High Country Rural Crime Watch Association

08/21/2026

Reminder...

🚴‍♂️🌾 Riding in Groups on Rural Roads? Know the Rules

Group rides are common in Foothills County—but rural roads often have narrow shoulders and limited space.

✅ Ride single file when traffic requires it
✅ Keep as far right as practicable when safe
✅ Maintain spacing and avoid blocking traffic lanes
✅ Communicate hazards clearly with riders around you

Riding side by side or unpredictably can create dangerous situations for both cyclists and drivers.

🚓 Cyclists are required to follow the rules of the road—failure to do so may result in enforcement action.

Ride smart, stay aware, and respect all road users.
Learn more by reviewing the Foothills County Share the Road brochure.https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Cyclist%20Pamphlet%202025-reduced.pdf
📞 Foothills Enforcement Complaint Line: 403 603 6300 – Your call supports community safety

08/02/2026

FYI

🚔 More Than Just Speeding...
What started as a routine traffic stop earlier in July quickly turned into a much larger investigation.

Foothills County Peace Officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 2A after it was observed traveling 107 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. During the stop, officers identified several concerns that warranted further investigation.

With assistance from the Okotoks RCMP, officers determined that:
🔹 The license plate displayed on the vehicle was fictitious and had been purchased online
🔹 The insurance card provided by the driver was forged
🔹 The vehicle did not have valid registration
🔹 The driver did not hold a valid driver's license

The vehicle was subsequently impounded.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was charged with multiple offences under the Traffic Safety Act, including speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, driving without a valid license, displaying unauthorized license plates, and producing a false insurance card.

The charges carry minimum fines totaling $6,751, along with court appearances and additional penalties that may be imposed by the courts.

This was also the seventh time the driver had been stopped while not holding a valid driver's license.

Incidents like this demonstrate why traffic enforcement is about more than just speed. Routine traffic stops play an important role in identifying drivers and vehicles that may pose a risk to everyone sharing our roads.

Thank you to the Okotoks RCMP for their assistance.

Foothills Enforcement 24HRS Complaint Line 403-603-6300, Administration Line 403-908-9603

07/27/2026

FYI. New Burn Permit process...

Foothills County is upgrading its burn permit and fireworks permit system to better serve residents.

To apply for a burn permit or fireworks permit, you must first register with Community Connect. Please note that confirmation of your initial registration may take a couple of days.

Register for Community Connect here: https://www.communityconnect.io/info/ab-foothillscounty

07/20/2026

FYI

Effective immediately - Foothills County has moved to a Fire Restriction. We will continue to monitor moisture levels and fire risk throughout the County, and may update the status as needed. If conditions continue to change, the County may impose a Fire Ban or reduce to an Advisory at anytime. For more details about what is permitted under a Fire Restriction, please visit our website: https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/emergency-services/foothills-fire/fire-bans

07/12/2026

FYI

🚨 NEW PHONE NUMBERS FOR FOOTHILLS ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 🚨
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new 24-Hour Complaint Line and Administration Line.
📞 24-Hour Complaint Line: 403-603-6300
✅ Calls are answered 24 hours a day by Foothills 9-1-1
✅ Complaints are dispatched to the next available officer
✅ If an officer is not on duty, the complaint will be held in queue until an officer becomes available
📞 Administration Line: 403-908-9603
✅ General inquiries
✅ Office assistance
✅ Administrative questions
These new lines will help us provide improved service and accessibility to our communities.
Please save these numbers and share this post to help spread the word!

06/28/2026

Reminder...

06/21/2026

Lightning Safety! Lots going on these days. Just a reminder and some information...
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/lightning/safety/overview.html?utm_campaign=ps-sp-gtprprd-24-25&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb-er

06/21/2026

They're back. Beware!

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta would like to warn property owners of paving scams and fraudulent contractor services happening in rural and smaller towns. See the attached press release and if you suspect a paving-contractor scam please contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-310-7267 or Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

06/15/2026

Joint Forces Operation FYI

🚧 Joint Force Operation – Slow Down in Construction Zones 🚧
As part of Alberta’s Traffic Safety Calendar for June, Foothills Enforcement and Okotoks RCMP conducted a Joint Force Operation on June 10 in the 30 km/h construction zone (workers present) at the Hwy 2A & Hwy 552 E overpass.
In just 2 hours, officers:
• Issued 11 tickets
• Provided multiple roadside warnings for vehicle equipment concerns
• Recorded a highest speed of 71 km/h
Speeding in construction zones puts workers and everyone on the road at serious risk. These reduced speed limits are there for a reason—especially when workers are present.
⚠️ Slow down. Stay alert. Respect the signs.
Let’s all do our part to keep our roads—and the people working on them—safe.

06/06/2026

FYI

🚨 Cargo Safety Reminder 🚨
Not everything belongs flying down the road… especially your cargo. 📦💨
Recently, a vehicle was stopped on 96 Street West traveling 30 km/h over the speed limit, with unsecured cargo at risk of falling off the truck.
The driver was issued a $486 fine for transporting goods without properly securing them.
Loose items can quickly become dangerous hazards for other drivers. Take the time to secure your load — it protects you and everyone around you.
Tie it down, slow it down, and drive safe. 🚗💙
📞 Foothills Enforcement Complaint Line: 403-603-6300