the tunnel after the entire West Country region endured an extended, mid-February cold snap. While no records were broken in Rocky Mountain House, Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says there were several other areas of the province that did. The Sundre area hit a low of -33.8 C...

Following 2024 deliberations, ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. may continue to supplying Rocky Mountain House with natural gas for another decade. The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will soon receive an application from the company to renew its natural gas franchise agreement with the town of Rocky Mountain House. The r...

Ahead of new rates for water and wastewater coming into effect April 1 for Rocky Mountain House residents, the town is offering some tips on how residents can save water and money. Among them, officials say running your dishwasher instead of hand-washing dishes can save up to 90 litres of water per load. Also, fixing l...

West Country residents can explore career opportunities in dozens of different trades during the upcoming Titans of Trade Job Fair, set for March 13 at the Lou Soppit Community Centre. According to a 2023 report by the Business Council of Alberta, nearly 20 per cent of job postings in the province were for trade positi...

The Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) is hosting a free workshop on March 17, offering valuable insights into soil testing and how to interpret results. The workshop, titled The ABC's of a Soil Test Report, will take place at the Leslieville Community Centre from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Whether yo...

Derelict properties, a potential sheriff's school, new park benches, and the future of the former Paradise Day Spa location were among the topics discussed at the Town of Rocky Mountain House's regular meeting of council on Feb. 18. The town is currently amending its community standards bylaw. Proposed changes would in...

Home sales in Rocky Mountain House, Clearwater County, and the entire central Alberta region are off to a strong start this year. That's according to the latest Market Update from Central Alberta Realtors Association, which shows 287 units sold in central Alberta in January 2025, up by 14 from the same month in 2024, a...