The agricultural community in Alberta is voicing concerns over Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act. While the bill is intended to bolster Canada’s ability to respond to future pandemics, producers fear it could have unintended consequences for the livestock and food production industries.

With the ongoing freeze-thaw cycle, roads are more vulnerable to damage, particularly in the late afternoon. If you are hauling loads, please keep this in mind and plan accordingly. Your cooperation is essential in helping preserve our road infrastructure. Thank you!

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We asked you to complete our 2026 Business Plan Survey online or in print by February 4, 2025. Now here’s a look at what we heard.

All individuals and companies hauling more than ten (10) loads per day on Flagstaff County roads are required to procure a Multiple Load Road Use Agreement through RoaData Services Ltd.

County and hamlet residents, there are three ways to earn an entry in our February draw for $500 in Flagstaff Bucks! In fact, it’s as easy as ABC!

Shelterbelts are a lot like border protection – they provide security and stability, standing as a barrier against the elements while supporting everything within. Just like borders help safeguard a region, shelterbelts shield farmland, livestock, and ecosystems, offering a wide range of benefits.

Positive tickets are issued for positive behaviour such as practicing personal safety, being a community hero and making smart choices. Our peace officer wants to be notified by teachers, coaches, friends and neighbours throughout the Flagstaff Region who have witnessed a child doing a positive or helpful deed, or performing a safe act that would be worthy of receiving a positive ticket.

For years, farmers faced a tough question: how to handle agricultural plastic waste. Often, the solution was to bury it, burn it with other farm waste, or stash it away in a shed. But with growing awareness around environmental stewardship, recycling initiatives have become a key priority.

Grow your knowledge about all things agricultural in Flagstaff County! Read all of Nick Dunn’s “Between the roots” newspaper columns.