Barb Castell – Division 3
I hope you had a fantastic Summer and now it is Fall – my favourite time of the year!
My gardens are put to bed for the winter with garlic nestled under straw waiting for next Spring.
Roads, Roads, Roads… A Reminder
As you drive the Foothills County roads, you may have noticed some of the roads have rutting, wash boarding, soft spots, etc. This is due to the extreme heat, combined with multiple heavy loads, so some of the roads are suffering. Public works has generated a dedicated work order for tracking and repairing any damage caused by the oil and gas activity, logging trucks, etc.
A few of the roads that have been identified will need to have their surfaces lifted, material added, mixed, and relayed. Public works is waiting until the majority of the extremely heavy loads to be finished before beginning the repairs. If conditions worsen, they will mobilize sooner. To give you some comfort, the County takes substantial letters of credit that will be used to repair the roads so this will not be paid by the taxpayers.
Leighton Art Centre
Current Exhibitions through October 29, 2023
Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to- 4:00 p.m.
Walking is Traditional:
Bruno Canadien presents new mixed media work that documents and catalogues his walking practice and land art in the Sheep River watershed of southern Alberta. Informed by his Dene and Scottish heritage, walking is traditional is cultural resilience and continuity in action, wherein the artist embodies a wholistic approach to artmaking through movement and observation in the real environment.
Workshops:
Hand Coloured – Combining Print Making and Watercolour, with Michelle Wiebe | October 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A fun spin on two classic artforms, open to all experience levels!
Introduction to Photopoetry, with Pamela O’Brien | October 14, 12 to3 p.m. | A course for those interested in learning how to use visual and literary art in a creative and complimentary way!
Denim Boho Bag Making, with Joyce Brown | November 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Repurpose your old jeans into a fashionable, one-of-a-kind handbag with this whimsical workshop!
Go to the Leighton Art Centre website for more fun activities and displays:
www.leightoncentre.org
Millarville Horticultural Society
Presentation: “Beekeeping Gone Wild!” by Lexie Farmer, Biology Instructor at Mount Royal University
Millarville Anglican Church House
Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.
If you need more information, please contact: Lorraine Cathro – 403-651-4327
New members are always welcome.
Seaman Sports Park
Good news!!! The long-awaited benches have been installed at Seaman Sports Park. The benches have been placed along the paths to stop and enjoy the amazing scenery. The bear proof garbage containers will be installed very soon.
Enjoy the pathway for walking, running, biking, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing! No horses or motorized vehicles are permitted on the pathways or park grounds. Dress for the weather. This is NOT an off- leash park. Keep dogs on a leash and under control at all times. Also, please clean up after your dogs.
Millarville Farmers’ Market
The last Millarville Farmers’ Market for 2023 is Saturday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information go to:
millarvilleracetrack.com/farmers-market
Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (MRAS) – 2023 GARAGE SALE
October 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you are interested in having a table this year please send your name, phone number and number of tables to:
office@mras-track.com
Cost is $15/table, if you want more than 3 tables the cost is $10/table.
Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (MRAS) – Board News
The MRAS Board needs more Board members. Have you ever thought of running for a position on the board? Are you looking to get more involved in the leadership of MRAS? Do you know a member who would be a great addition to the board? The Board of Directors will be looking to fill several positions at this year’s annual general meeting.
If you’re curious about this role, would like to run for a position or just have questions, please reach out to an existing board member, or email the board directly at:
mras.feedback@gmail.com
Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (MRAS) – Strategic Planning Session
MRAS is hosting a Strategic Planning Session on Saturday, October 14th starting at 9:00 am. All members are invited to attend and encouraged to participate. Please plan on spending a couple of hours with us to share your vision for the future of this society.
Millarville Christmas Market
Reminder to mark these dates on your calendar, more information will be coming in next month’s newsletter.
November 2, 3, 4, and 5
November 9, 10, 11, and 12
Have a great Thanksgiving and Halloween!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
