Barb Castell – Division 3
Hooray, Hooray, it is finally May!!!
Annexation Open House
The City of Calgary submitted a letter of Initiation to Foothills County, to initiate the process of annexation. The proposed annexation area is approximately 415 acres of land and part of the long-term growth area for Calgary, which is outlined in the 2017 Foothills County – City of Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The IDP identifies specific areas for future growth for both municipalities and includes policies for annexation.
In June 2022, notification letters about this project were sent to Foothills landowners within and nearby the proposed annexation area.
The first phase of public engagement opened on April 11, 2023, and will remain open until May 11, 2023. An open house at DeWinton Community Hall is planned for Thursday, April 27 from 4pm – 8pm.
To take the Engagement Survey and provide your feedback visit Foothills Land Annexation: engage.calgary.ca/foothills-land-annexation
More information is also on the Foothills County website: www.foothillscountyab.ca/development/current-county-projects/foothills-land-annexation
Cemetery Clean Up
Watch for the signs at all County Cemeteries and the Foothills Cemetery for the cemetery clean up request. Maintenance will start soon at all cemeteries and all vases, flowers, etc. need to be removed for safety. Those items not removed will be picked up and place in a box for loved ones to take home.
Secondary Suites
Public engagement on the secondary suite policy review was initiated in February 2023 with a Preliminary Hamlet Survey. The purpose of the survey was to poll hamlet residents to see if there was any current desire for secondary suites in Hamlets.
Survey Overview
The preliminary hamlet survey was mailed out to a total of 1,764 hamlet properties in Foothills County. A total of 287 surveys were either completed online or received by the County via mail or email. The response rate was 16%.
Important Dates for Open Houses on Secondary Suites:
Tuesday, May 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DeWinton Community Hall, DeWinton
Thursday, May 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Priddis Community Hall, Priddis
Tuesday, May 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Foothills Administration Building, Council Chambers, High River
For more information and to view the report: www.foothillscountyab.ca/news/preliminary-hamlet-survey-what-we-heard-report
Road Bans
On Thursday, March 30, 2023 Council authorized the Vehicle Weight Order become effective.
For more information go to the Foothills County website: www.foothillscountyab.ca/alerts/2023-current-road-ban-list
Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society’s Playground Project
The Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society’s playground project is almost a reality. They are hosting a playground building event May 3 to 6 and are seeking volunteer help to get to the finish line!
The sign-up schedule and task detail for this project is available at: www.volunteersignup.org/RMJYK
If you have any questions, please contact the MRAS office at 403 931-3411.
Millarville Run to the Farmers’ Market
Time to get ready for the big race and get your entry in now!!!
Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023, for a beautiful 21.1 km, half marathon run from Black Diamond, Alberta, through Turner Valley, then along backcountry roads to finish at the season opening day of the Millarville Farmers’ Market.
The event also features a two person half marathon relay and the COBS Cinnamon Bun Run 8-Miler, with its unique and fun “Bunners” and “Runners” divisions, also finishing at the Market.
Invite friends and family to meet you at the finish line then spend the rest of the morning enjoying the shopping, food, and music of southern Alberta’s largest outdoor market!!!
For more information go to: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/run-to-the-market
Priddis & Millarville Fair News
The 2023 fair book should be available digitally by April 30. Hard copies of the Fair book will be available at several outlets around the County.
Check MRAS website to see where you can pick one up: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/priddis-millarville-fair
Wishing all the mothers out there a very happy Mothers’ Day on May 14th.
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
