Killam Community Hall Cash Bingo
2025-06-04 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
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.

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
