Flagstaff County

27th Annual FIRST Dinner & Charity Auction
2025-02-01 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton)
Join us at the Lougheed Community Hall for an evening celebrating community impact.

Killam Community Hall Bingo
2025-02-05 18:30 - 21:00
Doors open at 5:30 / Starts at 6:30

Kids are welcome to play.

Snack concession on site.

Proxy tickets available – email killamhallboard@gmail.com.

Council Meeting
2025-02-12 09:00 - 16:00
Our next Council meeting is Wednesday (February 12) in Council Chambers starting at 9 a.m. An agenda package is available at: https://flagstaff.ab.ca/council/meetings-and-minutes.

Killam Community Hall Cash Bingo
2025-03-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-04 18:30 - 21:00

Shake off Winter Train Excursion
2025-03-09 12:00
Welcome to the Shake Off Winter Train Excursion – Sunday Matinee event happening on Sun, Mar 09, 2025 at 12:00 PM in Forestburg! Get ready to shake off the winter blues with a scenic train ride through the beautiful countryside to the Sunday Matinee of Curtain Call Theatre’s Production of Death by Golf – a comedic play by NYC-based artist & playwright Gregg Kreutz. Directed by Eugene Gustafson, Bob Ponto Assisting Director.

When an escaped convict, an anxious bride, a scheming new husband, and a suspicious attorney all convene at Grandpa’s house–it doesn’t take long for Grandpa to realize he has to reschedule his golf game. This lively combination of uproarious comedy and terrifying murder mystery revolves around the uncanny resemblance between escaped convict Tony and recent bridegroom Prescott.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of live theatre entertainment, good company, and lovely treats. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and make some unforgettable memories. See you there!

Your ticket includes round trip train fare, lunch on the train, and your matinee theatre ticket with coffee/tea and one dessert. (There is an option to purchase additional desserts on your own if you choose to do so).

Departure times:

Kelsey 12:00 pm

Train will arrive in Forestburg will by 1:30pm.

It is a little walk to the Forestburg Community Hall for the theatre performance, which starts at 2 pm.

There will be reserved seating for train guests at the Forestburg Community Hall.

If you have challenges walking the distance we will have transportation available.

‍Lunch on the train includes your choice of sandwich. Remember to choose your sandwich when booking your seat.

Details for sandwich selections are:

Roast beef; Ham and cheese; or egg salad

Please choose your lunch option at time when you book your train ticket to ensure we have your preferred sandwich. We do not have kitchen facilities on the train, all sandwiches MUST Be ordered in advance. We do not order extra sandwiches.

**There is a 15 minute walk between the Station in Forestburg and the Community Hall. Guests have to be able to walk this distance.**

Forestburg Concert Series – Over the Moon
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Forestburg Community Hall, 5402 50 Ave. W., Forestburg, Alberta, T0B 1N0, Canada

Buckin' in the 'Burg
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00

Forestburg Concert Series – The Long Run Eagles Tribute Band
2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Forestburg Community Hall, 5402 50 Ave. W., Forestburg, Alberta, T0B 1N0, Canada

Killam Community Hall Cash Bingo
2025-05-07 18:30 - 21:00

Enriching the journey through education
2025-05-08 15:00 - 15:30

Sip n' Ride Train Excursion
2025-05-17 13:00 - 19:00
We are thrilled to be able to offer our Sip N’ Ride Train Excursion to Detention Brewery on Saturday, May 17th on May Long Weekend. So get out of the city, bring some friends and travel by train from Forestburg to the “Detention Brewery” housed in an old school in the village of Rosalind. You will be treated to brewery tour, light lunch and a pint of beer, sure to make your day and bring some great laughs among friends!

Ticket includes round trip train ride, Brewery tour, light lunch and pint of beer

In Rosalind, Alberta, the Detention Brewery has made a big hit by opening their business in the old local school, and bringing out the flair of the school along with brewery surprises. The Detention Brewing Company is a family owned Brewery located along our Battle River Railroad track in the quaint little town of Rosalind with a population of 188.

The Langille family felt inspired to open a brewery in their small hometown in the old Rosalind school transforming the gymnasium into the brewery section and the old science lab into the tap room. The Langilles are excited to be bringing their love of craft beer to our small communities in rural Alberta. To learn more about Detention Brewery, and get a sneak peak of what you will see, visit their website follow them on Facebook.

