07/21/2026
๐ง๐ผ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ - ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ฎ
Clearwater County remains in regular contact with the Government of Alberta and local MLA Jason Nixon as recovery efforts continue following the July 18 tornado.
We are working closely with provincial partners to support recovery activities, including debris removal and the management of downed trees in affected areas. As damage assessments continue and additional information becomes available, updates will be shared with residents.
We thank our emergency responders, partner agencies, contractors, volunteers, and residents for their ongoing efforts and patience throughout the recovery process.
๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ - ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ
Following further assessment, the July 18 tornado has been confirmed to have touched down southwest of Rocky Mountain House and travelled through the southern portion of town and surrounding rural areas. While 51 properties sustained damage and 8 homes are believed to be uninhabitable, no injuries have been reported and no residents have been displaced.
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐:
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๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐จ๐จ๐๐จ๐จ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐ง๐ซ๐๐ฎ
This information will help Clearwater County determine overall damages and assess eligibility for potential provincial disaster assistance programs.
๐ https://arcg.is/1OKW847
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๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ข ๐ฟ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐ฟ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐จ๐๐ก
โข Small loads: Any County transfer station
โข Large loads: Regional landfill
Please separate construction waste from vegetation/tree debris before transport.
Residents are reminded to use caution during cleanup and watch for damaged utilities. If you smell natural gas or see damaged gas infrastructure, call Rocky Gas Co-op at 403-845-2766 immediately.
Contact Click Before You Dig before any ground disturbance: https://utilitysafety.ca
We thank our emergency responders, utility partners, municipal staff, volunteers, and residents for their continued efforts throughout the recovery process.
If residents need further assistance, please contact the County office 403-845-4444.
As always, call 911 for medical, fire and police emergencies.
For an approximate tornado path map or more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/a7ctf5m4