T413 – 2013 Ford F250, Super Cab, 4×4 – 300,571 km. Ser. #: 1FT7X2B64DEB16267.
ASB115 & ASB216 – 2015 Schulte XH1500 S3 Rotary Batwing Mower with a 2016 Schulte FLX-1510 Flex Arm. Mower Ser. #: C30611691405. Flex Arm Ser. #: A10510389605.
11-foot-wide by 10-foot-high Overhead Door with/Rails and Spring
This equipment can be viewed at the County Shop in Sedgewick and will be sold on an “as is basis”. Kilometres may vary slightly depending on time of sale.
Download a tender form HERE or contact our Administration Office at 780-384-4123 to receive a tender form.
Please drop off or courier the form in a sealed envelope marked “USED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TENDER” to Flagstaff County Administration Office, Box 358, 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB. Due to the postal strike, we will also accept emailed tender forms at: kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca.
Closing date for bidding on items is Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MDT. The highest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted.
The winning bid recommendations will go to the next Council meeting for approval. Once approved, items may be picked up.
For further information, please contact: Kevin Kinzer at 780-390-0312 or Trevor Levitt at 780-390-0340.
Pre-harvest tools like desiccants and harvest aids can be valuable for speeding up dry-down and reducing weather risk. But timing, method, and market acceptance are critical; the wrong choice can cost you grade and marketability.
Most desiccants are contact products meaning they only dry down the green plant tissue they touch. If sprayed too early, you lock in green, lightweight, or shriveled kernels. Too late, and there’s little benefit. In cereals, the right stage is the hard dough phase, when kernels resist a thumbnail and moisture is about 30% or less. For peas, 75–80% of pods should be brown, with lower pods rattling. In flax, the crop should be about three-quarters brown, while in canola, 60–75% of seeds on the main stem should show color change from green to brown, black, or yellow. Following these benchmarks protects seed quality while still giving the crop a dry-down boost.
Glyphosate is often discussed at harvest, but it’s not a true desiccant. The systemic herbicide moves inside the plant and can carry into the seed if applied before 30% seed moisture, reducing germination and raising residue concerns. Many buyers, especially for malt barley, peas, and some wheat classes, reject glyphosate-treated crops. True desiccants such as diquat, saflufenacil, glufosinate, flumioxazin, and carfentrazone act on contact only and do not move into the seed. Buyer standards do vary, and some markets won’t accept crops treated with desiccants at all. Know before you spray!
Residue concerns go beyond local rules. Export markets follow maximum residue limits (MRLs), which may differ from Canadian standards. Even if a product is registered, exceeding another country’s limits can result in rejection at port. Spraying at the correct crop stage, using only registered products, and checking with buyers beforehand reduces this risk and helps protect your market access.
Good coverage is one of the biggest factors in successful desiccation. Because these products only work where they touch, high water volumes of at least 20 gallons per acre are recommended. Skimping on water often leaves green patches that slow down harvest. Weather also plays a role. Some desiccants work best under bright sunlight when plants are actively photosynthesizing. Cool or cloudy conditions reduce effectiveness, so choosing the right day can make a real difference.
How the product is applied also matters. High clearance ground sprayers usually deliver the best coverage, but aerial spraying by plane can be useful when fields are large or too wet for ground equipment. The downside is increased drift risk and less ability to hit recommended water volumes. Mechanical methods like swathing remain valuable in certain crops, particularly canola, where cutting and windrowing at the right time can even out maturity and reduce shattering losses.
This year in Flagstaff County, crops emerged fairly evenly. That reduces the pressure to rely on desiccants and gives growers the option to let crops dry naturally. Even so, unpredictable fall weather may still push some toward chemical or mechanical aids to protect yield and avoid delays.
Nick Dunn is Flagstaff County’s Agricultural Fieldman. He can be reached via email at: ndunn@flagstaff.ab.ca or by phone at: 780-384-4138.
Flagstaff County is gathering input from residents about our current water loading stations. Your thoughts will help us determine if improvements, additional stations, or other changes are needed to better serve the community.
Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and you’ll be entered for a chance to win $200 in Flagstaff Bucks!
No matter your fitness level, you can join the annual Flagstaff Fitness Challenge by downloading the Strava app onto your smartphone and searching “Flagstaff Fitness Challenge“.
Here, participants can share their activities, cheer on others and compete on the weekly leaderboards.
All participants who log at least one workout in a week will have their name entered in a draw for that week’s weekly prize package (the challenge runs for six weeks). Please note that participants are only eligible for one weekly prize pack.
