Clearwater County

• Evacuation order lifted in Clearwater County as Nordegg wildfire being held

  Residents and visitors in this area were forced to flee last Wednesday evening due to a wildfire burning near Nordegg.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2022
  
• Out-of-control Nordegg wildfire grows overnight

  The RWF-038 wildfire, located about 19 kilometres west of Nordegg on the north side of Highway 11, is being fueled by increased temperatures, low humidity and high winds.

  Fire

  Jul 21, 2022
  
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• Evacuation order lifted for Central Alberta wildfire near gas plant

  Evacuations were underway in an area north of a gas facility located west of Red Deer, Alta., on Friday afternoon because of a wildfire burning in the area.

  Fire

  Jun 3, 2022
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• Earthquake near Rocky Mountain House upgraded to 5.0 magnitude

  Natural Resources Canada earthquake seismologist Andrew Schaeffer said Alberta experiences a fair number of earthquakes, especially on the western side of the province.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
• ‘There were embers everywhere’: Security cameras show home nearly lost to Tomahawk wildfire

  An evacuation order was issued after a wildfire sprung up Thursday afternoon west of the hamlet of Tomahawk — which is located just southwest of Wabamun Lake.

  Canada

  May 10, 2021
• Cows, catalytic converters, crystal meth seized in Alberta investigation

  RCMP say four stolen calves were among the items discovered during an investigation in central Alberta earlier this month.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2021
• Fees for recreational Crown land use in Alberta government’s new proposed bill

  Bill 64 will require those using Crown lands for recreation to pay a fee which would be used to conserve and maintain the backcountry, the Alberta government said.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2021
• Constituents in Alberta environment minister’s riding concerned over coal mining

  Clearwater County is writing a letter to the Alberta government saying people are worried about the effect open-pit coal mines could have on the area's environment and on tourism.

  Environment

  Mar 10, 2021
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• Gun pulled on peace officer during traffic stop near Rocky Mountain House: RCMP

  After an exchange of words with a Clearwater County peace officer, RCMP say a man pointed a rifle at the officer before driving away from the scene.

  Crime

  Feb 23, 2021
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• Alberta anglers seek protection for river they say is threatened by gravel plan

  The North Raven River in west-central Alberta is the province's largest readily accessible spring-fed river.

  Environment

  Dec 7, 2020