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“Almost half of Canadians know a business that has closed permanently due to COVID-19, and eight out of 10 say they wish they could do more to help,” according to new public opinion data. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has come up with a new campaign they hope will help. #SmallBusinessEveryDay is meant to…
(as published in the July 8 edition of The Community Press) The Flagstaff Region Featured Business is a monthly newspaper and web feature presented in partnership by Flagstaff County and The Community Press. Killam Home Hardware Building Centre 780-385-2364 5029 – 57 St., Killam Darek Graff fondly remembers his first job. It was at the…
The Province made an announcement on Friday, June 19, that it would be giving out $150 million in water infrastructure grants, including $137 million from the Alberta Municipal Wastewater Partnership, funding 54 projects around Alberta. On Monday, June 29, Daysland CAO Rod Krips announced that Daysland’s application was one of those projects that had received…
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“Let’s thank our RCMP for the job they do and let them know that we support them in their efforts to do that job.” Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS), as the human services agency serving Flagstaff, was asked to organize an uplifting event to recognize local RCMP members. Invitations were issued in person and…
Originally Published July 9, 1970 – Captain D.E. Cavanagh, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cavanagh of Hardisty, Alberta, received his graduate pilot wings at a Wings Parade at Canadian Forces Base Bimli, Manitoba. Capt. Cavanagh was also presented with the R.W. Blake Trophy for exhibiting the highest standards of attitude, determination, and perseverance on…
The Parkland Regional Library, which includes all Flagstaff libraries, announced a new contest open to all residents within the region they serve to design a library card. The contest runs from July 1 to 31, and individuals are allowed to enter multiple designs. All entries must be suitable for a general audience, and any art…
Elaine DeBock from Sedgewick has pledged to walk 100km over the summer to raise $1,500 for the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (CNETS). DeBock has been living with this rare form of cancer since 2013, and since her diagnosis, has been a strong advocate for raising awareness of Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETS), and now is determined to…
Michels Canada announced Tuesday, June 23, that it has been awarded the contract from TC Energy Corporation to construct 260km of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project in Alberta. “Michels Canada is pleased to be selected to build the Keystone XL Pipeline Project, which will bring with it thousands of good-paying jobs and economic benefits to…