Flagstaff County reviews Provincial Municipal Indicator results for 2025
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Flagstaff County reviews Provincial Municipal Indicator results for 2025

At the Flagstaff County Council meeting on May 6, 2025 Municipal Indicator results were reviewed. While all indicators were generally positive, tax collection rates and infrastructure investment faced challenges, with tax collection at 87% due to outstanding debts from oil and gas properties. Council plans to address these issues through ongoing resolutions.
Flagstaff Featured Business: KR Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Flagstaff Featured Business: KR Counselling and Psychotherapy

Krysta Rathwell founded KR Counseling and Psychotherapy in Forestburg, Alberta, to provide accessible mental health support to residents in her small community. With services for individuals, couples, and groups, she aims to remove barriers to therapy through flexible scheduling and virtual options, fostering a safe environment for healing and connection.
Flagstaff council advocates against closure of research facilities
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Flagstaff council advocates against closure of research facilities

At a March 11 meeting, Flagstaff County Council heard from farmer Ken Eshpeter, who voiced concerns over the potential closure of the Lacombe federal research station. Eshpeter emphasized the importance of continuous agricultural research and urged council members to advocate against the closure, which he believes would harm Alberta's farming community.
Flagstaff County Council receives presentation on Highway 13 road widening project from Daysland to Bawlf
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Flagstaff County Council receives presentation on Highway 13 road widening project from Daysland to Bawlf

During a Flagstaff County Council meeting on February 11, Alberta Transportation presented a highway widening project for Highway 13 between Daysland and Bawlf. The 13.5km project aims to improve safety and connectivity by widening the road from 8.5m to 13.6m. Estimated costs are $22.5 million, with construction targeted for mid-2027.
Annual gala held for Killam Firefighters
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Annual gala held for Killam Firefighters

On January 30, members of the FRESS Killam Fire Station held their annual gala to honor their service. Mayor Les Fee praised their dedication and safety in responding to 68 calls in 2025. Station Chief Joe Knievel thanked members and families for their support, highlighting the importance of their work and community contributions.
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The Community Press has partnered with Local Ink to offer an E-Subscription service, enhancing accessibility for readers. Local Ink, a new Canadian marketplace for e-editions of community newspapers, will provide subscriptions bundled with physical copies. A limited-time online subscription is available for $5 for a year, offering weekly issues.
Hardisty’s new Charter School gearing up for a fall start
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Hardisty’s new Charter School gearing up for a fall start

The Hardisty Community Charter School Association has received conditional approval to open a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school in Hardisty by September. Board Chair Blake Moser highlighted the focus on rural education with an emphasis on entrepreneurial learning and practical life skills. They seek community support and early registrations for planning purposes.