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Volume 115, Issue 16
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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$1,500 raised by Killam Fire Dept. at Pancake Breakfast
CARY CASTAGNA PHOTOS
The Killam Fire Department held their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 18, with great crowds and great cooks. Residents came out to support the event, which raised $1,500 before expenses for the department. Fire Department members were showing off their cooking skills, with Captain Trevor Levitt flipping monster-size pancakes and Troy Zieffle taking on the sausages, while other members took care of eggs, and even french toast.
Sedgewick history buff hoping to revive Flagstaff Historical Committee Leslie Cholowsky Editor
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Jeff Eckstrand of Sedgewick is hoping that there will be some interest in re-forming the Flagstaff Historical Committee. He says the committee was originally formed in the early 1990s and funded from the Calgary Olympics. “It was that committee who placed all the school historical site signs throughout the county,” he says. Eckstrand says the committee slowly fizzled out over the years, and he thinks the last meeting was about 1998. “Then they folded up, and the leftover funds, around $1,500, have been held in trust by Flagstaff County ever since.” Eckstrand didn’t know anything about the committee until he was recently talking to Joan Djos, Sedgewick historian, who handed him a file and said, “You might be interested in this.” Eckstrand also serves as a councillor on Flagstaff County Council, and the file pertained to the Flagstaff Historical Committee. Eckstrand said he checked with CAO Shelly Armstrong, who confirmed that funds were still being held in trust, and that he also received a massive file of former minutes and more from Flagstaff County, along with the information Djos had given him earlier. “I have the minutes of that previous committee. They weren’t going to stop
with signage at old school sites, they wanted to do the old country halls and churches, too. “Maybe we can build on their goals, or come up with new ones.” He says he’s noticed that some of the school site signs are in need of some maintenance, and adds, “If nothing else, maybe we can take the money and spruce up the signs. “The possibilities are really endless.” He says the Flagstaff County file on the committee contained written reports on a number of historical sites in Flagstaff County, like Treaty Hill, or travels through the county, like reports about Anthony Henday, or the Manitou Stone. “It’s right full of reports about local history. The original members of this committee were the pioneers, or were passionate about local history.” Eckstrand says the last surviving member of the original committee is Shirley Swanson of Sedgewick, and he’s hoping she will agree to come to Tuesday’s meeting and talk a little about the original committee. Eckstrand is himself a history buff, he belongs to the Sedgewick Historical Society and Lougheed’s Iron Creek Museum Society. He says, “Once I found out about the committee, I wanted to revive it, and see who is interested in participating. “It’s open to anyone, living anywhere in the region. We need to ask ‘What can
we do?’ ‘What do we want to do?’ and to find out who is interested in it.” He says he thinks the first meeting will be finding out who is interested, and figuring out how to go forward an what structure the group would take. He says, “I hope we have a broad focus, and look at farms, schools, and the county’s part of history.” He says the Barns of Flagstaff were a great start in establishing a rural history, but would like to see the focus expanded. “It doesn’t have to be a book, we’re not talking necessarily about that, or sitting with typewriters and editing. “The possibilities today are broader, and so are the ideas for what we can do.” For one thing, he would like to see Flagstaff’s history made accessible world-wide. He’s had experience with people from outside Canada asking him
for assistance in finding their own history from the region, or their ancestors. He thinks that even a shared site where people can share their photos and stories would be something interesting, a kind of living, breathing history. He also referenced Charlotte Curtis’s goal of having her obituary collection digitized as one possible direction a new committee could decide to go. He wants to make sure anyone interested is aware that this is not a Flagstaff County Council initiative, it’s not a Flagstaff County initiative. He’s hoping to see people of all ages come out, and bring lots of good ideas to the table, but mostly he is hoping that there is some interest in reviving the committee, and recording the rural history of Flagstaff County. Check the Classified Ads at the back of the paper for the exact date and time of the meeting.
