High Country Rural Crime Watch Association

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

04/19/2026

FYI

Did you know what you share online can be used against you?

YouthLink Calgary is hosting a free cyber safety livestream on April 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Cyber Safety Specialist Adriana Dewar will share her insights on how kids and parents can be smarter about what they share online to stay safer.
You’ll learn about:
📱 Digital footprints and how AI is morphing them
📱 Telling the difference between what’s real vs. AI-generated
📱 Digital exploitation, including sextortion
📱 Cyberbullying
📱 Ways to prevent harm online

Event Details:
● When: April 30, 2026
● Time: 9:30 AM
● Where: Live Stream — accessible anywhere in Canada
● Audience: Grades 8+, parents/guardians, educators
● Cost: Free

Full details and registration are available here:
https://youthlinkcalgary.com/cyber-watch-virtual-series/

04/12/2026

FYI

❗On Sunday, April 5 at 3:40 p.m., one of our Community Peace Officers stopped a vehicle on Dunbow Road that was moving a little too fast on the way to Easter dinner. The young driver was travelling 135 km/h in an 80 km/h zone while running late to pick up a family member.

⚖️That speed resulted in a Summons to Youth Court. Under Alberta law, driving more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit comes with a mandatory court appearance, and fines are determined by the courts.

👮 We get it — holidays are busy, dinners are waiting, and nobody likes to be late. But no meal is worth risking yours or someone else’s safety.

⏰Friendly reminder: Dunbow Road is an 80 km/h zone. Take a breath, slow it down, and give yourself a little extra time. Better to arrive late than not arrive safely.

☎️Foothills Enforcement, Complaint Line 403-603-6300

03/16/2026

FYI

Traffic fines across Alberta are increasing effective March 13, 2026. Traffic fines across Alberta are increasing effective March 13, 2026.

For common offences such as speeding, the penalties will increase by 30%
Speeding fines are increasing, including:

 30 km/h over: up to $324
 40 km/h over: up to $560
 50 km/h over: up to $744

Speeders going over 50 km/h, drivers face a mandatory court appearance where fines will be determined by the courts.

Construction Zone Speeding increases to $540 from previously $499
Distracted driving fines include $325
No License? $351 fine
No Active Registration? $527 fine
High-risk driving offences, such as Careless driving, Excessive speed, Stunting and Racing will be increasing by 50%

Foothills Enforcement, Complaint line 403-603-6300

For more information please visit:
https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/news/message-foothills-enforcement

03/07/2026

Take note of these numerous, recent B&Es in Calgary. Let your friends and family know about this!