Barb Castell – Division 3
The worst of winter is over… we hope!
Foothills County – Spring Road Bans
Foothills County Council approved the Spring Road Bans on County roads as of March 13, 2025.
To view the current list and map of the 2025 Spring Road Bans, go to the Foothills County website: www.foothillscountyab.ca/alerts/2025-spring-road-bans
Foothills County – FCSS Social Needs Assessment Survey
Foothills County FCSS is undertaking a Social Needs Assessment to identify and further understand the unique needs and challenges County residents are facing. Your input is needed! We are looking for responses from adults and youth within the County.
The information gathered through this survey will be used to help Foothills County FCSS ensure that the programs, services, and supports funded by FCSS directly reflect and address the needs of County residents.
Please complete the community survey by May 15, 2025: www.foothillscountyab.ca/community/family-community-support
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the Province and Foothills County that develops, coordinates, and provides Foothills residents with a variety of preventive social programs. It enhances the social well-being of individuals, families and communities through the provision of funding to non-profit community-based programs that meet the requirements of the Provincial FCSS Act and Regulation. Foothills County FCSS is a member of the Provincial FCSS program.
For further information on the Provincial FCSS Department, check out the Government of Alberta Family and Community Support Services website: www.alberta.ca/family-and-community-support-services-fcss-program
Foothills Cemeteries
Watch for the signs at all County Cemeteries and the Foothills Cemetery for the Cemetery Clean up request as maintenance will start at the end of April. 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.
Leighton Art Centre Jobs
Leighton Art Centre is thrilled to announce that we have a variety of summer jobs open, and we are now accepting applications!
Applicants for these positions must be eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Find all of the details on their website: www.leightoncentre.org/join-us/jobs
Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society
Millarville Farmers’ Market is recruiting a new addition to the team, a Farmers’ Market Assistant. This team member is responsible for assisting with the operation of our Spring, Summer, and Christmas markets.
The full job description and information can be found on the link below or contact Chad Thomas market@mrastrack.com.
www.millarvilleracetrack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Market-Assistant-job-Description
Photo: Duane Starr Photography
Know Your Neighbours – Bears
Spring is here which means the bears will be waking up soon.
Alberta BearSmart provides bear safety information and information on reducing conflict between people and bears. BearSmart topics include bear deterrents, identifying bears, and tips for living in bear country.
Check out the BearSmart website for more information: www.alberta.ca/alberta-bearsmart
Happy Easter!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