If you log at least one activity in all six weeks, your name will be entered into the grand prize draw! It’s that easy!
This year, the Flagstaff Fitness Challenge started June 2, 2025. We urge you to rise to the challenge!
General Guidelines
Participants do not have to live in Flagstaff County to take part in the Flagstaff Fitness Challenge.
Winners are responsible for prize pickup at the Flagstaff County Administration Building.
A photograph of each winner will be taken when picking up a prize.
All participants are encouraged to cheer on your fellow fitness enthusiasts through Strava, while also sharing photos and feedback from your workouts.
And most importantly, all participants are encouraged to have fun!
BONUS: The Sugar Clean Up
As a special bonus for this year’s challenge, Fitness Ambassador Michelle O’Hara is offering her week-long Sugar Clean Up absolutely free to all challenge participants starting Aug. 1!
Keep reading for the details from Michelle herself!
If you are ready to stop feeling bloated, tired, and stuck and want to start feeling clear, energized, and in control, you are in the right place. Inside the Sugar Clean Up I teach you how to ditch added sugar in a way that’s actually doable.
This program is not about restriction or perfection. It’s about giving your body a reset that makes sense. One that works with your real life so you can build momentum, not shame.
Inside this mini course, you’ll find:
✅ A step-by-step guide to cut added sugar (without cutting all joy) ✅ Daily check-ins and a tracker to help you stay consistent and build confidence. ✅ Meal guide to stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and get your energy back ✅ Straight-up strategies that make you feel better fast ✅ Hot seat coaching inside our supportive community exclusive to Flagstaff!
Free Exercise Class on June 14 at Sedgewick Lake Park
Join us for a FREE group exercise class at 10:30 a.m. on June 14 at Sedgewick Lake Park!
This second annual Workout in the Park will be led by the amazing Brittany MacMillan of BAM Fitness and is adaptable for all fitness levels — so whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, you’ll fit right in!
Please note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent.
All are welcome — bring your friends, an exercise mat, your energy, and a water bottle!
Free Exercise Class on June 1 in Lougheed
Join Vanessa, WARRIOR Master Trainer and owner of Joyful Movement Studio, for a yoga-inspired class!
Scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 at the Lougheed Field House, this FREE class is the official kickoff to the 2025 Flagstaff Fitness Challenge!
WARRIOR Rhythm FLOWS is where yoga meets music and movement! This dynamic class blends yoga-inspired flows with the energy of dance, set to a powerful playlist that keeps you moving. Build strength, flexibility, and balance while flowing through rhythmic sequences designed to challenge your body and free your mind.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just looking for a fresh way to move, this fun, high-energy class will leave you feeling strong, centered, and ready to conquer your day, set to a soundtrack that just might rock your world! WARRIOR Rhythm: Come as you are.
Fitness Ambassadors (new in 2025)
Fitness Ambassadors inspire participation, build community engagement, and promote wellness across the Flagstaff Region during the Fitness Challenge.
Our 10 Fitness Ambassadors are:
Bridgette Ponto
Jessica Janzen
Shaina Dunn
Shane Mascarin
John Snethun
Andrea Whidden
Cheryl Frost
Lois Odegard
Brittany MacMillan
Michelle O’Hara
2025 Weekly Prizes
Each week, any participant who has logged at least one activity in our group on Strava will be entered into our weekly draw! The weekly prize package includes:
💪 A shower steamer (from HOM of Well Being in Daysland)
💪 Routine natural deodorant (from HOM of Well Being in Daysland)
💪 CryoDerm pain relieving cold therapy gel (from HOM of Well Being in Daysland)
💪 Stash cinnamon vanilla herbal tea sample (from The Rusty Daisy Gift Co. in Daysland)
💪 $10 gift card to The Rusty Daisy Gift Co. in Daysland
💪 $25 in Flagstaff Bucks
💪 Flagstaff Region Succeeding Together T-shirt
💪 Flagstaff Region tote bag
💪 Flagstaff County cell phone adapter
💪 Flagstaff County water bottle
💪 Flagstaff Region lip balm
Note: Participants are only eligible for one weekly prize pack. Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna will reach out via email (ccastagna@flagstaff.ab.ca) to each week’s winner to confirm pickup details.
