Mountain View County, in conjunction with Alberta Wildfire, will have an information trailer/booth available tomorrow, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bearberry Community Hall regarding wildfire RWF036.
Residents, visitors, campers, and backcountry users are welcome to stop by to ask questions, speak with wildfire personnel, and receive the latest available information regarding current wildfire response efforts, road closures, and emergency preparedness.
At this time, there remains no immediate risk to Mountain View County residents or communities; however, Highway 40 closures remain in effect and the public is asked to continue avoiding the wildfire area and following all directions from emergency personnel.
As this wildfire remains within Clearwater County and the Forest Protection Area, residents are encouraged to continue following Alberta Wildfire, Clearwater County, and Mountain View County official channels for updates.
Wildfire RWF036 UPDATE 3: May 15, 2026 - 4:15 PM
Clearwater County has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) in response to the ongoing wildfire situation within their municipality. This declaration provides Clearwater County with additional authorities and flexibility to support wildfire response operations and emergency preparedness efforts, specifically due to the road closures that have been necessary to facilitate ongoing fire suppression efforts.
At this time, the wildfire remains within Clearwater County and the Forest Protection Area managed by Alberta Forestry. Through ongoing discussions with Alberta Forestry and neighbouring municipalities, Mountain View County has been advised there is currently no immediate risk to Mountain View County residents or communities, and no additional actions are required within Mountain View County at this time.
As Mountain View County is not currently being impacted by the wildfire, the County has not declared a State of Local Emergency and Mountain View County residents are not being asked to evacuate.
Residents may also notice increased activity at the Sundre Airport and within the surrounding area as Alberta Forestry continues to use the airport as a staging and operational base for wildfire suppression efforts. Increased helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, emergency personnel, and support activity may continue throughout the community as crews work toward assessing and bringing the wildfire under control.
Residents should not be alarmed by the declaration of a State of Local Emergency in Clearwater County; however, they are encouraged to stay informed through official channels in the event conditions change or additional actions become necessary.
As with any emergency situation, residents are encouraged to ensure they are personally prepared by maintaining a 72-hour emergency kit and considering household evacuation plans should conditions change unexpectedly.
Read full information release on our website: /p/media-information-releases Stay informed through the County’s official communication channels.
🔥FIRE BAN IN EFFECT: May 15, 2026🔥
Effective immediately, May 15, 2026, the Fire Restriction currently in place for Mountain View County has been upgraded to a FIRE BAN throughout the County. The Fire Ban is in place until further notice.
In accordance with Section 14 of Mountain View County’s Fire Bylaw, the following restrictions apply:
(a) No Fire Permits shall be issued;
(b) No Fire Work Permits shall be issued;
(c) All existing Fire and Firework Permits are suspended;
(d) No person shall ignite a fire regardless of exemption status except for barbeques, internal household fireplaces and AER flaring;
(e) Every person shall immediately extinguish any fire lit once the person knows or ought reasonably to know of the Fire Ban;
(f) No person shall discharge fireworks.
Please note, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙈𝙄𝙏𝙏𝙀𝘿 during a fire ban.
All current fire and fireworks permits are hereby cancelled, and no new fire or fireworks permits will be issued until the Fire Ban has been lifted.
Further information on Mountain View County’s Fire Bylaw can be obtained on our website at: /p/fire-permits-regulations, or by contacting the Mountain View County office at 403-335-3311.
For additional information on current Fire Bans within the Province of Alberta, log onto www.albertafirebans.ca.
Wildfire RWF036 UPDATE 2: May 14, 2026 - 10:30 PM
Mountain View County continues to monitor wildfire RWF036 located near Bearberry, northwest of Sundre near Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) and Highway 584.
According to Alberta Wildfire, improved mapping and assessment of the wildfire has determined the fire is now estimated at approximately 1,028 hectares in size and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters, supported by air tankers, helicopters, and heavy equipment, continue suppression efforts.
Clearwater County continues to request that campers, backcountry users and traffic in the area immediately leave and that others avoid the area. Highway 40 closures remain in effect.
Through ongoing discussions with Alberta Forestry, Mountain View County has been advised there is currently no immediate risk to Mountain View County residents or communities.
As this wildfire is located within Clearwater County and the Forest Protection Area, residents are encouraged to follow Alberta Wildfire and Clearwater County for the most current wildfire-specific updates and information. Mountain View County continues to work closely with provincial agencies and neighbouring municipalities and remains prepared should conditions change. Mountain View County will continue to provide updates to residents should risk levels or impacts to County communities change.
