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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.

editor June 10, 2026

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Tragedy averted as central Alberta farmhand rescued from grain bin

Aaron Dingle, an 18-year-old New Zealand man here in Alberta working as a farmhand, was rescued from a canola bin where he was buried up to his neck.

editor June 3, 2026

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Forestburg council renews recreation tax

The Village of Forestburg renewed its special recreation tax at the March 19 council meeting, maintaining the rate at $230 per improved property. This annual tax aids in funding community recreation, amid plans for significant swimming pool improvements. Councillors also approved increases in certain fees to enhance cost recovery for local services.

editor April 2, 2026

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Pilgrimage to France and Belgium trip of a lifetime for Lougheed Legion President

Pilgrimages to battlefields have been important since World War I, allowing veterans and families to pay respects. Jayne Odegard, seeking to understand her family's history and the sacrifices of veterans, applied for a pilgrimage but initially faced rejection. She eventually joined, aiming to educate herself on the impacts of the wars.

editor November 19, 2025

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Flagstaff County residents get opportunity to provide feedback

Sometimes being an elected official of a municipality can be a relatively thankless job. It was described recently as something like: “Trying to plan the municipality’s growth and direction over… continued

editor March 13, 2024