
The Rocky ATV Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the enjoyment of OHV recreation while promoting responsible trail stewardship and safe vehicle operation throughout Clearwater County.
Jun 18
27 min

In this podcast episode, Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer, interviews Jim Duncan with Clearwater Trails Initiative (CTI) a non-profit society with community-based efforts aimed at developing and maintaining recreational trails within the county. These trails can encompass various types, including hiking, biking, equestrian, and cross-country skiing trails. The initiative involve local government, community organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders working together to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities, promote healthy lifestyles, and preserve natural areas.For more information on these principles visit "Leave No Trace":https://leavenotrace.ca/More information about CTI:https://www.clearwatercounty.ca/p/clearwater-trails-initiative
Jun 7, 2024
22 min

Rocky Mountain House Search and Rescue (Rocky SAR) is a volunteer organization that serves the residents and visitors of Clearwater County. We are very grateful for their dedication and professionalism. Eric Brownrigg, President of Rocky SAR, speaks with Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer with Clearwater County, about the organization, their training, and safety tips for those recreating in the David Thompson Country Tourism Region.
Feb 5, 2024
18 min

Dive into the County's Open Access Network (OAN), a game-changing initiative for better connectivity in Clearwater County. With three out of six project phases done, the OAN uses a vast 360-kilometer fiber-optic cable (Core Backbone) and well-placed wireless towers for high-speed Internet across the county. Join Jerry Pratt, the Economic Development Officer, in an engaging podcast as he interviews Rigstar's President/Co-Founder, the Network Operator for Clearwater County's OAN, also known as the broadband optic fiber project.Learn more: www.clearwatercounty.ca/p/clearwater-county-open-access-networkView previous podcasts: www.clearwatercounty.ca/p/podcasts
Jan 18, 2024
20 min

Welcome to our Introduction to the Land Use Bylaw Podcast, where we discuss the purpose of the LUB, why there is a need for rewriting it, how it aligns with the Municipal Development Plan, how Clearwater County residents and businesses can provide input, and who it impacts. Learn more at: www.clearwatercounty.ca/LUB
Jan 16, 2024
30 min

In this podcast interview Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer, interviews Rhonda Serhan, Manager of Financial Services, about how County finances are structured. Learn about the different areas that property taxes fund and how they work.
Oct 5, 2023
21 min

Friends of the Eastern Slopes is a non-profit organization that has taken over the management of over a dozen Provincial Recreation Areas (PRAs) or campgrounds from Alberta Parks, most of them within Clearwater County. In this video, Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer for Clearwater County, interviews Dale Marshall and Suzanne Comfort, President and Vice President of the Friends of the Eastern Slopes. They discuss the purpose of the organization, the work they are doing in the PRAs, ways to support their work, and information that visitors need to know when they are recreating in that part of the David Thompson Country Tourism Region.Friends of the Eastern Slopes Association website: www.foesa.org Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/nz6bmuYM2fc
May 24, 2023
22 min

Amazing Horse Country is a ranch near Crimson Lake in Clearwater County that helps horses and riders grow closer together and trains both how so they can enjoy new adventures together. In this video Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer for Clearwater County, interviews Scott Phillips, owner of Amazing Horse Country. They discuss what Scott does with his clients and horses, why he chose this area for his business, and how being in nature is good for the soul.
Dec 2, 2022
12 min

Clearwater County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Rick Emmons, discusses the role of Council, the Municipal Government Act, Bylaws, and how services and expectations have changed for municipal government over his 30 some years of experience.Located in west central Alberta, Canada, Clearwater County is a rural municipality that covers an area of over 18,000 square kms and has a population of just under 12,000. The landscape has farms and ranches in the East and mountains and rivers in the West. Major industries include Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism.
Dec 1, 2022
21 min

Clearwater County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Rick Emmons, discusses the role of Council, the Municipal Government Act, Bylaws, and how services and expectations have changed for municipal government over his 30 some years of experience.Located in west central Alberta, Canada, Clearwater County is a rural municipality that covers an area of over 18,000 square kms and has a population of just under 12,000. The landscape has farms and ranches in the East and mountains and rivers in the West. Major industries include Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism.
Dec 1, 2022
22 min
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