Barb Castell – Division 3
Snow is falling as I write this Newsletter, so it looks like Winter is finally here!
Foothills County – Public Works
Just a reminder to make sure that you push snow off to the side into the ditch, not across the roads. Thank you!
Foothills County – Organisational Day
Foothills County Council held an Organisational Day on October 25, congratulations to Reeve Delilah Miller and Deputy Reeve Don Waldorf on their appointments. We also appointed councillors to Boards and Committees. I was appointed to the same ones as last term.
You can find all the appointments on the Foothills County website: www.foothillscountyab.ca/government/council-committees/council-and-reeve
Square Butte Community Association – Volunteer Appreciation
I recently attended the Volunteer Appreciation night at the Square Butte Community Association. President Shanna
Dunne presented past Board members and volunteers with a beautiful gift basket. Treasurer Becky Wiens moderated the evening with anecdotes and kind words to those who have given so much back to their community.
Leighton Art Centre – Festive Foothills Art Sale
The annual Festive Foothills Art Sale returns in perfect time for your holiday gift giving. The sale runs November 9 to December 20 at the Leighton Art Centre.
Shop original art and fine crafts from more than 125+ talented local artists. You’ll find beautiful decorations, gorgeous art, combined with the home’s historic ambiance to make visiting in person a memorable part of your family’s Holiday season. Check out some of the artwork at: https://shop.leightoncentre.org/collections/festive-foothills-art-sale-2024
Christmas Concert with the Diamond Valley Singers and Kananaskis Kid’s Choir
Join the Diamond Valley Singers and the Kananaskis Kid’s Choir for an afternoon of holiday music. Enjoy seasonal favorites and community spirit!
Date: Sunday, December 8
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Turner Valley Legion, 121 Sunset Blvd E, Turner Valley
Admission: By donation
Millarville Christmas Market & Kids Only Shoppe
Great news! The Millarville Christmas Market had 50,000 people visit over an 8 day period!
Kids Only Shoppe was a roaring success this year at the Millarville Christmas Market! For over the 4 day period there were 1280 children purchasing 5220 gifts for family and friends.
There were over 7300 gifts for young shoppers to choose from. The money raised will go to support the hot lunch programme in 6 surrounding schools.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
Photo: Carol Papworth
