Flagstaff Alberta Archives — The Community Press

39 years later, man connects with former Forestburg Pool Manager who saved him from drowning

On a Sunday afternoon in late May, 1982, Forestburg Pool Manager Betty Eskdale saved the life of six-year-old Lee Hethershaw, who had apparently jumped in the middle of the pool…

admin June 25, 2021

Farewell to Cpl. Trent Cleveland

When newly promoted Corporal Trent Cleveland first arrived in Killam in May 2017, he didn’t know much about the Detachment, but he was certainly familiar with the area. Cleveland grew…

admin June 25, 2021

Loss of markets and gross abuse spark immediate changes to Flagstaff Waste’s new Recycling Program

The board of Flagstaff Waste Management, comprised of elected officials from every member community in Flagstaff County and Rosalind, have recently voted to amend the recycling program by pulling out…

admin July 12, 2019

Flagstaff Featured Business: Greasy D’s Rod & Kustom

(as published in the July 3 edition of The Community Press) The Flagstaff Region Featured Business is a monthly newspaper and web feature presented in partnership by Flagstaff County and…

admin July 4, 2019

Battle River School Division honours FFCS

The Battle River School Division each year recognizes groups from around the region who make a significant contribution or achievement to the schools and students in the region. BRSD Vice…

admin June 21, 2019

Forestburg TOPS chapter records 600 total pounds lost

Forestburg TOPS members were recently recognized in Red Deer, during Alberta Provincial Recognition Days for TOPS. TOPS stands for ‘take off pounds sensibly’ and is an international organization founded in…

admin June 21, 2019

Fusion Tykes enjoy successful season

The Flagstaff Fusion Tyke team wrapped up a successful season with a 11-1-1 record. They played teams from Lloydminster, Cold Lake, Wainwright, and Vermilion. This included going undefeated at the…

admin June 21, 2019