Barb Castell – Division 3
It is currently snowing. Hopefully there will be May flowers here when you are reading this.
Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw
Foothills County Council has reviewed some recommendations for Bylaw 15 and made a few edits. If you are new to the area or are unfamiliar with this section, just go to the Foothills County website for more information: www.foothillscountyab.ca/government/bylaws
Millarville Spring Market
Put this in your calendar. The Millarville Spring Market will be Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The market will have over 150 vendors, many are new vendors. There will also be free document shredding and electronic recycling.
Millarville Half Marathon
The Millarville Half Marathon is looking for volunteers. If you are new to the community, this is a great opportunity to get involved and meet new neighbours. The Marathon takes place on Saturday, June 15. For more information: millarvillehalfmarathon.com/contact
Priddis & Millarville Fair
There will be an information night at Priddis Community Hall on Tuesday,
May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Here is a chance to find out about this year’s Fair and volunteer opportunities. Everyone is welcome.
Wait until you see the plans being “hatched” for this year’s Fair, a little duckling named Timbit!
Timbit is a Snowy Call Duck (a Bantam duck) she will be under 2 pounds when mature in 9 months. Watch for the surprising details coming up soon!
Kids Only Shoppe (KOS)
KOS is in need of the following items:
- Birch slices 1/4” thick, diameters up to 6”
- Clear plastic containers with screw on lids, 250 g or 6” high
- Very small plastic beads
- Tiny plastic figures – birds, sports themed items, farm animals, fish, dinosaurs, etc
- Teacups, with or without saucers
- Horseshoes
- Clay pots
- CDs & Records
- Candle jars
Please drop them off to MRAS during office hours.
Millarville Horticultural Club
NEW!!! The Annual Plant Sale DATE has changed this year. Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the Quonset at the Millarville Racetrack. CASH only. Very reasonable prices. Perennials, annuals, and surprises.
All plant material is from our local Horticultural members. Reminder – plant donations can be dropped off on Thursday, May 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Millarville Camp Ground
The Camp Spot reservation system is now open. You can now add an additional unit to your reservation! There is a feature in your shopping cart that says “see available add-ons for this site”. By clicking this, the additional unit add on comes up and the guest can complete the details for the reservation.
The campground opens for the season on Friday, May 17 and closes on Monday, October 14. For more information: www.campspot.com/book/millarvillecampground
Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
