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The 83rd of Minnesotas 87 counties was established by the proclamation of Governor Samuel Van Sant on December 20, 1902. It is 60 miles in its length and 18 miles in width, lying north and south. Its name was taken from the Ojibwe word gawakomitgweia, which means clear water. The countys topography is unique, with the northern part being drained through the Clearwater River and eventually the waters going to Hudson Bay, while the southern part has its drainage into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. Undoubtedly the most famous fact about Clearwater County is that it is the home of the source of the mighty Mississippi River whose headwaters are in Lake Itasca which lies inside equally famous Itasca State Park. Itasca Park still contains over 3,000 acres of old growth pine, which in earlier years was abundant throughout the county.

Clearwater County is a large rural municipality located in west central Alberta with 11,947 residents, encompassing 18,691 square kilometres. Residents come and stay for many reasons, including our naturally beautiful location in the south eastern slopes of the Rockies and the proximity to urban centres, including Rocky Mountain House, Caroline, Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton. Clearwater County is the destination for you and your family if you enjoy hiking, golfing, fishing, camping and backpacking. A desired place to live, work and explore.

While our name has changed, our commitment to you and to the values that have guided us for over 60 years will never change. We believe that banking should be grounded in cooperative ownership. Banking should solve problems. It should be inclusive of all walks of life. And above all, we believe banking should be a force for good in the communities we serve and in the lives of our members.

A stunningly beautiful camp and retreat center located on the shoreline of Clearwater Lake in Deerwood, Minnesota, Clearwater Forest has been changing lives in God’s woods and waters since 1954. Come find beauty, peace, renewal, joy, connection, and spirit, while enjoying acres of pristine forest and lakeshore. Clearwater is a place to unplug and rejuvenate with the power of nature. Clearwater Forest has programming available for all ages including summer camp, retreats, family events, senior programs, and team-building opportunities. We host family reunions, small and large group retreats, corporate picnics/events, business meetings, and weddings, all year round with a variety of facilities to offer.