Clearwater County is served by the Parkland Regional Library system. Our three local branches are part of a cooperative network of 50 public and 48 school libraries, serving 198,696 Central Alberta residents by sharing materials, resources and expertise. Through the Parkland Regional Library's interlibrary loan system, our residents have access to materials from almost 100 participating libraries throughout Central Alberta.
Local libraries in our area can be found in the Village of Caroline, the Town of Rocky Mountain House and the Hamlet of Nordegg. Clearwater County provides annual funding to help ensure the success of the on-going operations of these libraries.
Our libraries offer a variety of programming, including: preschool programs, such as story-time for children; programs for older children and teens, such as summer reading clubs; and free computer and internet access for all library members. The Rocky Mountain House Public Library hosts a showcase cinema program in partnership with the Rocky Cinemas, which runs eight movies over the year. The Rocky library also houses a gallery space that hosts a different Canadian artist each month on an on-going basis.
For further programming, please contact the individual libraries.
Now that Clearwater County’s new Land Use Bylaw has been adopted, how satisfied are you with the updated rules and improvements?
Fire Rating
Todays fire rating is High
Current Fire Rating:High
The wildfire danger in Clearwater County is now HIGH.
If you see smoke in the forest, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
For the most up-to-date information on fire ban status in Alberta, visit Alberta Fire Bans
*With harvest season underway, it is important to be mindful that agricultural equipment can inadvertently start a wildfire. Regularly inspect your machines and clear any debris or vegetation from around hot spots. This practice can help prevent wildfires caused by overheated debris. Always carry basic firefighting equipment including a shovel, fire extinguisher and/or water supply and a bucket on your farming equipment.