Judith Devoe
Kristin Kells
Stacey Jenkins
River Odegard
Terri Gordon
Alison Eshpeter
2025 Grand Prize
If you log at least one activity in all six weeks, your name will be entered into the grand prize draw. The weekly prize package includes:
💪 Muscle and Joint Bath Salt (from HOM of Well Being)
💪 Routine Deodorant (from HOM of Well Being)
💪 Shower Steamer (from HOM of Well Being)
💪 Magnesium Muscle Rub (from HOM of Well Being)
💪 Gift certificate for 45 minutes of RAPID (from HOM of Well Being)
💪 Corkcicle Series A Sport Canteen (from The Rusty Daisy Gift Co. in Daysland)
💪 “Local” throw pillow (from The Rusty Daisy Gift Co. in Daysland)
💪 Stanley mug (from Linda-Lee Hahn of Olsen Hahn Accounting Ltd. in Daysland)
💪 One-month membership to the Lougheed Field House (from Occupational Therapist Cheryl Frost)
The Flagstaff Bike Challenge was established in the summer of 2020 as a way to encourage the region’s residents to get outside, get active and feel connected to the area in a safe manner during the pandemic. It was designed for participants of ALL ages and abilities. The Flagstaff Bike Challenge continued in 2021 with a few minor tweaks.
In 2022, the challenge was expanded to include a variety of activities, including walking, running, hiking, swimming, weight training, yoga and much more! It was rebranded the Flagstaff Fitness Challenge. The aim of the Flagstaff Fitness Challenge is to encourage residents to move more, resulting in a healthier region!
Are you looking to improve environmental practices on your farm and unlock cost-shared funding for key upgrades and improvements? Now is the time to complete or update your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). An EFP is a free, voluntary, and confidential tool that helps producers assess environmental risks within their operations and identify improvements. It’s a practical way to protect your land and water — and it’s also your ticket to funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) and other grant programs.
Launched in Alberta in 2003, the EFP program originally used paper binders, but as of 2019, it’s fully online. A major update released in 2023 introduced a 10-year renewal process that is a more flexible and user-friendly experience for producers. To date, over 25% of producers in Western Canada have completed their EFP — and the benefits go beyond the environment.
Having a valid, up-to-date EFP is required to access many government cost-share programs—especially under SCAP, which launched in April 2023. Programs under SCAP include the Farm Technology Program, Water Program, Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), and the Efficient Grain Handling Program. These support a wide range of on-farm improvements such as water management systems, riparian protection, shelterbelts, soil health practices, precision ag tools, and energy-efficient grain drying equipment. Additional programs under SCAP also fund innovation, value-added processing, public trust initiatives, and ag education. Having an EFP in place ensures you’re eligible when these funding opportunities open — many of which are first-come, first-served. In addition, there are federal business risk management (BRM) programs such as AgriStability, AgriInvest, and AgriRecovery, which offer financial protection against severe income losses, margin declines, and natural disasters.
If you are interested in completing your EFP, you can register for an account at https://albertaefp.com; and login to get started on creating your workbook. After registering you will be assigned to a technician from your region. Flagstaff County does have EFP Technicians available for assistance that you can work with to complete your plan. Some producers complete the plan without assistance; however, it is recommended to complete the first two chapters with a technician to learn how to navigate the site and get it properly set up. Chapters 1 and 2 contain the most information to report on and getting started with a technician may save producers from completing unnecessary work.
Within the EFP website, there will be a list of upcoming workshops and events that are free for producers to attend. Producers have the option to complete their EFP virtually through workshops, or through local workshops hosted by organizational groups including Flagstaff County. The next available workshops are virtual and will be hosted on July 4, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and on July 23, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Producers can go online to the EFP website to register for free. Flagstaff County will be hosting an in-person workshop at the County Administration Building on July 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Limited spots are available, so be sure to register at 780-384-4100.
The time it takes to complete an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) can vary depending on the type and complexity of your farming operation. Every farm is unique, and the EFP is designed to reflect that. Operations with higher levels of environmental risk — such as those near water sources, with intensive livestock production, or using certain inputs — may take a bit more time to assess and plan for. On the other hand, farms with lower risk may be able to complete the process more quickly. The goal is to identify areas where environmental improvements can be made and to create a practical, achievable plan that fits your needs. Ultimately, the time investment up front helps ensure a more sustainable and profitable farm in the long run, and it is only as good as the care and honesty you put into assessing your operation.
Nick Dunn is Flagstaff County’s Agricultural Fieldman. He can be reached via email at: ndunn@flagstaff.ab.ca or by phone at: 780-384-4138.
Please be advised that beginning the week of July 7, Accurate Assessment is conducting 2025 assessment inspections in the following areas of the County:
All of Range 14;
Twp 39-13 to Twp 42-13.
