Geographical
Clearwater County encompasses 7,217.41 sq mile or 18,691.65 sq. kilometers of beautiful prairie and mountainous land in west central Alberta.
Topographical
The topography of the County can be described as Boreal Forest with the eastern section going to Parkland and western section to mountainous terrain, dispersed with numerous creeks, rivers and lakes with associated wetland areas.
Winter climate can vary from extreme cold to Chinooks, with average seasonal temperatures of -20 °C. Summer brings an average temperature of 20° C. Spring and fall bring a variety of weather conditions, ranging from snow flurries to above average seasonal highs.
Population
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, the population of Clearwater County is 11,865.
Labour Force Profile, Economic Base Analysis, Target Sector Profile
Clearwater County has created a report containing information about the labour force and current economic sectors, as well as the industries that would fit in well with existing resources.
Summary Presentation PDF (January 2020)
Full Report PDF (December 2019)
Demographic and Business Climate Information
Contact
Clearwater County
Economic Development Officer
or call 403-845-4444