High Country Rural Crime Watch Association

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

05/31/2026

Update from Foothills County, FYI. Share the Road.

🚴‍♀️🚜 Cyclists on Foothills County Rural Roads – Know the Rules
Cyclists are a legal and recognized road user in Foothills County—but riding on rural roads comes with responsibilities to keep yourself and others safe.
✅ Cyclists must:
• Follow all rules of the road, including signs and signals
• Ride as close to the right side of the roadway as practicable when safe
• Ride single file and behave predictably
• Use required safety equipment, including lights when riding in low light
• Wear an approved helmet if under 18 (strongly recommended for all riders)
🚫 Parking & stopping reminders:
• Do not stop or park bicycles on travel lanes, narrow shoulders, ditches, or field access points
• Avoid stopping where sightlines are limited or farm equipment may enter the roadway
• Improper stopping or blocking roadways may result in enforcement action
🚓 Cyclists are subject to traffic laws and enforcement, just like motorists. Riding responsibly helps reduce collisions and keeps rural roads safe for everyone.
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

05/31/2026

FireSmart prep event on June 14, 2026, 10 am. Check out the details below. You are invited!

05/31/2026

High stream flow warning in effect, today, for Fish Creek, Sheep River, Highwood River, and some others. Keep watch & stay safe!

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas - Alberta River Basins interactive GIS for flood alerting, advisories, reporting and water management content. Use this web application to get information on river flow, level, precipitation, and other water related data sets in near real-time.

05/17/2026

Back down to a Fire Advisory due to the "slow" rain...

Effective immediately, Foothills County is moving to a Fire Advisory status due to current weather conditions. 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 Restriction or Ban at anytime. For more details about what is permitted under a Fire Advisory, please visit our website:

https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/emergency-services/foothills-fire/fire-bans

05/11/2026

Stepped up to a Fire Restriction!

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

05/03/2026

FYI

Effective immediately, Foothills County is moving to a Fire Advisory status due to current weather conditions. 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 Restriction or Ban at anytime. For more details about what is permitted under a Fire Advisory, please visit our website:

https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/emergency-services/foothills-fire/fire-bans