We are aware of questions regarding Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans within the County. Mountain View County currently has a Fire Restriction in place. Although this wildfire, RWF036, is located within the Forest Protection Area managed by Alberta Forestry, the County continues to monitor local fire risk within its own jurisdiction in consultation with local Fire Chiefs to determine whether further measures, including a potential Fire Ban, may be warranted. The County remains committed to reviewing fire risk conditions in advance of the long weekend.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the County’s official communication channels.
Read full information release on our website: /p/media-information-releases
Wildfire RWF036 UPDATE 1: May 14, 2026 - 6:45 PM
According to Alberta Wildfire, the fire has expanded to approximately 200 hectares and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters, supported by air tankers, helicopters, and heavy equipment, remain actively engaged in suppression efforts.
𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚. 𝐍𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.
𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Mountain View County continues to work closely with provincial agencies and neighbouring municipalities and will provide updates should conditions change or the wildfire move closer to County boundaries. Mountain View County does have appropriate evacuation plans in place in the event that it becomes necessary to action those plans.
Residents travelling in the area are reminded that Highway 40 closures remain in effect due to smoke and wildfire activity. Please monitor official sources for current road closures and wildfire information.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through Mountain View County’s official communication channels, including: · Mountain View County Website and social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X · Alberta Emergency Alert: www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert.aspx · Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-update-rocky-mountain-house-forest-area ·511 Alberta: https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts
Read full information release on our website: /p/media-information-releases
Mountain View County will continue monitoring the evolving situation and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Wildfire RWF036 Update: May 14, 2026 – 3:20 PM
Mountain View County is aware of a wildfire in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area (Wildfire RWF036). It is classified at out of control and currently estimated at 30 hectares in size. This wildfire is located approximately 2.5 km west of the junction of Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) and Highway 584. The area is experiencing significant winds, with gusts exceeding 65 km/h, which is increasing the wildfire activity. The smoke from this wildfire is visible from nearby communities; however, there is currently no risk to communities. Individuals in the immediate area have been asked to leave to allow firefighting operations to proceed safely and effectively. Firefighters are on scene being supported by air tankers, helicopters, and heavy equipment.
While we await further update, residents can view the Province of Alberta’s interactive wildfire status map for information on all active wildfires in the province.
Access the map here: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status
Follow official feeds for verified information.
⏰Reminder: The deadline to apply is tomorrow (May 15th).
Keep your gravel roads dust-free with our Dust Suppression Program! Request calcium chloride application for your Mountain View County residence, rural subdivision, or business. The cost is shared between the County and the applicant.
Apply today! mountainviewcounty.com/p/dust-suppression
Did you know that not all of your property taxes stay with Mountain View County?
For every residential tax dollar collected, only 40 cents is retained by the County to fund local services and infrastructure. The remaining 60 cents is transferred to other organizations through provincially mandated requisitions and funding requirements. This includes:
• Education funding collected on behalf of the Province
• Provincial policing costs
• Mountain View Seniors Housing requisitions
These rates are not set by Mountain View County, and the funds collected are transferred directly to those organizations.
To learn more about where your tax dollars go, view the sample tax notice in our Property Tax Brochure online at /p/taxes or in your mailbox along with your assessment notice.
One More Week! 🎉
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of agriculture on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Carstairs Curling Rink! 🚜🌽
Visit our event page to see exhibitor highlights, and to mark your calendar by clicking "interested" /share/1Axa9XFnae/
Friendly reminder, road bans are in effect!
Why do we conduct road bans?
🚧Protect our roads: By limiting traffic during construction, maintenance, and spring thaw, road bans help prevent damage and extend the lifespan of the roads you travel on. This means smoother rides and less money spent on repairs!
🚧Keep you safe: When roads are weakened, they can be hazardous. Road bans help ensure safe travel conditions for everyone.
Stay informed! Visit /p/road-bans-and-closures for the latest updates on road bans, closures, and road conditions.
#RoadSafety #MountainViewCounty #RoadMaintenance
Join Our Free Forest Health Workshop! 🌳
Join us for an informative session dedicated to tackling forest pest challenges and boosting the resilience of our local landscape. Featuring an expert guest speaker from Alberta Forestry and Parks, this presentation offers vital insights into identifying and managing forest threats.
We will take a deep dive into the Spruce Budworm, providing landowners and nature enthusiasts with practical strategies to protect their trees and maintain a thriving ecosystem.
Cost: Free
Focus: Pest identification, management, and Spruce Budworm
RSVP: https://mvcresilientforests.eventbrite.ca
#mountainviewcounty's next Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9am in Mountain View County Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend in-person or virtually. Our agenda can be found online at:
/p/meetings---agendas-minutes
