Rocky Mountain House
http://www.rockymtnhouse.com
Welcome
Welcome to Rocky Mountain House, gateway to the fabulous West Country of West Central Alberta! On behalf of our Council and Staff, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our web site, and, ultimately, to our Community.
From our historical location at the confluence of the Clearwater and North Saskatchewan Rivers, Rocky Mountain House has a long and proud tradition as a business and trade site, extending back well over two hundred years. Today, our vibrant thriving community continues to promote our heritage and we welcome you to experience “Where Adventure Begins”.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our recreational and cultural facilities, as well as our commercial and industrial sectors.
Rocky Mountain House is prospering, and our future looks incredibly bright. Business and pleasure have successfully meshed, resulting in the best of both worlds – Small Town Lifestyle with the amenities of a much larger center.
We boast multi-campus educational facilities that are second to none, with SuperNet access to the World. Our retail and service industries are expanding, serving both local residents and acting as a service hub for various resource exploration and development opportunities.
Responsible development of the Eastern Slopes and Eco-tourism is attracting the attention of visitors from around the world. Don’t just take my word for it; we welcome you to visit us.
We want to prove to you that indeed Rocky Mountain House is “Where Adventure Begins”. If we can be of any assistance, we are at your service. I firmly believe that Strangers are simply Friends that we have not had the opportunity to meet yet, so on behalf of Town Council and staff, I’m happy to extend a warm Rocky welcome, and we look forward to calling you Friend! Town of Rocky Mountain House.
Sincerely
Jim Bague
Mayor of Rocky Mountain House
Area Overview
A prosperous growing community with 6584 in population and a trading area of 20,000. Rocky Mountain House is a major centre for timber, agriculture and oil & gas enterprises, as well as being a gateway to the splendid recreation areas of the Rocky Mountains.
Rocky Mountain House is home to a variety of whitewater rafting, canoeing and trail riding outfitters, while also offering the visitor a fine community museum together with shopping, dining and accommodation facilities and an excellent 18 hole golf course and a beautiful 9 hole course.
The 630 acre Rocky Mountain House National Historic Park, [7 km west on Hwy 11A] contains a Visitor Centre and interpretive trail system which provides a fascinating glimpse of the fur trading past of the region.
Location
Rocky Mountain House is located at the junction of Highway 11 [east-west] and Highway 22 [north-south].It is 85 km west of Red Deer, 229 km northwest of Calgary and 225 km southwest of Edmonton.
Economic Base
The major economic base of the region is oil and gas, forestry, tourism and agriculture. Major Employers for the Area Sunpine Forest Products Pidherney's Construction Keyera Resources Husky Oil Co-op WildRose School Division David Thompson Health Region
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
Agriculture-related Businesses Agriculture Gas and Oilfield-related Businesses Oil and Gas Forestry-related Businesses Forestry
Financial Institutions
- CIBC Scotiabank Alberta
- Treasury Branch
- Rocky Credit Union
Utilities
Electrical Power
EPCOR
Tel: 310-4300
ATCO Gas
Tel: 310-5678
TELUS
Tel: 310-2255
Water Supply
The Towns water system is made up of the distribution lines, a one million gallon reservoir and pumphouse, and a 1.8 million gallon per day water treatment plant. Raw water is supplied to the treatment plant from the North Saskatchewan River via the Raw water pumphouse.
The Treatment Plant is capable of providing water to a population of 14,000 and is designed so it can easily be doubled in size. Bills for water and sewer are sent out every two months. Water charges are based on meter readings with the sewer charges being a percentage of the water.
There is a security deposit required when registering for water supply. Please check for amount at Town Office.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by an aerated sewage lagoon. Garbage is collected in the residential districts of Town once a week.
Garbage in the commercial districts is collected every day. Every house is expected to have regulation type garbage cans and have them placed at the rear of the property, preferably on stands.
Taxation
Mill Rates(2007)
General Municipal 6.5500
Residential-Public 12.3687
Residential-Separate N/A
Non-Residential-Public 14.2559
Non-Residential-Separate N/A
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
6.5500 |
8.8487 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
2.2826 |
3.8654 |
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate |
2.2826 |
3.8654 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
0.0547 |
.0811 |
Transportation
Air Service
The nearest airport is the Rocky Mountain House Airport. It has all-weather facilities, and a 2,037 metre paved, lighted runway. Charter service is available from Shunda Helicopter Service Ltd., Aerial Recon Surveys Ltd. and Excel Air.
Rail Service
Rocky Mountain House is served by Canadian National Railways.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 11 [east-west], Highway 22 [north-south] and Highway 12 [east].
Trucking Firms
- Rocky Fast Express
- Arleys/Rocky Transport
- Hi-Way 9 Trucking
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis, Purolator, Rainbow Couriers. Local taxi service is provided by Cid's Cab and Action Cabs and Towing.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreational facilities in Rocky Mountain House include 2 skating arenas [artificial ice], 2 public libraries, a bowling alley, stampede grounds, tennis courts [3 asphalt], 6 major cross-country skiing areas, 5 summer camps, a gun range and archery range, 3 curling rinks, an 18-hole golf course [grass greens], a 9-hole golf course NW of Rocky, a 400 metre outdoor oval ice surface, 5 shale ball diamonds plus many grass diamonds, fish ponds and a trout ranch, a 25 metre indoor swimming pool with a 170 ft waterslide, kid's pool and 24 person whirlpool and riding stables.
