• View from the Vest
    Nov 7 2025

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    Host Cary Castagna, Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator, sits down with Sgt. Andy Wetzstein, Commanding Officer of the Killam RCMP Detachment, to talk about the rollout of body-worn cameras in the region.

    Together, they explore how the program works, when cameras are used, and what the public can expect to see.

    Sgt. Andy also shares insight into digital evidence management, privacy safeguards, and how officers are adapting to this new technology in the field.

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    36 mins
  • Building a Brighter Tomorrow
    May 29 2025

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    The Battle River Community Foundation has been supporting local charities for the past 30 years. Last year alone, the BRCF granted Flagstaff non-profits more than $100,000.

    Executive Director Bobbi Way shares how her organization is celebrating 30 impactful years, reviving Reading University this year, and continuing to help charities tap into grant opportunities that leave a lasting legacy.

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    17 mins
  • Healing Hands
    May 22 2025

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    As part of the upcoming 2025 Flagstaff Fitness Challenge, podcast host Cary Castagna sits down with Shirley Damberger, owner of HOM of Well Being. Their conversation focuses on the role of touch in balanced wellness, and also delves into Shirley's wellness routine.

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    41 mins
  • A World Away
    Mar 26 2025

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    Iranian-born Ala Hakim Oberg shares her inspiring journey from bustling Tehran to the quiet fields of Flagstaff County. Now a practicing lawyer in Forestburg, Ala sits down with host Cary Castagna to talk about the challenges, surprises, and joys of starting over in rural Alberta. From navigating immigration to building a career in law in a small town, this conversation explores resilience, reinvention, and the power of community.

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    26 mins
  • Dollhouse Dreams
    Mar 21 2025

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    Podcast host Cary Castagna visits the Alliance Doll Museum, where hundreds of curious eyes (doll eyes, that is 👁️👁️) look on as he chats with board members Karin McCracken and Dale Lambden.

    Tune in as they uncover the fascinating story behind what’s believed to be one of Alberta’s largest doll collections!

    Listen now and step into a world where history is told through porcelain faces and tiny outfits.

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    26 mins
  • Timeless Identity
    Feb 26 2025

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    Twenty-eight years ago, Flagstaff County held a contest to design a new corporate logo. Barb Cookson, who won the contest, tells host Cary Castagna what it's like to contribute such a lasting piece of the County's identity.

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    14 mins
  • WHLer Grateful for Local Roots
    Feb 19 2025

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    Brady Ness, who grew up northeast of Sedgewick, is a 6-foot-4, 217-pound defenceman with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League. The 18-year-old talks to podcast host Cary Castagna about life in the WHL and looks back with fondness at his small-town roots.

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    22 mins
  • Fiddler on the Roof (of your mouth)
    Jan 30 2025

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    Dr. Leanne Ball of Ball Family Dental in Killam takes time out of her busy schedule to sit down with podcast host Cary Castagna (with his "beautiful and contagious smile"). In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Ball touches on everything from her journey to becoming a dentist and how technology is revolutionizing dentistry, to her penchant for the violin and her plans to expand the business.

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    37 mins