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.
Rocky Rapids | |
|---|---|
  Location of Rocky Rapids in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°16′47″N 114°57′06″W / 53.27972°N 114.95167°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Municipal district | Brazeau County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Reeve-Council |
| • Reeve | Wes Tweedle [1] |
| Population (2005)[2] | |
| • Total | 317 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 780 |
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.