Barb Castell – Division 3
It is nearly Spring! Many of you will have started your plants for Spring under grow lights, on your window sills, or in your heated greenhouses.
New Speed Signs for the Hamlet of Millarville
The posted speed limit in the Hamlet is 30 km/h. A traffic study done by public works in 2022, showed a total of 1673 vehicles using the road. Of those vehicles, 93.5% were identified to be speeding for a total of 224 violations a day. 18.3% of the vehicles, 44 per day, were recorded as speeding 20 km/h over the limit.
After many speeding complaints, Foothills County Council was presented with 3 options for new signage in the hamlet of Millarville on January 31. At Council’s direction, administration obtained three quotes for solar powered radar speed signs for the hamlet of Millarville. Council approved the best option. These signs have been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible.
Millarville Sports Association (MSA)
Millarville Sports Association recently applied to the Calgary Foundation for a grant from the Darryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey fund under the partnership programme. The grant will be used to construct a large viewing deck for watching hockey as well as relocating and expanding the players boxes to the other side of the rink. Foothills County agreed to be the managing partner for MSA on this a grant application. Exciting news! MSA was selected to receive the grant money! Congratulations to Kirby Nicholson, Troy Motz, and Jarrod Jahnke (current President of the MSA) for completing the application and assisting with the survey and design details.
Millarville Stockland 4-H Club
Public Speaking
The Millarville-Stockland 4-H public speaking was on Sunday, February 4. I was invited to judge the Juniors, who were unbelievable. Some of the topics were:
Music to my Mind, Salamanders, Fishing Fundamentals, Cheerleading, and History of the Cow. As far as I was concerned, they were all winners just for getting up on the stage and presenting. The day ended with an excellent lunch prepared by the parents.
If you are new to the area and would like to get your children involved in the 4-H club, send an email to: millarville.stockland.4h@gmail.com
MRAS Race Committee
In case you missed this, the Race Committee needs people to lead and co-lead the races on July 1.
If this is something you might be interested in, contact the Millarville Racetrack office: office@mras-track.com
Or the Race Committee directly at: races@mras-track.com
Skijordue 2024
The Skijordue 2024 competition is set for Saturday, March 2 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Millarville Racetrack. The event raises money for the charity, Prairie Sky Equine Assisted Therapy.
The competition will feature a first-place prize of $1,200 and a champion horse blanket, while the second and third place teams will take home $800 and $500, respectively. Skijordue features competitions in circuit, sprint, relay, and long jump.
Beyond the competition, a major focus of the Millarville event is the menu, which will feature fondue, bratwurst, poutine, and more. Children under 10 free. Tickets are non-refundable. For more information and tickets, go to: www.showpass.com/skijordue-2024
Leighton Art Centre – Art & Nature Summer Camps
Art & Nature Summer Camps are now registering! For kids aged 6-14*, these camps offer kids a hands-on connection to art, nature, and Alberta’s heritage. Each week during July and August, summer campers are inspired to create in a wide variety of art forms while exploring Leighton Art Centre’s natural setting through nature hikes and outdoor games and activities. For more information: leightoncentre.org/parents/summer-camp
Leighton Art Centre – Online Exhibition
There is an Online Exhibition from now until June 9, the 22nd Annual Members Exhibition. This celebrates the incredible talent and creativity of the Centre’s member artists. This year’s exhibition is a virtual ‘square foot show’, featuring over 100 works that are small in size and big on artistry! For more information: leightoncentre.org/event/22nd-annual-members-exhibition
Dark Skies
Let’s help our wildlife and turn off our outdoor lights! Research shows human interference does negatively affect animals, insects, fishes, birds, mammals, and reptiles, and even humans with too much light. Many plants, animals and other organisms are harmed by light pollution. Harm to wildlife includes death, injury, reduced nutrition, changes in behaviour, and mistimed growth and reproduction. Effects of lighting on one species have consequences for other species as they depend on each other for food, shelter, or reproduction. Artificial light can also scare or repel animals away from an area. Light pollution transforms otherwise suitable habitat into unsuitable habitat, resulting in habitat loss for many species.
Millarville Horticultural Club
The Bluebird Nest Box Workshop is coming soon.
Date: Saturday, March 9.
Time: 10:00 am until noon
Location: Millarville Racetrack Quonset Cost: $20 for members and $25 for non members Payment: eTransfer to: millarvillehorticulturalclub@gmail.com.
Please add that it is for Bluebird Workshop. Everyone welcome – adults, kids, and grandkids. Early registration is appreciated.
With the anticipated drought this year, how will you handle the lack of water?
Join the Millarville Horticulture Club and get ideas from knowledgeable fellow gardeners.
For more information check their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/millarvillehortclub
Or contact them at: millarvillehorticulturalclub@gmail.com
To all my Irish friends, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
