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Flagstaff County monitoring crop conditions after record rain in June

Flagstaff County has experienced significant rainfall, receiving 12 to 18 inches, causing variable agricultural impacts. Localized water accumulation and excess moisture stress in crops have been noted, along with hail damage. Despite challenges in field management, crop development has improved where drainage is effective, potentially marking a record wet year.

editor July 15, 2026

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Flagstaff Featured Business: The Country Cupboard Farm Store

The Country Cupboard Farm Store, located in Sedgewick, is a charming destination offering fresh farm products, including free-range eggs and locally made goods. Co-owned by Trisha and Michael Muirhead, it promotes a slower lifestyle, featuring farm tours and a community atmosphere. The store aims to grow as a family-friendly gathering place.

editor July 11, 2026

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RCMP seeking public assistance investigating hate-related vandalism in Hardisty

On June 12, Alberta RCMP investigated a hate-related vandalism incident at an energy company property in Hardisty, where a tipi, raised during a ceremony by Indigenous Elders, was defaced with offensive spray paint. Similar hate messages were found nearby. Authorities are seeking public assistance in solving these connected hate crimes.

editor June 24, 2026

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Flagstaff Featured Business: Olsen Hahn Accounting

Olsen Hahn Accounting Ltd., based in Daysland, Alberta, offers personalized accounting services for farmers and small business owners. Led by Kevin Olsen and Linda Lee Hahn, the firm emphasizes collaboration and support, aiding clients in financial decisions while fostering community relationships. Their commitment goes beyond accounting, focusing on local investment and emotional understanding of finances.

editor June 15, 2026

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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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‘Rural Unrecognized’ podcast another valuable small business support from Flagstaff County

By Leslie Cholowsky, Editor What if there was a way, as a small business owner, or startup, to learn from someone else’s mistakes? Someone who operates in the same general… continued

editor May 27, 2026

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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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Flagstaff Featured Business: KR Counselling and Psychotherapy

Krysta Rathwell founded KR Counseling and Psychotherapy in Forestburg, Alberta, to provide accessible mental health support to residents in her small community. With services for individuals, couples, and groups, she aims to remove barriers to therapy through flexible scheduling and virtual options, fostering a safe environment for healing and connection.

editor May 13, 2026

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Flagstaff Featured Business: Kal Tire Sedgewick

Kal Tire Sedgewick, established in 1948, has evolved from a small family shop to a vital community hub. Under Hal Sparrow's stewardship, and now led by his son Bryce, the business offers diverse automotive services while emphasizing apprenticeship and community support. Its legacy of grit and dedication continues to flourish in the Flagstaff Region.

editor April 16, 2026