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Nordegg, Alberta, will soon be connected to a natural gas pipeline from the Tidewater Stolberg Gas Plant, 11 kilometers away, following the completion of an $8 million project by Rocky Gas Co-op. The pipeline, funded by $2.5 million from the provincial government, $2 million from Rocky Gas Co-op, and the remainder from Clearwater County, aims to replace the community's reliance on propane tanks for heating.

The project faced challenges due to the rugged terrain, requiring drilling through mountains. Once operational, crews will install connector lines to homes and public buildings, with gas expected to flow within a month.

Local developers anticipate that switching to natural gas could reduce heating costs and spur future development, potentially enhancing tourism opportunities between Jasper and Banff. However, residents hope for gradual growth that maintains the community's identity.