Barb Castell – Division 3
Snowfall Rescue
The uninvited snowfall on April 30 caused a lot of havoc in Division 3 and other areas of Foothills County. The through roads were ploughed first, as they have the most traffic. Then the next roads with a lesser amount of traffic, and the dead-end roads last.
I received a call from Cheryl and James from Forge & Farm (formerly Forage and Farm), desperate to go and pick up 50 little chicks that had been delivered to our Millarville General Store. While James could pick them up, he would not be able to get up their dead-end road to get home. Too much snow.
I phoned Foothills County Deputy Director Mike Gallant and he said: “I’ll have someone there within the hour”. The road was ploughed, the chicks were picked up, and arrived home safely.
Now and then, there needs to be an exception to the rule. Thank you to Mike and his Foothills County Public Works team for saving 50 little lives!
Foothills County – New Fire Chief
On May 15, Council approved the appointment of Russ Friesen as the new Fire Chief of the Foothills Fire Department. Welcome to the Foothills County team!
For more information about the Foothills Fire Department go to: www.foothillscountyab.ca/emergency-services/foothills-fire
Foothills County – 2024 Summer Road Bans
Foothills County has issued the 2024 Summer Road Bans. Vehicle Weight Order No. 240/2024 effective Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
For more information go to: www.foothillscountyab.ca/alerts/2024-summer-road-bans
Leighton Art Centre – Events
June 1 to June 30: Clothesline Online Art Sale
June 8 and 9: Clothesline Art Market
July 2: Summer Camps begin, register soon for best selection!
For more information go to: leightoncentre.org
Diamond Valley Parade
Foothills County will be participating in the Diamond Valley parade on Saturday, June 1. Be sure to wave and say hello. 2024 marks the 56th anniversary of the parade that has brought smiles and laughter to the residents of Diamond Valley since 1968. It is sure to be a day full of fun and excitement, be sure to find your way to the parade route to save your spot, then go and visit one of the many businesses around the downtown centre to grab your snacks, beverages and possibly breakfast.
Oilfields High School will be hosting their annual fundraiser pancake breakfast starting at 8:30 am until supplies run out, at their gym. Please note there is no parking along 3 Street SW that morning unless you are part of the parade.
For more information go to: www.diamondvalley.town/477/Diamond-Valley-Discovery-Day
Millarville Historical Society
The Millarville Historical Society is hosting a MV Hamlet Talk and Walk on June 23 at the Millarville Community School Gym at 1:00. It will be focusing on exploration and settlement patterns in the Hamlet area.
Weather permitting, those interested can go for a short stroll with further discussions about the school playgrounds where polo was previously played, viewing the archaeological dig locations, proximity of businesses, the creek, and roadways. Displays will be in the gym and refreshments will be available.
Millarville Community Library
Millarville Community Library is accepting donations of garden seeds both flowers and veggies to start a seed library. You can bring them into the library Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Marigold Library System
I attended the AGM and the regular meeting at the Marigold Library Services building in April. On the tour of the new building, I watched a book get set on a machine and move along an assembly line and get dropped in the box that goes to our own Millarville Community Library! Someone had special ordered it. The Marigold van will take that box of books right to Millarville Community Library.
Did you know you can order a book that our Library may not have in its collection?
Drop in and find out. If the system has it, you can have it delivered to Millarville Community Library.
Millarville “Run to the Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon
The famous Run to the Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturday, June 15 starting at 7:00 a.m. millarvillehalfmarathon.com
If you wish to take in the Farmers’ Market, you can watch the runners come in and then enjoy shopping with over 185 vendors to choose from.
The Market runs from June 15 to October 12, every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Entry by donation.
Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society (MRAS) – Name a Brick Campaign Continues
Our agriculturally themed playground is much loved by children and adults alike. Many stories have been shared about delighted children and their families enjoying our playground so much that the children don’t want to leave! It is a credit to all the volunteers who worked to make it a reality and to everyone who donated funds so far.
For $200 a brick, you not only give a long- lasting and meaningful gift, but also help MRAS continue to build our playground legacy. Please consider buying a brick and having your choice of a name or names engraved on our donor wall as your individual or family legacy.
The purchase forms are on the MRAS website: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/MRAS-Name-aBrick-Donation
Millarville Races
Since you may not receive the July High County News until after this event, here is a reminder that the famous Millarville Races are taking place July 1.
Date: Monday, July 1
Time: Gates open at 10 a.m.,
Races start at 12 p.m.
General Admission: $16.95 (12 and under free) – $20 per adult at the door
VIP Experience: Adult $95, Child $16.95
Happy Fathers Day!!!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
