The Rocky Mountain House Airport (CYRM) is only 7 kilometers (4.5) miles from town. The terminal is open 24 hours a day, self serve aviation fuel and a courtesy car are available 24 hours a day.
Private and commercial rotary and fixed-wing operators are located on site. The airport is a bomber base for Alberta Forestry
(Alberta Environment and Parks), and serves as a point of call for commercial, corporate, and general aviation.
Airport Code: CYRM
Time Zone: UTC 7(6) Mountain Standard Time
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Highways
Several major highways allow access to, and travel through, Clearwater County. Highway 11 runs west from Red Deer, through the County, to the Banff Park Boundary. Highway 12 runs west to Bentley, Highway 53 runs west to Rimbey, Highway 22 runs north to Drayton Valley and South to Sundre, Highway 54 provides access to Caroline in the West and Innisfail in the east.
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Fire Rating
Todays fire rating is Low
Current Fire Rating:Low
The wildfire danger in Clearwater County is LOW.
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
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Registration
FireSmart Debris Burning Near Nordegg
Debris pile burning will begin February 26, 2026, and continue intermittently until April 30, 2026, as part of ongoing FireSmart work in the Nordegg area. Smoke may be visible at times. Burning will only occur under safe conditions.
If you're planning on lighting a brush pile in Clearwater County, don't forget to complete a burn notification.
To submit a burn notification, visit: https://www.clearwatercounty.ca/burnnotifications or call the 24-hour burn notification line at 403-845-7711.