Nearby parks and campgrounds include National Historic Park, Nordegg Historic Mine Site, Crimson Lake Provincial Park, Bighorn Wildland Area, 3 municipal recreation areas, numerous forestry campgrounds, municipal parks, campground in Rocky Mountain House, the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, Pioneer Ranch Camp, and Camp Caroline.
Community Organizations
- David Thompson Days
- Country Fair Society
- Nordegg Historical Society
- Rocky Mountain House
- Reunion and Historical Society
- Rocky Performing Arts Society
- Rocky Native Friendship Centre Society
- West Country Family Services Association
- Rotary Club
- Kinsmen Club
- Lions Club
Religious Facilities
- Alliance Church
- Christian Reform Church
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Church of the Nazarene Community
- Bible Study - Coffee Break
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- Kingdom Hall
- Jehovah Witnesses Living Branches
- Community Church Living
- Faith Renewal Church
- Lutheran Church
- New Life Christian
- Centre Pentecostal Assembly
- Presbyterian Church
- Rocky Mountain Baptist
- St. Matthews Catholic Church
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Church Ta-Wow Bible Fellowship
- The Church of God of Prophecy
Special Annual Events/Attractions
- Rocky Mountain House Trade Fair -- May
- Rocky Rodeo [pro rodeo] -- June
- Rocky Cruise Night -- June
- Canada Day Celebrations [National Historic Park] -- July 1
- David Thompson Days -- August
- Rocky Air Show -- September
Hospitality Accommodation
- Alpine Motel
- Chinook Inn Eagle Lodge
- Holiday Inn Express
- The House Motel
- Super 8 Motel
- Tamarack Motor Inn
- Voyageur Motel
- Walking Eagle Motor Inn
Restaurants
- A & W
- The Black Stump
- Cosmopolitan
- McDonalds
- Dairy Queen
- Grandview Stage
- La La Steak & Pizza Petro
- Canada Burger Baron
- Subway
- Merlins
- Ritz Cafe
- Dragon Palace
Education
Rocky Mountain House is part of the Wild Rose School Division #66, headquartered in Rocky Mountain House [Tel: 403-845-3376], and the Red Deer Catholic Separate Regional Division, headquartered in Red Deer [Tel: 403-343-1055].
Confluence Campus will be opening up in the fall of 2005. It will be home to the Public and Catholic High Schools and a satelite campus for Red Deer College.
Daycare/Nursery
- Back Pack After School Care
- Program Rocky & District
- Family Day Homes
- Cookie Jar Nursery
- Mom'N Me
Public Schools in Rocky Mountain House include :
- Lochearn Elementary School [1-6]
- Rocky Elementary [1-6]
- Pioneer School [6-8]
- Will Sinclair High School [9-12].
Separate
St. Matthew's Catholic School provides education for Grades K to 12.
Private
Rocky Christian School [K-9]
Post Secondary
Rocky Mountain House has the Pembina College, which offers many college courses offered at bigger colleges across Alberta. A wide range of post-secondary education is located nearby, including Red Deer Community College in Red Deer, Olds College in Olds, and several Calgary and Edmonton based institutions.
Health Care
Rocky Mountain House is in the David Thompson Health Region.
The Rocky Mountain House General Hospital has 30 active beds. Clearwater Centre was built in 2004 and is home to 70 residents with varied levels of care.
The Westview Lodge has 50 beds and many more throughout the community.
For more information please call 403-845-3347.
Other medical services include 10 medical doctors, 1 surgeon, 6 home care nurses, the Caroline Medical Clinic [with laboratory facilities], 4 chiropractors, 3 optometrists, 4 dental clinics, the Red Deer Regional Health Unit, 1 acupuncture specialist and 1 physiotherapy specialist.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Rocky Mountain House is served by a volunteer fire department [Tel: 403-845-3500].
There are 4 other regional volunteer fire departments [Nordegg, Caroline, Leslieville, Condor] in the area.
Police Services
Rocky Mountain House is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 403-845-2881].
Ambulance Services
Rocky Mountain House Ambulance Service provides service to the town [Tel: 403-845-3002].
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Rocky Mountain House
5116 - 50 Avenue,
P.O. Box 1509
Rocky Mountain House,
Alberta
T4T 1B2
Tel: 403-845-2866
Fax: 403-845-3230
Email:town@rockymtnhouse.com
Municipal Library
403-845-2042
Provincial
Fish and Wildlife
Medical Examiner-Coroner
Provincial Court Public Works
Supply and Services
Mental Health Agriculture Parks and Recreation
Family and Social Services
Federal
Canadian Heritage Employment Centre
Environment Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Google Map
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada