Laura Kendall — Division 3

Square Butte
“Sure signs that spring is just around the corner, longer days, migrating birds returning, trees budding and crocuses soon blooming, spring snow storms and calving lights being switched on to watch new life being born on the local ranches” Sue Arkes, local Square Butte rancher.

Our local ranchers have started calving so please be aware that Dark Sky policies are relaxed for agricultural producers to allow them to keep a close eye on the mothers and their little ones during this vulnerable time for their herds. At least the weather is on their side so far!

The Mardi Gras event featuring local entertainers, The Alycin Campbell Band, was a great success. Local businesses donated over $1700.00 in prizes for the winning costumes at the Square Butte Hall. Looks like it may well become an annual event!

Ag News
MRAS is hiring for an Administrative / Racetrack Support Position. Please call 403 931-3411 for more information or check their website.

Mental Health Literacy Workshop by Do More Agriculture Foundation at the Lomond Community School on February, 25th, 2026 at 6 PM.

Apologies to print copy readers for this late notification. Check out these mental health resources for upcoming events and resources for agricultural producers. www.domore.ag/ about & hayareyouok.ca

Vulcan County is offering a Weed and Pest Workshop free of charge at Champion Community Hall on February 24th, 2026 2 to 530 PM. Again apologies to print readers for the late notice. Call or text 403- 618- 7407

Invaders of Foothills County hosted by Foothills at Scott Seaman Sports Rink on March 18th from 930-1130 AM. Learn about invasive weeds in our own backyards.

Foothills County
Foothills Fire Department has initiated Community Connect. Steps to connect are:

Create an account: email, phone number and address
Enter information that matters most during an emergency
Help First Responders When Seconds Count. Provides the ability to update your information as it changes to help first responders help you.

Office: 403-603-3571 www.communityconnect.io/info/ab-foothillscounty

Foothills Fire is also hiring a Deputy Fire Chief / Permanent Full-Time www.foothillscountyab.ca/careers

A direct line for tax and assessment inquires at the County has been created. 403-908-9608.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and help inform the Annual Plan for Policing and Enforcement in Foothills County. www.foothillscountyab.ca/node/2025

Diamond Valley
The Diamond Valley Library Board is looking to fill vacancies on the Library Board. Apologies for print readers as the deadline is February 24th, 2026. The Diamond Valley Library is also hiring a part time bookkeeper.

Alberta Family Histories Society
A project to digitize our pioneering history is well underway with 70 of @ 265 community books from the 1967 initiative now available online. Check out these extensive websites preserving and celebrating our histories. albertaancestors.ca AND https://afhs.ab.ca

Photo credits to Sue Arkes, Square Butte rancher.

Laura Kendall
Division 3 Foothills County
laura.kendall@foothillscountyab.ca

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