The Flagstaff Historical Committee initiated the historical school site signs located around the region, then fell inactive in the 1990s. Jeff Eckstrand is hoping to revive the committee.
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See full listings at www.realtor.ca Bud James Associate 780-385-0027
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888 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow close to shopping & recreation w/ open living area, front deck & rear patio area. Call Bud $90,000 MLS #A1209637
1,138 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 1 1/2-storey on a dble lot has main flr laundry, large kitchen & dining room w/ sgle det garage. Call Trisha or Andy $119,900 MLS #A1182968
1,142 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath bungalow w/ dble det garage, finished basement, new kitchen, windows, vinyl plank flooring & much more. Call Corey $187,000 MLS #A1176246
KILLAM 2,023 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath bungalow w/ central air & finished basement on 8.15 ac. set up for horses, dble det htd garage, RV access/parking & RV garage. Call Corey $530,000 MLS #A1200930
Flagstaff County – 1,996 sqft 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow w/ wrap around deck, 11.59 acres. Htd shop, barn, animal pens & several out buildings. Call Bud $549,000 MLS A1244956
Stunning acreage on 12.23 acres. 2116 sqft bungalow w/ 4 bed & 5 bath. Perfect for horses with indoor arena. Too many features to mention. Call Trish $1,595,000 MLS #A2000648
1,639 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey with open concept main floor, wrap around deck, part finished basement & sgle det garage. Call Corey $239,000 MLS #A1231133
2,980 sq.ft. 6 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2 storey on 0.28 ac. lot w/covered veranda, finished basement, sgle htd garage & shop w/ bath, shed & gated parking. Call Corey $399,000 MLS #A1144378
Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision. Lots are located on the west side of the village. All services are at the lot line. Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.
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1099 sqft 4 brdm, 2 bath open concept bungalow w/ dble dtch garage. Close to school and shopping. Call Bud. $149,900 MLS #A1254865
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39 acres in Flagstaff County 1750 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, shop, mature yard with pens & pasture. Call Corey $450,000. MLS #A1246138
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Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud $24,900. MLS #A1149696 Residential 84’ x 120’ lot ready for development. Call Bud $49,000 MLS #A1149688
1,350 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey features hardwood flooring, spacious rooms, lots of storage on large corner lot steps from shops & parks. Call Bud or Trisha $105,000 MLS #A1231770
SEDGEWICK
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1,720 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath sgle wide manufactured home on large lot w/ open concept living/kitchen area, sun room w/ natural gas fireplace & attached garage. Call Bud $159,900. MLS A1243574
NEW 1039 sqft 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow. Fenced yard, dble detached garage & RV pad Call Bud. $144,000 MLS #A1256832
1200sqft w/ 3 bed, 2 bath lrg lot close to golf course. Call Trish. $72,900 MLS #A2001198
COMMERCIAL FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location. Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY 15 ac. on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport. Hwy frontage & proximity to phase 2 power & zoned for Highway Commercial District. Call Bud $120,000 MLS #A1216585 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $24,900 MLS #CA0137753 REDUCED -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing Call Bud. ---KILLAM- 2,240sqft. retail bldg located on 50th & 50th has great exposure to traffic patterns & available for quick possession. Call Bud $89,000 MLS #A1193498 REDUCED ---LOUGHEED - 8000sqft (plus mezzanine) commercial building/shop with 20x20 doors, fenced yard. Call Bud $560,000 MLS #A1256345 NEW! ---SEDGEWICK - Busy convenience store & gas bar. Lrg lot for future development Call Bud. $574,900 MLS #A1256517 NEW! ---VIKING - Well established auto repair shop complete w/ land, bldg & equip. Located on Main St. Call Otto or Bud. $375,000 MLS#A1156283 NEW!
