Dwayne Giroux Archives - The Community Press

Forestburg FRESS Station receives new fire truck and revives an old tradition

Forestburg's FRESS station has appointed Doug Brown as Chief and Chad Kuefler as Captain. They revived a tradition by allowing community members, including Mayor Dwayne Giroux, to push a newly received rescue unit into the station, symbolizing teamwork and community involvement while honoring the history of firefighting.

editor May 27, 2026

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Forestburg council wants clarity over Alberta’s ‘Bill 28’

The Village of Forestburg council unanimously decided to send a letter of concern to the Government of Alberta regarding Bill 28, which proposes new regulations for public libraries. Councillors fear libraries lack resources to implement the changes, potentially burdening staff and raising privacy issues, amidst uncertainty about the bill's impact.

editor May 11, 2026

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Village of Forestburg votes to bump councillor pay

The Village of Forestburg council voted to increase councillors' base pay to $6,200, aligning it with the deputy mayor's salary, during an April 9 meeting. This decision, amidst discussions on compensation equity, comes after no pay hike since 2018, despite similar remuneration practices observed in other municipalities.

editor April 20, 2026