If you own or work for a small business, chances are you are pretty busy all the time. But, take a break sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on April 13 and take in the Small Business Health Fair at the Flagstaff Aquaplex hosted by North Country HealthCare. This will be an opportunity to learn a little about your health, perhaps get a free blood screening and gain knowledge about local services that will help keep you healthy. Flagstaff resident Ruth Austin, who owns PS Printing with … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options
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Economy Could See Boost from Potash Mining
During the 1960s and 1970s, two companies called Arkla Exploration and the Duval Corporation explored Northern Arizona for potash in the Holbrook Basin by drilling over 100 holes. The Holbrook Salt Basin is a project area that rests approximately seven miles east of Holbrook, Arizona. A report was released with compelling evidence that the location held a substantial amount of potash. Potash is a material that is mined and typically used by farmers for fertilizer. In just 2007 alone, farmers … [Read more...] about Economy Could See Boost from Potash Mining
Northern Arizonans Bracing for Storm
Thunder and lightening have accompanied the start of the region's winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect until 8:00 p.m. Sunday. There is a chance for between 10 and 24 inches of snow in the greater Flagstaff area. In addition to crews on standby to plow roads and respond to emergencies, Northern Arizona University has announced a campus wide closure Monday, to discourage travel during the snowstorm. Sunday would have been the last day of … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Bracing for Storm
City Building New Water Tank in West Flagstaff
The City of Flagstaff is currently preparing to build a new water tank at the Railroad Springs tank site this summer. The tank will be an addition to the existing one, as a requirement for the Presidio in the Pines development on the west side of town. Ryan Roberts, utilities engineering manager for the City of Flagstaff, said the development is part of a Master Planned Subdivision and needs supplemental water storage to provide for homeowners. “The Presidio in the Pines development was a … [Read more...] about City Building New Water Tank in West Flagstaff
Mayoral Race Narrowed to Nabours and White
The unofficial results of Flagstaff's primary election have Gerry Nabours and Al White as the winners with 38.44 and 35 percent of the vote respectively. Paul Kulpinski earned 20.31 percent of the vote and Paul Reilly 6 percent. The General Election is May 15th and will be a vote by mail election. (Photos L-R, Al White, Gerry Nabours) For the City of Williams, John Moore will continue as mayor with 66 percent of the vote. Frank McNelly and James Wurgler were the top … [Read more...] about Mayoral Race Narrowed to Nabours and White
Chase Awards $40,000 to NAU
The NAU Franke College of Business was recently awarded a $40,000 check to help promote economic development for small businesses within the Flagstaff community. Representing the college and the Center for Business Outreach, Darren Choate wrote the grant for the money through the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. $15,000 of the $40,000 will go towards the CBO’s 35th Annual Chase Economic Outlook Conference, co-sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Flagstaff Business News. Chase Bank has been … [Read more...] about Chase Awards $40,000 to NAU
Shadows Foundation Working for Emergency Responders
The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff Medical Center and the Shadows Foundation are teaming up to provide free cardiac screenings for firefighters, police and emergency medical services personnel. Experts believe that working in fast-paced, high-stress conditions such as dangerous and life-threatening environments, life-saving circumstances and unfamiliar surroundings, along with strenuous physical activity and interrupted sleep and eating patterns can place a large … [Read more...] about Shadows Foundation Working for Emergency Responders
Pet Crematory Celebrating Five Years in Flagstaff
Russell Mann started a new business five years ago to help people remember and cherish the great moments, the memories of their cats, dogs and various other family pets. Ponderosa Pet Crematory and Memorials marks its five-year anniversary of service in the region this month. Ponderosa Pet Crematory is the only business of its kind in northern Arizona and is also the only full-service provider for pet owners in the region. Mann reflects on some of the many stories about … [Read more...] about Pet Crematory Celebrating Five Years in Flagstaff
Bear Triplets Born in Northern Arizona
Bearizona Wildlife Park Chief Executive Officer, Sean Casey, announced the arrival of triplet bear cubs, which were born this January at the Williams, Arizona Wildlife Park. The cubs range in color from cinnamon, to dark chocolate brown. In the wild, eastern black bears are typically very dark black. Bears residing in the southwest are more commonly lighter in color including cinnamon and blonde. Silver and even white phased black bears are found in the Pacific Northwest. Black Bears … [Read more...] about Bear Triplets Born in Northern Arizona
Governor Poised to Cast Presidential Ballot
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is preparing to cast her ballot in today's Arizona Presidential Preference election. She will cast her ballot at Hope Chapel in Glendale. Polls will close tonight at 7:00, but many voters have turned in their early ballots in advance of today's election. Mitt Romney is regarded as the favorite in Arizona, in part because of his tough stance on illegal immigration. Brewer endorsed Romney after the recent republican presidential debate held in the … [Read more...] about Governor Poised to Cast Presidential Ballot