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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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 Moderate
Current Fire Rating:Moderate
The wildfire danger in Clearwater County is MODERATE.
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.
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Fire Ban Status
Alberta Wildfire has updated the fire restriction and fire advisory areas in the Forest Protection Area (FPA).
Please visit Alberta Fire Bans to see a map of the impacted area, www.albertafirebans.ca
A Fire Advisory remains in effect for the Non-Forest Protection Area of Clearwater County.
Under this advisory:
• Existing fire permits are valid, but extension requests may not be granted.
• New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
For the most up-to-date information on fire bans, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.