A man from O'Chiese First Nation charged in relation to a stabbing this past February has been given a trial date.Michael Mackinaw, 38, now knows he will go to trial in a Rocky Mountain House courtroom on March 13, 2023, after a court appearance earlier this spring.Stemming from events that took place on Feb. 8, Mackin...

The Rocky Mountain House Ag Society (RMHAS) received two awards at the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies' (AAAS) recent 75th anniversary convention.Taking place Feb. 3-5 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, the convention attracted 220 delegates from 70 ag societies across Alberta.One of the awa...

A man convicted in a fatal fight on the Sunchild First Nation three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility of parole for 17 years.Evan Ernest Foureyes, 32, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench on Jan. 14, after a jury previously found him guilty of second-degree murder, and kidna...

BGC Red Deer and Youth HQ are expanding programs and services into Rocky Mountain House.Youth HQ will now work alongside BGC Clearwater County in order to serve children and families within the Hwy 11 David Thompson Corridor.BGC Red Deer & District now operates 15 community-based locations in central Alberta."...

The Rocky Mountain House Health Centre is currently without obstetrical services, and will be that way until 8 a.m. on Jan. 17.AHS made the announcement at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, sharing the following:Obstetrical patients due during this time are being contacted directly by their physician or midwife and will be referred...

Once again, the impact of staff shortages is being felt at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre.In a release, Alberta Health Services says effective July 5, six acute care beds are temporarily closed.AHS notes the health centre currently lacks Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, adding that the decision ...

Charges have been dropped for one of three people charged in a weapons and stolen property seizure in Rocky Mountain House last year.Jennifer Kimberley McDougall, 34, was previously facing 14 counts in the March 23, 2020 incident.That's when the pilot Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) in Rocky Mountain House seized a loaded s...

Over the years, Clearwater County council has heard multiple complaints over the quality and safety of gravel road 42-5A, or the "O'Chiese Road," and on Tuesday discussed how and when they may pave it.The road currently is paved coming from Highway 11 to Highway 756 until you hit the 17 km long gravel stretch...

As part of National Indigenous People's Day, the Town of Rocky Mountain House held a flag raising ceremony Monday as part of the Commission of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation call to action.Both the Treaty Six Territory and Métis flags have been raised in front of town office alongside the flag of Town Council...

This is a report released to the media from the Rocky Mountain House (RMH) RCMP giving a brief description of various crimes and call-ins, both solved and unsolved throughout the community between the dates of June 12-17Not all crimes reported are listed in this report.June 128:13 A.M. - B&E to store at David Thomp...

In an effort to get the most out of taxpayer dollars, at a June 1 Rocky Mountain House Town Council meeting, Councillor Merrin Fraser put forward a motion to incorporate fruit/berry trees to the town's tree planting policy. The Town of Rocky has a Recognition/Memorial Tree Program which allows the general public to rem...

Community advocates in the Rocky Mountain House area hope to boost awareness of advance care planning as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down.Michele King, founder of The Last Gift, an end of life doula service, says the pandemic has brought the subject of advance care planning to the forefront with many people getting sic...

A man from the O'Chiese First Nation is facing numerous charges following a series of incidents that saw two vehicles stolen and one of them being used to crash into a local dealership, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars damage. On June 15, at 1:42 a.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP received an alarm call from Edwar...

As part of the Town of Rocky Mountain House's Recreation Master Plan, the town is continuing the trail system that will loop and eventually end up in Creekside.The goal of the trails was to create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community and promote walking and biking as alternative transportation. The town is worki...

Albertans can receive their first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in clinics in four communities across the Central Zone, including Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House. Communities offering walk-in clinics also include Camrose and Wainwright.Full clinic details - including locations, dates an...

WARNING: This story contains graphic and disturbing details A Rocky Mountain House woman was shot and killed by her sister's former common-law partner nearly two years ago while trying to protect her. Marshall Lawrence Stone, who is now 46 years old, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Red Deer Court of Queen's B...

A severe thunderstorm warning in effect this afternoon for Lacombe County near Eckville, as well as Clearwater County near Rocky Mountain House, Crimson Lake, Caroline and James River Bridge. Environment Canada says meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to...

RCMP are hoping the public can help them locate a central Alberta man who's been missing for several months.Dale Robert Hallett, 68, was last seen at a family member's residence in Didsbury around Feb. 28. He is known to live a transient lifestyle, however Didsbury RCMP are concerned for his well-being and would like t...

This is a report released to the media from the Rocky Mountain House (RMH) RCMP giving a brief description of various crimes and call-ins, both solved and unsolved throughout the community between the dates of June 4- 10Not all crimes reported are listed in this report.June 42:47 P.M. - Report of fraud by a former empl...

A central Alberta dog has a second lease on life thanks to a caring fisherman.Rob Baycroft, an Airdrie resident who was angling near Birch Lake in Clearwater County on May 4, tells rdnewsNOW he'd arrived in the area and saw an animal coming out of the bush."Of course I thought it was a bear or something, but then ...

EDMONTON - Albertans can now receive their first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in clinics in 20 communities across the province. Local communities offering walk-in clinics include Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler and Drayton Valley.Other communities include Brooks, Calgary, Camr...

Rocky Mountain House town council has approved the new Community Grant Kickstart Program. During council's June 1 regular meeting, $100,000 was approved to help alleviate the strain brought on by COVID-19. The Town will be taking the funds for the program from accumulated surplus.Community organizers that operate withi...

The Progress Pride Flag will be depicted outside the Rocky Mountain House Public Library.On June 8, Rocky Mountain House town council approved a request from Rocky Pride to paint a portion of concrete outside the library in the Progress Pride flag's design, with a depiction of two feathers representing Two-Spirited peo...

This is a report released to the media from the Rocky Mountain House (RMH) RCMP giving a brief description of various crimes and call-ins, both solved and unsolved throughout the community between the dates of May 28- June 3.Not all crimes reported are listed in this report.May 285:57 A.M. - Erratic driver observed in ...

Like many communities, Clearwater County is marking Seniors' Week starting June 7, along with the Government of Alberta. Arlene Como, a Seniors Social Needs Coordinator in Clearwater County, says seniors contribute a significant amount to the fabric of the community. "They are such a wealth of experience and wisdo...

Two small children are dead after fire ripped through a residence near Buck Lake in the County of Wetaskiwin Wednesday morning.On June 2, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the RCMP Central Alberta District (CAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) was conducting an unrelated investigation in the area of Buck Lake when the investigat...

A Rocky Mountain House couple is suddenly $2 million richer.Maryann Dickson told the Western Canada Lottery Corporation she was enjoying her evening at home when she decided to check her WESTERN 649 ticket numbers online.She checked the ticket she shared with husband Gerald Stenvers and discovered it was the winner of ...

Rocky Mountain House RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating a missing man.30-year-old Kyle Chipaway, of the O'Chiese First Nation, was reported missing by family on June 2.Chipaway is described as Indigenous, 5'5" tall, 150 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, a neck tattoo and was last seen wearing a blue...