Rocky Rapids

Rocky Rapids is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Brazeau County. It is located 1.6km east of Highway 22, approximately 7km north of Drayton Valley.DemographicsIn 2005, Brazeau County conducted a municipal census among its hamlets that recorded a population of 317 in Rocky Rapids.EconomyLocated within the Pembina oil field, the economy of Rocky Rapids is based mostly on oil and gas.Arts and cultureThe Easyfest Music Festival used to be held in Rocky Rapids but is now defunct.AmenitiesRocky 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.GovernmentRocky 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.TransportationRocky Rapids is linked to Highway 22 to the west via Township Road 500. The Drayton Valley Industrial Airport is located 2km south of Rocky Rapids.