Flagstaff municipalities accept challenge for ‘Welcome’ funding
Back in June of 2016, Flagstaff County Council heard a request from Flagstaff Community Adult Learning (FCAL), given by Lois Polege and Nanette Jones, for funding to continue their Welcoming Community project. Council voted to continue to fund the program, approving $50,000 of the $55,000 request, agreeing to match funding from any additional Flagstaff municipality…

Local doctor moves office to Sedgewick
Dr. Tim Weighman has made a move from his shared office in Killam to a new building in Sedgewick, as of Sept. 6. Office Manager Karon Weighman says, “The main reason we were looking to move the clinic is that we only have two rooms available to use in Dr. Hanton’s clinic.

From the Archives: Killam Fire Claims Buildings
(The Sedgewick Sentinel – April 4, 1929) – At ten minutes past four o’clock a.m. on Tuesday morning, April 2nd, the rattle of the fire bell at Killam was sounded by Charlie Moon, the cook of Pon Moon Get’s City Cafe at Killam. After the first alarm was sounded, it was only a matter of…

From the Archives: Thieves get light haul at Sedgewick
(The Sedgewick Sentinel, October 31st, 1929) – On Friday night, October 25, the Home Elevator, of which Willie Rose is manager, and the N. Bawlf Elevator, of which E. V. Smith is manager, were broken into by burglars, who secured only a fountain pen from the Home Elevator and some clothing from the Bawlf Elevator.

Daysland woman wins big at Camrose Resort Casino’s Wednesday draw
Shelly Fankhanel of Daysland is the winner of Camrose Resort Casino’s 1 to 100 Wednesdays draw.
With school back, the Flagstaff Food Bank has revised list of needs
The Flagstaff Food Bank has sent out a list of items that are presently needed, especially with students heading back to school later this week, and needing items for their lunches.

Changing landscape at Daysland as Paterson terminal nears completion
Residents of Daysland and area are seeing new things on the horizon as the Paterson Grain terminal enters a new stage of construction. Construction on the first bin has started, and for those unfamiliar with the construction process, building from the top down is the norm.
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From the Archives: Killam to officially open new arena
(The Community Press – February 7, 1950) – Wednesday, February 8 will be a red letter day for the Killam district, for on that day, the new Memorial Arena will be officially opened.