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Community Press ‘Fill The Tree’ back for another year Record over $7k raised last year, now accepting food donations as well Leslie Cholowsky Editor
For at least the past quarter of a century The Community Press has partnered with its readers on a campaign called “Fill the Tree.” The campaign asks readers to donate at least $5 to Flagstaff Christmas Sharing, in return for putting their name on the tree. The names are published in each week’s copy of The ‘Press leading up to Christmas. In 2016, the campaign reached the record-breaking amount of $4,800, thanks to the generous donations from all over Flagstaff and beyond. Then in 2017, that record was broken, with $4,817.
In 2020, however, the generosity of readers truly reached a new level, with a whopping $6,045.13 raised. Just when it was thought the number couldn’t get higher, 2021 brought about an incredible $7,200 in cash donations from a multitude of generous readers as well as local businesses and groups. “We were blown away last year by such a large number,” said CP Publisher Eric Anderson. “The minimum recommended donation is $5, but in some cases people will literally come in and give us their coffee change because it’s all they have. “They’d rather give anything they can than keep it for themselves. That’s a humbling feeling for us.
“We need to keep this thing going for every single person who gives generously no matter how big or small. We all have the same goal and that’s to help in any way we can going into the holiday season,” Anderson said. Lynne Jenkinson, Flagstaff Food Bank Secretary and Christmas Sharing partner through Flagstaff Family and Community Services, commented; “Any and all donations go directly to serving clients in our region. “Providing people with a little extra help at Christmas not only helps children celebrate the season, but people of all ages celebrate. Jenkinson said she thinks Fill the Tree is a great program, and is
thankful to everyone for supporting it each and every year. New this year, the ‘Press will also accept food donations at the newspaper office in Killam. The 2022 tree meanwhile has already started and is sitting at a few hundred dollar donated already before the first snow has even hit. “Watching the ‘Fill the Tree’ program grow like it has in the 20 years I’ve been here has been one of the great joys of my career,” said Anderson. “Thank you to everyone past and present for contributing. Anderson continued; “We take great pride in not keeping a cent. We eat all of our own expenses. “It won’t be easy, but I think we can beat last year!”
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Solitaire Lodge, a great Investment located at Albertaʼs Oil Storage Capital, Hardisty Excellent property with owners retiring. Well maintained 2009, 12 suite daily rental complex with full onsite living space. Situated perfectly to all downtown amenityʼs, restaurants, lounges, groceries, exercise gym, and all essentials while working in Hardisty. Good revenue with turnkey business with each room fully furnished for comfortable living for guests while away from home. Clean and well maintained by its onsite hands-on owners with pride of ownership showing. Priced at appraisal great opportunity for a couple to live, enjoy work, with the revenue and a great active community. Price $455,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Hardisty Home, huge lot, double garage great Location! Looking for quiet Country living, a great retirement home out of the city centers or just a wonderful family home? This one owner home built in 1994 features 1385sqft/5bdrs/3baths and (p/f)full basement. Features underfloor heat in basement/Double Garage, oversized 90x120ft lot gives lots parking space for RV, boats cars, irrigated grass, big deck and storage shed. Newer shingles and siding, great location across from the hospital, walking paths and playgrounds. Price $209,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”.
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Hardisty Lakefront Cottage! Waterfront, close to the public beach, 3 Bedroom CABIN, lakefront property ideal for waterskiing, boating, sea-doo and your own private swimming and beach area. Great Cabin with New Flooring, big living room, natural gas heat, Kitchen area, Fridge, Stove, Utility room and newer shingles. Deck is older and needs re-work. Nicely overlooking the lake in a beautiful, treed setting on Hardisty Lake to watch the sunrise. Good shopping nearby, and close to the Golf Course jump in your cart/clubs and go, or great walking trails nearby! Price $164,900. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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October 2022 Meetings
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Private Laneway Maintenance
Public Works Services
Flagstaff County will once again be undertaking snow plowing on private laneways. Please contact the Public Works Department at 780-384-4123 for further details regarding this service. We will begin laneway inspections in November.
Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.
Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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