The Flagstaff County Podcast

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It's a rat race that Alberta is winning. For more than 70 years, the province has worked to stop destructive Norway rats from taking up residence within our boundaries. Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook chats about the ongoing efforts to maintain provincial "rat-free" status with Karen Wickerson, a specialist with the Alberta Rat Control Program.

To report a rat anywhere in Alberta, send an image via email to [email protected].

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Community Press Editor Leslie Cholowsky and Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna count down the Top 5 local news stories of 2021.

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Jan Slaski, expert researcher with the Bio-Industrial Division of InnoTech Alberta, updates Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook on hemp.

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Christina Eynck, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon, tells Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook everything he's ever wanted to know about alternative oilseed crop camelina.

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Agricultural spray technology is the topic of discussion between Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook and Tom Wolf, spray specialist.

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Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook talks to Linda Hunt, project coordinator with a new initiative called the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. The initiative aims to connect farmers with the mental health supports they need.

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Brittany MacMillan of BAM Fitness shares some winter fitness tips with Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna.

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Retired Royal Canadian Air Force pilot Jim Gillespie – born and raised in Daysland – shares a few exploits from his illustrious 33-year military career with Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna. Now 84, Gillespie lives in Camrose with his wife.

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Flagstaff County Economic Development Officer Kristy Jackson tells Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna about all of the EcDev Team's innovative and ongoing initiatives.

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Lyssa Mossestad and Karli Grove, organizers with the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival, fill Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna in on the plans for the annual event to be held this year on Saturday, August 21.