Barb Castell – Division 3
Spring is here and as expected, the Road Bans are in place. Check out the Foothills County website.
2022 Spring Road Ban List:
www.foothillscountyab.ca/media/files/upload/Spring_Road_Ban_without_Asset_IDs_March_21_2022.pdf
Emergency Preparedness
If you only had 15 minutes notice to evacuate, what would you pack that you could not live without?
The 2021 Survey of Albertans shows only 26% of Albertans have an emergency kit. Having an emergency kit with at least three days of supplies can keep you safe and help you navigate unexpected situations.
Take one minute to watch this video and visit alberta.ca/GetSupplies to get ideas on what to put in your kit and #BePrepared for anything. www.youtu.be/5yk3dsC2Fkc
For more preparedness tools and materials, visit: www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
Gravel Extraction
I have received many calls regarding the activity on the properties east of 176 Street W and north of 402 Ave W which is now owned by Burnco for gravel extraction. Residents nearby have been contacted, but people driving by have had questions. What you see now is the stripping of the topsoil and the creation of a berm. The entrance and exit to this area will be on 160 Street W so there should be no large vehicles from the site on 176 Street W. I am told the actual extraction and crushing will happen much further into the future. Please contact me with any questions.
Latest Update on RCMP
At the recent Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Spring convention, the RMA membership presented and approved resolution “4-22S: Continued Support for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta”. The main reasons for this support were:
- Costs and Lack of Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Staffing Plan
- Risk to Essential Service
- Lack of Municipal Support
- Lack of Citizen Support
For more information: www.rmalberta.com/news/the-rma-formally-opposes-the-creation-of-an-alberta-provincial-police-service
Millarville Run to the Farmers’ Market
The half marathon is on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The race starts in Black Diamond, continues on through the back roads to Turner Valley, and then finishes at the Millarville Farmers’ Market opening day. The event also features a two person half marathon relay and the COBS Cinnamon Bun Run 8-Miler, with it’s unique and fun “Bunners” and “Runners” divisions, also finishing at the Market. You can also attend the market and watch the runners come through the finish line.
If you wish to participate in the 21.1 km, half marathon run go to: www.millarvillehalfmarathon.com
Millarville Races
The famous Millarville Races are a go this year! Fun for the entire family. Date: July 1, 2022
Time: Gates 10AM, Races 12PM General Admission: $15 (12 and under free)
VIP Experience: Adult $85, Child $15 (plus GST)
*Timed Ticket Entry*
Tickets Available Online: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/race-track
Millarville Farmers’ Market
The market will be open every Saturday from June 18th to October 8th from 9 AM to 2 PM. Entry is by donation.
Priddis & Millarville Fair
Start planning your entries for my favourite MRAS event, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, which takes place August 20th and 21st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme for the 2022 Fair is COUNTRY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
The Priddis & Millarville Fair is a full weekend of old fashioned, country-style family fun that draws our extended community together on the third weekend in August. The Fair is suitable for all ages and includes a wide variety of competitions, contests, displays, and entertainment.
Watch for the Fair Book online: www.millarvilleracetrack.com/priddis-millarville-fair
Millarville Horticultural Society Plant Sale
Save this date: Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 12 PM – 2 PM
Local, hardy plants from the members will be for sale: perennials, annuals, veggies, the ‘Gardening Under the Arch’ book… and more.
This year’s sale will be located in the Quonset at the Millarville Racetrack. The “ROPE” drops at Noon!
A Happy Mothers’ Day to all the mothers out there!!!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
