The Community Press

The Flagstaff Food Bank reported serving 1,967 people during the past year, an increase from the previous year. August 2024 had a record of 79 hampers, contributing to a total of 775 hampers distributed. New initiatives, like the Wild Rose Co-op's program, aim to support the food bank further.

The Killam RCMP Report from Nov. 22-28 details various incidents, including vehicle thefts, break-ins, shots fired, and suspicious activities, with cases under investigation and no significant criminal activities reported apart from theft and harassment incidents.

Cst. Reece MacLeish graduated from RCMP’s Depot this past October, and after three days at home to pack, hopped on a plane from Ottawa to Edmonton on Oct. 26. He… continued

The first annual FRESS Fireman’s Ball, held earlier this year in Forestburg, hosted by the Friends of the Forestburg Fire Department, raised enough funds for Forestburg to make a donation… continued

Arlene Bruner of Forestburg has just had her first book published. It’s called “Curtain by the River,” published by Hawes and Jenkins Publishing. It was officially published in October. The… continued

The C. J. Kinross V.C. Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Lougheed held a Remembrance Day service on Monday, Nov. 11. About 100 people attended the event. As members… continued

Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS) is undergoing a leadership transition with Lynne Jenkinson retiring and Stacey McLennan appointed as her successor. McLennan, experienced in social work, emphasizes continuing FFCS's community-driven support. Both leaders highlight the organization’s evolution to meet local needs, ensuring a smooth transition for the future.

When Corporal Jeremy Houle was promoted to Sargeant and transferred to the Coronation RCMP Detachment earlier this summer, his leaving left an opening in the Killam Detachment. The position was… continued