Tag: Flagstaff newspaper
In Case You Missed It: Galahad and Strome dissolve into hamlets
As of Jan. 1, both Strome and Galahad became hamlets. Cabinet approved the dissolution of both villages on Nov. 17 of 2015, after public votes in both villages were overwhelmingly in favour of becoming hamlets.
Daysland siblings raise over $1,800 in new toys for charity event
Prior to this past Christmas, there was a charity ball held in Vancouver called ‘Feeling Frosty.’ The ball is associated with the VIP Girls Natural Pageants, a program that is just celebrating its first year anniversary.
Hardisty elects new councillor
The Town of Hardisty held a by-election on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to fill a seat on Council left by the resignation of Shawn Gaetzman.
‘Every student, every day’ not just a motto for Sedgewick school
When Jordy Williams was born, mother Carol [Gordash] Williams and father James Williams, along with big sister Amber, were living in Calgary. Carol started to notice Jordy was different from other children, and says when he was around 18 months, she was reading an article about autism in a family magazine, and realized that Jordy…
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Rams start season with exhibition matchup
The Battle River Football Association Rams were scheduled to start the season on Wednesday, Sept. 2 facing a new team in the Alberta 6-man league, from Oscar Romero High School in Edmonton, but both teams ended up playing an exhibition game instead.
New season of Rams football begins
The Battle River Football Association’s Rams are looking to have a big team this season with a good mix of players spread evenly from Grade 9 to 12.
RCMP impaired driving event educates drivers
On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 13, motorists passing through Daysland on Highway 13 encountered a massive checkstop that handed out some positivity. The impaired driving event involved drivers being stopped and given an assortment of free merchandise, including can “koozies,” beach balls, and goodie bags, in order to promote awareness about drunk and drugged…
Thank you to all of the amazing local businesses that sponsored our annual Salute to the RCMP!
We were able to bring our readers another community-minded feature thanks to your continued support! If you didn’t get a chance, check out the 2015 Salute to Law Enforcement in the August 11 edition of The Community Press! Still for sale on newsstands for 1 more day!
Black-Necked Stilt a rare sight on Alberta prairie
To many, Murray Hampshire is a familiar name because of his work at Flagstaff Waste Management, but we recently discovered that Hampshire is also an avid naturalist. Hampshire was excited recently to cross a bird off his life bird list, when he spotted a Black-Necked Stilt on his way to work.