Councillor Update – Barb Castell – MD Foothills – Jun 2022

Barb Castell – Division 3

The month of May had some interesting weather days –sun, clouds, high winds, rain, snow, hot, cold; and that was just May 9! Looking forward to what summer brings us.

Good News Stories

Congratulations go out two amazing Millarville men.

Don Ward was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award for nearly 30 years of volunteering with Foothills Search and Rescue. He was one of the founding members bringing his valuable experience as a former Royal Canadian Air Force pilot. Don continues to volunteer for the organization.

Ben Campbell of Tullichewan Ranch was named the 2022 Outstanding Young Farmer for the Alberta/NWT Region by the Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program during a two-day event in Red Deer. Ben, along with his wife Steph, ranch on the farm just south of the Millarville Racetrack, that was started by Ben’s grandparents John and Elizabeth. The Campbells offer ranch tours throughout the summer where people can learn about agriculture.

Road Maintenance

For Division 3 residents who use 338 Avenue W from Hwy 22 to 256 Street W (Home Oil Road), and those who use Plummers Road from Hwy 762 to 296 Street W, expect road work at some point this season as these roads are on the Public Works project list.

Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA)

Effective May 3, 2022, Foothills County will be discontinuing the use of the Safe Communities Alert Network (SCAN) and will be solely utilizing Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) to provide notifications and warnings to our residents, businesses, and visitors. By downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert App, you ensure that you and your family will receive the right information at the right time, wherever you maybe.

For more information visit: www.foothillscountyab.ca/emergency-management/alberta-emergency-alert-aea.html

Foothills County Landfill Extended Hours
The landfill offers extended hours through the summer, from May 9-Oct 6, 2022. Extended hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information visit: www.foothillslrrc.com

Reminders – Make sure you add these to your calendar:

Millarville Hort Club Plant Sale
Saturday, June 4 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Millarville Racetrack
Leighton Centre Clothesline Art Market
Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.leightoncentre.org
Diamond Valley Parade
Saturday, June 4 starting at 10 a.m.
Black Diamond
Millarville Golf Tournament
Friday, June 10
www.Millarvilleracetrack.com to register
Millarville “Run to the Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon/Millarville Farmers’ Market – Saturday, June 18 at the Millarville Racetrack
Millarville Races- Friday, July 1
Gates Open at 10:00 a.m.
Race Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Tickets are $15 each (age 12 and under are free) Tickets must be purchased in advance at: www.Millarvilleracetrack.com
Please refer to your selected time slot for admission time.