Train Departure Location

Board the train in Forestburg at 1:00 pm; Arrive in Rosalind at 2:30 pm.

Take a walk down main street Rosalind to the Detention Brewery. Get a tour of the brewery, a light lunch and a pint of beer.

**There is a 15 minute walk between the train and brewery. Guests have to be able to walk this distance.**

‍Your ticket includes round trip train ride, the Brewery Tour, and light lunch at the brewery and accompanied by a pint of beer that will be served to you at the Brewery.

Please note that we do not serve alcoholic beverages on the train.

‍Growlers, pints, off sales and Detention Brewery clothing merchandise available for sale. As well, we have train related souvenirs available for purchase on the train.

So, come out and enjoy the afternoon with us Saturday, May 17th, for the May Long Weekend. We depart from Rosalind for our return trip back to Forestburg by 5:30; the train will get back into Forestburg by 7:00 pm. Come out for the day or stay the weekend! If you decide that to stay, you may want to spend the night and explore the scenic little city of Camrose.

You can also build your own brewery tour in East Central Alberta visit, Go East of Edmonton’s Travel Guide to find the best sippin’ spots.

Historic Heisler Hotel Excursion
2025-06-14 12:30 - 17:30
On Saturday, June 14, step back and travel into the past to the Premier village of Heisler home of the world’s largest ball glove and the famous Heisler sausage. Enjoy a Historic walk through this quaint village, take a photo at Canada’s largest baseball glove. Bring your cooler, to fill up with some great locally made sausage you can purchase at the Heisler General Store. Wrap up your day with a locally sourced meal at the Heisler Historic Hotel. Small town hospitality at its best!

Small town hospitality at its finest! (Ticket includes round trip train ride, meal & entertainment).

Depart Kelsey 12:30 pm (snacks will be served on the train)

Train arrives in Heisler by 1:30 pm, where you can enjoy the village on your own till dinner.

Dinner at the Historic Heisler Hotel at 3:00 pm. Head back to the train at 4:15 pm.

Train departs from Heisler for return back to Kelsey at 4:30 pm to arrive in Kelsey by 5:30 pm

Cost $130 (includes round trip train ride, dinner, light refreshments on the train). **Alcohol beverages can be purchased on your own at the hotel.

A Prairie Town Train Excursion
2025-07-19 11:30 - 18:30
On Saturday, July 19th, get out of the city to travel to three Prairie visiting rural communities along Battle River Railway and get out of the city! Travel by passenger train to three Prairie towns in rural Alberta and discover a few of Alberta’s Hidden Gems.

The train departs from Forestburg and travels to the quaint village of Heisler, Alberta’s Premier Village that is also home to Canada’s Largest Baseball Glove and famous Heisler sausage! Be sure to bring your cooler to fill up with your purchases of this great locally made sausage from the Heisler General Store. Enjoy a locally sourced meal at the Historic Heisler Hotel to wrap up your day.

After your meal, you will board the train to travel to Rosalind, home of The Detention Brewery, which is located in the old Rosalind School. Here you will enjoy a tour of the brewery, learn about their methods, as well as do a bit of tasting of a few uniquely brewed beer that will surely make your day! After your tour, it’s back on the train for the return trip back to Forestburg.

This is a perfect outing for retirees, families or friends looking to enjoy a slice of the country at an easy pace. (Ticket includes train ride, brewery tour, pint of beer and an amazing locally sourced meal)

**There is a 15 minute walk between the train andbrewery. Guests have to be able to walk this distance.**

Depart Forestburg 11:30 am; Arrive in Heisler by 12:15pm for lunch. (approximately 2 hours in Heisler for meal & walk about)

Depart Heisler for Rosalind by 2:00 pm, arrive in Rosalind by 3:00 pm (approximately 2 hours in Rosalind for brewery tour &walk)

5 pm Train departs Rosalind for Forestburg at 5:00 pm;train arrives back in Forestburg by 6:30 pm

Cost: $130

Explore Farm to Fork By Train
2025-08-16 12:30 - 19:00
On Saturday, August 16th Explore Farm to Fork by Train.

Travel by train to meet your rural neighbours on this unique Open Farm Days event. Alberta Open Farm Days theme this year is Water the Lifeblood of Agriculture. Explore small town farm life as it should be –by train! We will stop along the way to visit with local farmers, out in their fields, and learn about the crops they raise and the methods they use to provide food for your table.

