Rocky Rapids facts for kids
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Rocky Rapids
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 Rocky Rapids
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Municipal district | Brazeau County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Reeve-Council |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
Rocky Rapids is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Brazeau County. It is located 1.6 km (0.99 mi) east of Highway 22, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Drayton Valley.
Demographics
The population of Rocky Rapids according to the 2005 municipal census conducted by Brazeau County is 317.
Arts and culture
The Easyfest Music Festival used to be held in Rocky Rapids but is now defunct.
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.
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.
Economy
Located within the Pembina oil field, the economy of Rocky Rapids is based mostly on oil and gas.
