Councillor Update – Barb Castell – MD Foothills – Jul 2022

Summer is here! I hope you had a great Canada Day!

New Website

Foothills County has a new website!!! It is much faster, and it should be much easier to find what you are looking for. Check it out: www.foothillscountyab.ca

Did you know you can watch Council meetings, hearings, and presentations live? You can also access them later if you are busy the day in question.

If you have any suggestions or issues with finding what you need on the website, please let me know.

Road Disruptions

You may have noticed Public Works crews are everywhere you go: hauling gravel and water, grading and paving, mowing in the ditches, etc. Please be patient and understand this is the time they can get road work done. As we all know, there are only 2 seasons in Canada: Winter and Construction!

Just a reminder that farm machinery will be moving through Division 3 roads all Summer and into the Fall. Please be patient. Farmers are working to supply us all with food.

As well, there will be a lot of filming in Division 3. Watch for signs and flag people. Congratulations to Alberta’s own Heartland TV series! Heartland was recently renewed for another Season.

Tax Notices

Tax notices were recently sent out with accompanying explanations. If you have questions or concerns or wish to appeal your taxes, all that information was included with your tax notice. Make sure you note the deadlines.

Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society – Camping

Looking for a place to camp or have friends who like to camp? The Millarville Racetrack Campground is open, and you can book online: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/campground/

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
• Benefit Concert for the Agriculturally Themed Playground
  Featuring Drew Gregory and artist Brayden King.
  Saturday, July 16th at 3:00 PM
  Get your tickets online at: millarvilleracetrack.ticketspice.com/fundraising-concert-drew-gregory
• 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
• 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

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

Have a great summer!!!