The surrounding Clearwater County's administration office is located in Rocky Mountain House.

[7] The Rocky Mountain House settlement also served as a launching point for many explorers such as David Thompson, in search for a passage west to the Pacific Ocean.

[7] The next wave of adventurers entered the region at the beginning of the 20th century in search of opportunities presented by lush farmland and the abundance of natural resources.

Settlers of Scandinavian origin made up a significant part of early 20th century settlement in the region.

[citation needed] The town was hit by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake on October 20, 2021, just after 9:20pm MDT.

The Kootenays were prevented from reaching Fort Edmonton by the Blackfeet and Piegans who wanted to profit as middlemen and keep them from getting guns.

The January average high of around −4 °C (25 °F) is actually much milder than clear continental areas further east in Canada on similar and lower parallels.

[19] The economy of the Rocky Mountain House area is driven by petroleum, agriculture, and forestry.

The Recreation, Parks & Community Services Department hosts five annual sports tournaments.

[citation needed] Rocky Mountain House's town council consists of Mayor Debbie Baich and councillors Dave Auld, Marley Capraro, Ken Moesker, Len Phillips, Dale Shippelt, and Tina Hutchinson .