Councillor Update – Barb Castell – MD Foothills – Aug 2022

Summer is here!!! Rain, heat, thunderstorms, mosquitoes, late gardens. Right now- HOT. You will be busy so I will make this newsletter short.

Foothills County

Foothills County Council has had a very busy few months leading into Summer with the review of bylaws for Secondary Suites and Temporary Dwellings, Business Licences, and Fee bylaw Amendments, as well as presentations from a variety of departments.

If you need more information, visit Foothills County new website: www.foothillscountyab.ca

Also, watch for the Foothills County Summer Newsletter that will be mailed out soon.

Foothills Elder Abuse Adult Coordinated Community Response Update

On June 29, Donelda Laing gave Council and staff an update on the Foothills Elder Abuse Adult Coordinated Community response. Residents of Foothills County can contact our FCSS Coordinator Amanda Midgley at 403-652-2341 and she can direct them to the proper help units.

Millarville Historical Society

The Millarville Historical Society invites you to the Millarville Hamlet’s 130th Birthday August 7th at 1:00pm at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. Enjoy an afternoon of remembrance and learning about the history of this vital community. Representatives of the families that owned and operated the Millarville General Store will be on hand with their memories. Treasured artifacts and photos will be on display. You will be able to purchase a membership for the Millarville Historical Society, as well as buy a copy of the Foothills Echoes book.

For more information go to: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/events/historical-committee

Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society – Events

Make sure you add these to your calendar:

• Summer Farmers’ Market
  June 18th – October 8th
  Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Admission: On Donation
• Chuckwagons, Chariots, & Bulls Under Lights
  Chuckwagon & Chariot Races – Friday, September 9th at 5:00 PM
  Chuckwagon & Chariot Races – Saturday, September 10th at 3:30 PM
  Bulls Under Lights – Saturday, September 10th at 7:00 PM
  Chuckwagon & Chariot Races – Sunday, September 11th at 3:00 PM
  Get your tickets online at: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/chuckwagons-chariots-bulls-under-the-lights

• Priddis & Millarville Fair
  Date: Saturday, August 20th and Sunday August 21st
  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Admission: On Donation
  Start planning for your entries now!
  For more information go to: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/priddis-millarville-fair

Volunteers are needed for all events.
For more information go to: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/get-involved/

I hope you are having a great summer and that I will see you at the Priddis & Millarville Fair!!!