Flagstaff County

06/19/2026

Surface Rights Open House in Viking

Flagstaff County residents are invited to attend an upcoming Surface Rights Open House in Viking on Tuesday, June 23.

This drop-in session is a great opportunity for landowners to ask questions, learn more about their rights, and speak directly with representatives from the Land and Property Rights Tribunal, Farmers’ Advocate Office, Alberta Energy Regulator, and Orphan Well Association.

Topics will include:

• Surface rights questions
• Section 36 compensation for unpaid surface lease payments
• Rate reviews
• W**d claims on well sites and access roads
• Orphan Well Association activity in the area

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📍 Viking Community Hall, 5021 54 Ave., Viking
🎤 Presentations begin at 2:15 p.m.

No appointment is needed, and light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact the Land and Property Rights Tribunal at [email protected] or 780-427-2444.

06/19/2026

Flagstaff County Council is proud to support this weekend’s 54th Annual Killam Rodeo.

At last week's meeting, Council approved a $3,000 Tourism Assistance Grant to help fund this perennially popular family event, organized this year by the Killam Ag Society in collaboration with the Sedgewick and District Agricultural Society.

Festivities get underway today, but please note that the parade and Blacktop Bonanza in Killam have been cancelled due to heavy rain forecast for tomorrow. Organizers have confirmed, however, that the rodeo will go ahead in Sedgewick rain or shine.

Despite the rainy forecast, we hope to see another successful Killam Rodeo weekend and strong community support for this long-standing regional tradition!

06/19/2026

Dog Found South of Forestburg

Stettler Veterinary Clinic has contacted us regarding a small, light-coloured dog that was brought into their office after being found south of Forestburg.

If this is your dog, or you know who the owner may be, please contact the clinic directly:

📞 403-742-3338
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 stettlervetclinic.com

Please share to help get this pup home. 🐾

06/19/2026

🧘‍♀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s free Gentle Flow & Restore yoga class at the Forestburg Train Station.

It was a soothing evening of gentle movement, breath, stillness and restoration, all designed to help calm the nervous system and create space to slow down and reset.

As an added bonus, Flagstaff Fitness Challenge Ambassador Bridgette Ponto of Gauge Yoga closed the class with a soul-stirring 15-minute sound bath using sound bowls, which was such a peaceful way to end the evening.

A sincere thank you to Bridgette for generously donating this class as part of this year’s Flagstaff Fitness Challenge.

We are also very grateful to the Friends of the Battle River Rail for generously donating the beautiful community space at the Forestburg Train Station.

Thank you again to all 13 class participants who took time for themselves last night and joined Bridgette in Forestburg. What a wonderful reminder that fitness and wellness can look like many things, including rest, breath and restoration.

Please note: not all participants are pictured.

06/18/2026

🌧️🏃 Wet weekend forecast? Don’t let it rain on your fitness goals.

The Hardisty Trail Run 2026 is coming up this Saturday and we want to help give registrations one final push!

As part of Week 3 of the Flagstaff Fitness Challenge, we’re offering an extra entry in this week’s prize draw to anyone who registers for the Hardisty Trail Run.

Already signed up? You count too!

To claim your extra Week 3 prize draw entry, simply email proof of registration to Cary at [email protected].

The Hardisty Trail Run includes:

🏃 2K Kids Race
🏃 5K Run
🚶 5K Walk
🏃 10K Run

Alberta weather does not always roll out the welcome mat for outdoor activity, but a little rain in the forecast does not have to stand between us and our fitness goals.

Sign up, show up, and keep moving, Flagstaff!

Register here:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119384/hardisty-trail-run-2026

BAM Fitness

06/18/2026

🧘‍♀️ Tonight’s the night!

We still have a couple openings for our FREE Gentle Flow & Restore yoga class happening today at 6 p.m. in Forestburg.

If you have been on the fence, undecided, or thinking you could use a chance to slow down, breathe and reset, this is your sign.