The purpose of these inspections is to look for any physical changes to residential (both farm and non-farm) and commercial properties. Physical changes could be exterior renovations, additions, removal of a mobile home, construction of new non-farm buildings without a permit, etc.
Our assessor may also need to assess out buildings on a former farm site that has sold to a non-farm owner (status change).
If the assessor can’t identify changes from the road, he will have to go into the property, where he will talk with the owner if they are home.
There is one assessor. He is driving a blue Mazda CX-5 (SUV) with Flagstaff County logos on the sides.
It’s that time of year again! Flagstaff County is conducting annual property inspections in our hamlets to help keep our communities looking their best.
We kindly remind residents to take a moment to tidy up their yards — including mowing overgrown grass and properly disposing of any garbage or debris. Together, we can maintain the beauty, safety, and enjoyment of our shared spaces.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping make our hamlets places we’re all proud to call home!
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.
You can also contact Officer Skyler Zelinski if you know of a deserving youth! Officer Skyler can be reached by phone at 780-384-4100 or via email at szelinski@flagstaff.ab.ca.
Positive tickets come with a $10 coupon that can be redeemed at participating businesses, as well as a bracelet for a free swim at the Killam Regional Aquatic Centre.
Let’s acknowledge the good that our young people are doing right here in Flagstaff!
Watch for your Tax & Assessment Notice in the mail. All notices were mailed Thursday, May 15, 2025 due to the possibility of an upcoming Canada Post strike. (Notices are typically mailed out at the end of May.) If you have not received your notice by Monday, June 2, 2025, please contact our office at 780-384-4100. If you require a receipt to be sent to you, please indicate that on the bottom of the notice when you return your payment.
The tax due date is Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
If you have a concern or believe there is an error regarding your property assessment, please report this immediately to Accurate Assessment, Sean Cosens, Assessor, 780-417-6840.
If your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may submit an Assessment Review Board Complaint along with the appropriate fee within 60 days of mailing (by July 22, 2025), to Flagstaff County, Box 358, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0, Attention: Shelly Armstrong, CAO.
The Assessment Review Board has the authority to review your assessment and direct the assessor to make amendments. Its function is to hear evidence as to whether your property is assessed on an equitable basis with similar properties.
Flagstaff County is excited to announce a major upgrade to our campground booking process for the 2025 camping season! In response to the Council’s direction to enhance our top three campgrounds—Diplomat Trout Pond, Edgerton Day Campground, and Fish Lake Campground—we have transitioned to an online booking platform.
Thanks to our partnership with Campspot, visitors can now conveniently reserve campsites online, pay with a credit card, view campground maps, and familiarize themselves with each campground’s amenities and rules before arriving. This move marks a significant shift away from our historical cash or cheque only, self-registration system, offering a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly experience for both campers and County administration.
This software comes atno cost to the County. Campspot maintains its services through a $5 booking fee per reservation, which is paid by the visitor. This fee is proportionately distributed over the length of your stay. For example, a two-night stay at a serviced site would work out to $32.50 per night ($30 site fee + $2.50 per night from the booking fee). Our nightly rates remain the same: $25/night for non-serviced sites and $30/night for serviced sites.
Campers can explore all available sites and make reservations easily through our website at: www.flagstaff.ca/campgrounds. Whether you’re planning a weekend fishing trip, a family getaway, or a relaxing escape into nature, our website provides all the tools you need to plan your perfect visit. New signs have also been installed that have QR codes visitors can scan to bring them directly to the booking website.
Previously, our campgrounds operated on a self-registration basis using cash or cheque payments deposited in on-site boxes. Unfortunately, this system led to increased incidents of theft and vandalism. Transitioning to a cashless, digital system not only enhances security but also reduces staff time managing and retrieving cash.
This initiative aligns with Flagstaff County’s broader push toward modernized, cashless services. Much like the current pilot project offering free water for agricultural and firefighting purposes at our tank loaders, this change helps us assess the benefits of moving to fully cashless operations across other County services in the future. In addition to our top three upgraded campgrounds, the Galahad Campground is also now available on the Campspot platform. Galahad offers seven full-service sites, perfect for RV and trailer camping, along with a unique group site located at the Municipal Grounds and Gazebo—available for $75 per night, plus the standard $5 booking fee. It’s an excellent location for family reunions, special events, or group getaways.
So whether you’re a long-time local or a first-time visitor, we invite you to explore everything our beautiful campgrounds have to offer—now just a few clicks away.
Nick Dunn is Flagstaff County’s Agricultural Fieldman. He can be reached via email at: ndunn@flagstaff.ab.ca or by phone at: 780-384-4138.