Discover small town farm life, learn about crops grown in the area, and about the local wildlife, birds and flora from our expert guest on board! Enjoy locally grown snacks & beverages in the open-air gondola car. Cap off your day with a locally sourced meal at Historic Heisler Hotel.

This year the train will be travelling from Kelsey to Heisler, with stops along the way to for field walks and visit with local area farmers. Cunningham Farms will have an equipment display at their farm shop, located right in Kelsey next to the Community Hall. Come early to enjoy a visit with the Cunninghams. Great opportunity to ask questions about modern farm equipment, take the opportunity to snap a few photos as well! (Ticket includes round trip train ride, snacks & dinner)

Depart Kelsey 12:30 pm, arrive in Heisler by 3:30 pm (train stops along way for field talk and walk)

Locally sourced dinner in Heisler at the Historic Heisler Hotel by 4:00 pm

Depart Heisler for return trip to Kelsey by 6:00 pm to arrive in Kelsey by 7:00 pm

Cost $150

7th Annual Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival
2025-08-23 00:00 - 23:59
General Schedule:

​10:00 am Gates open with artisan vendor village, old time demonstrators, kids zone, food trucks clan tents and craft liquor tasting.

11:00 am Welcome performance of Battle River Pipes and Drums with visiting pipe and drum bands

12:00 pm 2 stages of music and dance entertainment, Heavy events with local and professional competitors, Scottish beastie demonstrations

3:30 pm Live Auction of Highland Steer

4:00 pm Closing mass band ceremony

5:00 pm Ceilidh begins with our opening entertainment

7:00 pm Cabot’s Crossing begins

Flagstaff Celebrates Success
2025-10-16 00:00 - 23:59

Murder on the Battle River Express - Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00
On Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30, Join us for a night of murder and mystery on the Battle River Express. Each year we have a different themed murder mystery event.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure filled with suspense, clues, and a dash of danger. Interact with intriguing characters, gather evidence and piece together the puzzle to uncover the truth about the murder has taken place on the Battle River Express. Whether you are a seasoned sleuth or new to the world of murder mysteries, this event promises an unforgettable experience. So grab your friends, dress up and prepare for an evening of excitement, intrigue and a traditional Christmas Feast with licensed cash bar. A perfect Christmas party for business, friends or families.

Catch the train in Kelsey and travel to Forestburg, on the way a bit of mayhem and mystery ensue. You will enjoy a Christmas Feast in Forestburg at the Station while discussing the clues to the murder mystery. Then solve the murder mystery on the way back to Kelsey. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event. (Ticket includes round trip train ride, entertainment & meal)

Saturday – November 29th

Depart Forestburg by 6:30 pm ; arrive in Kelsey by 8:00 pm

Depart Kelsey 2:30 pm; arrive in Forestburg by 4:20 pm

Supper by 5:00 pm at The Station

Murder on the Battle River Express - Sunday Afternoon
2025-11-30 12:30 - 18:00
On Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30, Join us for a night of murder and mystery on the Battle River Express. Each year we have a different themed murder mystery event.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure filled with suspense, clues, and a dash of danger. Interact with intriguing characters, gather evidence and piece together the puzzle to uncover the truth about the murder has taken place on the Battle River Express. Whether you are a seasoned sleuth or new to the world of murder mysteries, this event promises an unforgettable experience. So grab your friends, dress up and prepare for an evening of excitement, intrigue and a traditional Christmas Feast with licensed cash bar. A perfect Christmas party for business, friends or families.

Catch the train in Kelsey and travel to Forestburg, on the way a bit of mayhem and mystery ensue. You will enjoy a Christmas Feast in Forestburg at the Station while discussing the clues to the murder mystery. Then solve the murder mystery on the way back to Kelsey. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event. (Ticket includes round trip train ride, entertainment & meal)

Saturday – November 29th

Depart Kelsey 2:30 pm; arrive in Forestburg by 4:20 pm

Supper by 5:00 pm at The Station

Depart Forestburg by 6:30 pm ; arrive in Kelsey by 8:00 pm

Sunday – November 30

Depart Kelsey 12:30 pm; arrive in Forestburg by 2:30 pm

Dinner by 3:00 pm at The Station

Depart Forestburg 4:30 pm; arrive in Kelsey by 6:00 pm

Cost: $150 per person
