Long trails

It would be great to have a long, safe, and enjoyable bike and running trail along the highway by smoothing and compacting the ditch area. Using packed dirt or gravel, the trail would give cyclists and runners a better, safer alternative to riding or running on the highway shoulder. It would be a great way for people to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and even train for the county’s summer fitness event. The long, scenic route would make exercising more enjoyable while also attracting more visitors to local businesses. With minimal costs by using county equipment and resources, plus opportunities for community support and grants, this is an easy, low-cost way to improve recreation and promote healthy living.

Workshops for businesses

Workshop Idea: Supporting Small Business Success in Flagstaff County

I would love to see workshops designed to help small businesses start, grow, and sell, leveraging the expertise of local professionals. These workshops could focus on:

Business start-up essentials, including planning and financing.
Growth strategies, such as marketing, cash flow management, and scaling operations.
Preparing a business for sale, including valuation and succession planning.
Local experts could provide real-world insights and practical guidance, making the workshops both educational and highly impactful for our community’s entrepreneurs.

This initiative would foster economic development and empower Flagstaff County businesses to thrive, creating long-term benefits for our community.

Farmers’ Cooperative

Hi there, I’ll be new to the area shortly, but i’d like to see the creation of a large scale farmers’ market along the lines of what is done at St Jacob’s ON.

Largely created and built by their local Mennonite community, St Jacob’s is known across the province for it’s incredible selection and quality and has become a tourist destination for the ultimate outdoor market experience.

I myself remember being loaded up in the car one or twice a year to make the 2.5 hr drive to see the Mennonites showcase of not only wares but glimpses into their culture and history, and with many Hutterite communities as well as long cemented farmers it lends itself the opportunity to establish something of that nature.

My recommendation is to emulate a building such as Crossroads market in Calgary and build out from there. Marketing can be done cheaply through targeting specific Facebook groups in the larger cities. I would also recommend that such a facility be located in Daysland or Bawlf as it would be good to be away from the spectre of BVJ and proximity to local hospital advantageous for an influx of tourist populace.

Renting of stall space is also advantageous to spark small business owners that may operate on a very low scale as making a jump to brick and mortar isn’t sustainable.

Offering farm to table options without a grocer’s intermediary charges would also prove a benefit for those that would put the work in and established businesses would attract more foot traffic.

Yours truly
– Brian Snyder

A County Events Publication

Based on some of the suggestions made, perhaps the County could compile an Events Calendar showcasing the events and festivities the towns already have with a general description of each. Amenities, facilities, available programs, etc. should also be included. People may realize that some of the things they are looking for are already being done but they are just not aware if them. Hard copy as well as Facebook versions should be made available along with any and all links to events listed.

Women in Municipal Government/Elected Positions

Female representation across County Council, and Towns/Villages in the Flagstaff Region, is very low (More than 80% of all elected officials in the Flagstaff Region are male).

A program targeted at encouraging leadership and democratic participation among women and girls – specifically tailored to women and girls in rural/remote areas.

Long Lunch

It is an event where the main street of a town is blocked off and a line of picnic tables are set out. Each attendee would pay a fee for a plate and the entire community sits together for a meal.

Community show

could I add someone from industry. Elevator mock up, guy telling how it works.demo from

local honey producer , environmental, importance of wildlife corridors, fish and wildlife.

Vet, tractor dealer with static machinery for kids to sit on.

Just some random ideas. Thanks for listening.

Flagstaff Community Show

fire department. Police department involving the kids.

farm safety,4H to run a petting zoo and calves in pens.

could be at airport for parking space. Involve flying club to show kids planes.

Old car, motor bike show, career stand for country kids to stay in flagstaff.

food area and please, please, enough toilets!!!

Just an idea to mull over and discuss. Hope it helps in some small way. Thank you for asking.

Helping Hand Network

In case of challenging situations like power grid failure, communication going down (cyber attack or other) food shortages etc…we could create a helping hand network within the County and within the villages.
1- What have the villages to offer: heated rooms (alternative heat) – food – community centre for daily communication and updates
2- What have the people to offer: alternative heat (woodstoves etc..) canned food to share etc and how can we create a little reference booklet for all with available ressources (from private citizens and village) supporting us all.
3 – How could the county help to take off this project and how could we integrate it with current or future events (fairs etc) so it reaches everybody.
4 – We may also use only Flagstaff Bucks in a near future so we can survive anything together in our county and inspire more.

Registration Night

I think it would be good if the county put on a registraion / information night once or twice a year in a central location or 2 locations throughout the county so that everyone can see what groups and annual events are offered here. This would include sports groups, volunteer organizations, large annual fundraising events, local attractions.