It’s a wet and overcast day, but this class is happening INSIDE the Forestburg Train Station, making it the perfect evening to get cozy, move gently and take a little time for yourself.

Class: Gentle Flow & Restore Yoga
Date: Today, Thursday, June 18
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Location: Forestburg Train Station
Cost: Free

To grab one of the remaining spots, email your name to Cary at:
📧 [email protected]

Thank you again to Flagstaff Fitness Challenge Ambassador Bridgette Ponto of Gauge Yoga for generously donating this class, and to the Friends of the Battle River Rail for generously donating the space.

06/17/2026

📰 Our latest Flagstaff County ads are in this week’s edition of The Community Press.

Take a look at our two-page spread for updates, events, and opportunities across the County, including:

📋 June 10 Council Highlights
🧘 Free Yoga Class with Bridgette Ponto tomorrow in Forestburg
🥊 Free WARRIOR Combat Exercise Class coming July 12 in Daysland
🔥 Fire Prevention and Home Security Workshop coming July 16 in Killam
🌿 Flagstaff Fresh Market vendor applications for the July 16 market in Heisler
📅 Council meeting information and ways to stay connected

06/17/2026

We’re happy to help spread the word about tonight’s Sodbusters Archives Museum 39th Anniversary BBQ Supper and Pie Auction in Strome.

At its June 10 meeting, Flagstaff County Council approved a $3,600 Tourism Assistance Grant to support the Strome and District Historical Society with this special community event, as well as extended summer hours at the museum.

Events like this help welcome visitors, support local history, and keep our community stories alive for future generations.

Please see the original post below for today’s event details.

🎉𝑻𝑶𝑫𝑨𝒀'𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑨𝒀! 🎉

Join us this evening in Strome for our Annual Community BBQ & Silent Pie Auction Fundraiser!

Come enjoy a delicious BBQ, connect with friends and neighbours, and bid on an amazing selection of homemade pies. Every pie purchased helps support the preservation of our local history and ensures the stories of our community can be shared with future generations.

We're also excited to welcome 🎻 Ethan Harty for an evening of live fiddle entertainment!

🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🥧 Silent Pie Auction Begins: 5:45 PM
💲 $15 Donation Encouraged per person
👧👦 Children under 12 are FREE

Bring your appetite, bring your bidding spirit, and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you tonight as we celebrate community, heritage, and the people who make both possible.

06/17/2026

🌳 Celebrating the Flagstaff Region Class of 2026!

Flagstaff County was proud to host Plant-a-Tree Day last week with each of this year's three graduating classes across the Flagstaff Region:

🎓 Daysland School
🎓 Central High Sedgewick Public School
🎓 Forestburg School

Plant-a-Tree Day is a legacy project created to celebrate graduating students' achievements and honour their roots in our communities.

Each class had the opportunity to take part in a short ceremony, help plant a tree, and gather for a class photo beside a commemorative plaque. These trees will continue to grow in our communities, just as our graduates continue to grow into the next exciting chapters of their lives.

To the Class of 2026, may these trees remind you to stay rooted, keep growing, and always remember that Flagstaff County will be home.

We hope you come back to these spaces in the years ahead. Have a picnic, bring your family, share stories, and remember this moment in your journey.

Thank you to The Tree Corral for supplying the beautiful trees, Main Street Medley for creating the engraved plaques, and our municipal speakers for helping make each ceremony meaningful.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We are proud of you and wish you all the best on your diploma exams and wherever life takes you next. 🌱

Battle River School Division

06/17/2026

Calling All Vendors!

Vendor applications are now open for the 2026 Flagstaff Fresh Market!

The market is back for its fifth year and will be hosted on Main Street in Heisler on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We are inviting all vendors to apply, including makers, bakers, growers, creators, local businesses, direct sales vendors, MLM vendors, and those offering unique products.

📍 Location: Main Street, Heisler
📅 Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📝 Application deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026

Bring your best to Main Street Heisler. We cannot wait to see your application!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/QrshbM2piUBV5DTQ8