Barb Castell – Division 3
The Big Bird Migration has begun, one of my favourite times of the year!
Foothills County – FireSmart Last- minute Wildfire Checklist
The FireSmart Last-Minute Wildfire Checklist provides you with a list of things to do on your property, before being told to evacuate. Get more information and download the checklist here: www.foothillscountyab.ca/emergency-services/foothills-fire/firesmart
Foothills County – Foothills Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre
Regular landfill hours are: Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The landfill is CLOSED on Sunday and all statutory holidays.
Extended Hours:
Extended hours are for smaller residential loads, leaf and yard waste, and recycling.
Large commercial loads will not be accepted after 4:30 PM
April 28th – Oct 9th 2024, we will be staying open later on Mondays – Thursdays to give residents a chance to drop off their garbage on a weeknight and avoid long lineups on Saturdays.
- Mon – Thur 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM. (The extra two hours in the evening are only for small residential garbage loads and compostable leaf and yard waste. Large commercial garbage loads intended for the landfill will be turned away after 4:30pm, as the heavy compaction equipment will not be running late.)
- Fri – Sat 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Regular hours of operation at Foothills County transfer stations:
Priddis Transfer Station
SE-29- 22-3- W5M (264 St. W. & 178 Ave) Open Tuesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Diamond Valley Transfer Station
SE-17- 20-2- W5M (168 St. W & 402 Ave) west of Black Diamond
April 15 – Nov 15: Open Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. During this period, branches, grass clippings, and leaves will also be accepted at the Diamond Valley Transfer Station Nov 16 – April 14: Open Friday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Bags can be purchased at the Priddis transfer station for $2 per bag. Bags for use at the transfer stations are also available at Millarville General Store, and the Esso in Diamond Valley. Sale prices of bags at retailers is at the discretion of the retailers and may be more than $2 per bag. Please note that these bags are only accepted at the Foothills County transfer stations in Priddis and Diamond Valley, if they are brought to the landfill, standard charges will still apply.
Millarville Hort Club – Plant Sale
Thursday, June 5 – 7 p.m. sharp.
Plants come from the members who donate plants they have grown or plants from their gardens. Bring a box to take home your treasures.
MRAS – Priddis & Millarville Fair
Registration for the 2025 Fair opens June 1, 2025. NOTE: Anyone can exhibit but you must pre-register. Go to the online registration at: www.assistexpo.ca/priddis-millarville-fair
Get your 2025 Fair Book here: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/priddis-millarville-fair
MRAS – Millarville Races
DATE: July 1, 2025
TIME: Gates 10am, Races 12pm
General Admission:
$19.05 + GST (online)
$25 (at the door)
(12 and under FREE)
vip experience: Adult $120* Child(12 years and younger) $25*
*inclusive of GST
Diamond Valley Parade
Saturday, June 7, 2025
To find the route and more details go to: www.diamondvalley.town/477/Diamond-Valley-Parade-and-Festival
Sheep River Library
The Sheep River Library is going green. To find out more and see photographs go to: www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/About-Us2/Your-Library/About-Us/Going-Green
Happy Father’s Day on June 18!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
