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Exciting end to Killam Cyclones season at Provincials in Edmonton

The Killam Cyclones club members had an exciting end to this year’s summer swim season, with 17 of the 23 members in the club making a splash and attending provincials.… continued

editor August 21, 2024

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Food Bank donations down substantially, desperate need for school snacks

As school approaches, the Flagstaff Food Bank urgently seeks donations of school snacks to support local children. Drop-off locations include various co-ops and Hardisty Vision Credit Union.

editor August 21, 2024

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Second wave of local firefighters assist in Jasper

A second group of FRESS firefighters headed back to Jasper last week, to prepare the town for returning residents. Heading out from Flagstaff were Forestburg firefighter Jordan Ward, Forestburg Station Lieutenant… continued

editor August 21, 2024

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Suspicious person on white quad reported in Hardisty

Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Aug. 9 to Thursday, Aug. 15 Saturday, Aug. 10On the morning of August 10, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Killam RCMP… continued

editor August 21, 2024

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Daysland citizens and groups raise thousands for Jasper Red Cross relief

Daysland Library is hiding rubber ducks this week at Daysland’s local parks for the youngsters to seek! There are 140 ducks that are spread across all three parks in which… continued

editor August 14, 2024

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Final medal count sees Canada finish with 27 overall including 9 gold

With a medal count of 17 mid-week, and an estimated total of 21, Canadian athletes exceeded expectations during the final days of the 2024 Paris Olympics, coming away with 27… continued

editor August 14, 2024

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It’s ‘Local Food Week’ in Alberta from Aug. 12 to 18

It’s Local Food week in Alberta, from Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 18, and there’s no better time to enjoy the bounty from local growers. “Alberta is known around the… continued

editor August 14, 2024

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Killam Cyclones wrap up the season with Top Overall Small Club Award at Regional Finals

Killam Cyclones Swim Club members travelled to Lacombe over the weekend, where 218 swimmers from nine different clubs participated in the summer swimming regional finals. The Cyclones had 20 swimmers… continued

editor August 14, 2024

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Mysterious deep hole on Forestburg tennis court leads to discovery of abandoned well

Forestburg's Public Works found an unexpected, old water well beneath the tennis courts, likely from 55 years ago. They plan to fill it and resurface the court, leading to temporary closure for repairs.

editor August 14, 2024

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Flagstaff County Peace Officers now accepting positive ticket nominations online

The Flagstaff County Positive Ticket initiative rewards youth for safety and community actions, offering $10 coupons and swim tokens. Plans to involve more community members for nominations are underway.

editor August 14, 2024