Flagstaff County reviews Provincial Municipal Indicator results for 2025
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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.
Flagstaff Featured Business: KR Counselling and Psychotherapy
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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.
Forestburg council renews recreation tax
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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.
Flagstaff County reviews idea to purchase Strome School site
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Flagstaff County reviews idea to purchase Strome School site

Flagstaff County Council is considering acquiring the 7.7-acre former Strome School site, deemed surplus by the Battle River School Division. The site includes two baseball diamonds and a playground. Council discussed potential benefits, including improved maintenance, increased recreational space, and necessary environmental inspections, while ensuring no residential development occurs on the property.
Flagstaff council advocates against closure of research facilities
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Flagstaff council advocates against closure of research facilities

At a March 11 meeting, Flagstaff County Council heard from farmer Ken Eshpeter, who voiced concerns over the potential closure of the Lacombe federal research station. Eshpeter emphasized the importance of continuous agricultural research and urged council members to advocate against the closure, which he believes would harm Alberta's farming community.