Rocky Rapids

Rocky Rapids is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Brazeau County.[3] It is located 1.6 km (0.99 mi) east of Highway 22, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Drayton Valley.

For the ride, see Rocky's Rapids.

Rocky Rapids
Hamlet
Rocky Rapids is located in Alberta
Rocky Rapids
Location of Rocky Rapids in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°16′47″N 114°57′06″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
Municipal districtBrazeau County
Government
 • TypeReeve-Council
 • ReeveWes Tweedle [1]
Population
 (2005)[2]
 • Total317
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code780

Demographics

The population of Rocky Rapids according to the 2005 municipal census conducted by Brazeau County is 317.[2]

Economy

Located within the Pembina oil field, the economy of Rocky Rapids is based mostly on oil and gas.

Arts and culture

The Easyfest Music Festival used to be held in Rocky Rapids but is now defunct.[4][5]

Amenities

Rocky Rapids has an outdoor skating rink, basketball hoops, and a park with playground amenities. A pedestrian path links Rocky Rapids with Drayton Valley to the south.

Government

Rocky Rapids is located within Division 4 of Brazeau County. On council, Division 4 is represented by Councillor Kara Westerlund (Dykstra), who was elected in the 2010 Alberta municipal elections. Wes Tweedle is the reeve of Brazeau County.

Transportation

Rocky Rapids is linked to Highway 22 to the west via Township Road 500. The Drayton Valley Industrial Airport is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Rocky Rapids.

See also

References
  1. Brazeau County Council
  2. "Regular Council Meeting". Brazeau County. August 30, 2005. p. 47 (PDF page 70). Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  3. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. "Communities". Brazeau County. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2010.
  5. "Indifest to rock summer". Drayton Valley Western Review. June 21, 2004. Retrieved December 31, 2010.

53°16′47″N 114°57′06″W

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