Introduction to the Town of Millet, Alberta, Canada

…the prettiest little town in Canada

INTRODUCTION TO THE TOWN OF MILLET, ALBERTA, CANADA

The Town of Millet is nestled on Highway 2A, 45kms south of Edmonton and 20kms south of the Edmonton International Airport, right alongside the original Pacific Railway built in 1891. Traveling south from Edmonton on Calgary Trail or from the Airport on the QE2 Hwy, take the Wetaskiwin exit onto the 2A from the Leduc Overpass and join us for a visit.

Millet began with a single store owned by Ben Slaughter. The Town was named for August Millet, Ben Slaughter’s fur supplier and canoe man for Father Lacombe, and reached Village status on July 17, 1903. Many disasters including major fires in 1902, 1927, 1996, and 1997, although devastating, only strengthened the community’s sense of comradeship, dedication, and pride in rebuilding.

On September 1, 1983 Millet was declared a Town. A general election was held with the change to Town status; 6 Councilors and a Mayor were elected. Housing and acreage developments have since been on a steady increase.

A picturesque community, Millet centers on a 65-acre park system with a combination of natural and manicured area. Parks in this community are second to none in Alberta and the downtown is a matter of pride for the community. This pride is evident throughout the community, private homes, businesses, streets, churches, schools, library, and public facilities all contribute to providing a clean & safe environment.

Millet continues to be active in educational and recreational programs throughout the year that are supported by numerous groups and organizations. Leisure, sport, and cultural activities are available for all age groups, from preschool to seniors.

Millet is a proud participant in the National Communities in Bloom Program since 1996 receiving recognition across Canada for its beauty, charm, and friendly rural atmosphere. Through the dedication of volunteerism and community endeavors, Millet blooms, even in the winter as participants in the Winter Lights Program from 2004 - 2007.

Town of Millet 5120-50 St. P.O. Box 270 Millet, AB T0C1Z0 Phone: (780)387-4554 Fax: (780)387-4459 Website: www.millet.ca E-mail: [email protected] Open: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to noon 1:00pm to 4:30 pm Closed: Weekends and Holidays

…the prettiest little town in Canada

HISTORY OF MILLET Written by Jean Scott

Millet officially became a village on June 17, 1903 under the authority of Section 3 of the Village Ordinance of the North West Territories. W.F. Blades was appointed as Returning Officer to elect an overseer. An election was held on June 29, 1903 and James Blades became Millet’s first overseer.

Millet received its name when Sir William Van Horne, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, asked his good friend, Father Lacombe, a Catholic missionary, to name all the stations from Lacombe north on the new railway line which had come through the area in 1891. Father Lacombe gave what was to become Millet its name. He called it Millet after his long time traveling companion and canoe man, August Millet. August Millet was also a fur buyer and trader who did business with Millet’s first resident, Ben Slaughter, a fur buyer as well.

In 1896 a post office was opened in Ben Slaughter’s store at Millet and it has operated continuously since then at several other locations in Millet.

In the 50 or so years to follow, Millet’s population grew to approximately 400 people and for many years was able to provide an adequate business centre for its residents and for those of the surrounding area. However with the increase in the number of automobiles and upgraded highways, residents gradually traveled to larger centers to shop and Millet remained at a standstill for a number of years.

In the 1970s the face of Millet changed with the advent of the development of the Moonen Heights residential subdivision across from the Agriplex, the ball diamonds, and the soccer fields. Several acreage subdivisions just east of Millet came into being at the time as well. Millet obtained Town status in 1983 and doubled in size to 2000 people by 1993.

Today Millet’s population has risen to approximately 2,092 people.

Plans for further development of a new subdivision are currently underway to accommodate the projected increase in the growth of the “Prettiest Little Town in Canada”, a title received in 2001 from Communities in Bloom judges. Millet residents enjoy the benefits of the lifestyle found in a small country town. As well they are able to access within 20-40 minutes any necessary services found only in a large city.

Communities in Bloom Participants since 1996

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian Winter Lights Celebrations is a non-profit organization committed to Canadian non-profit organization fostering civic pride, environmental committed to fostering civic pride. responsibility and beautification through Neighbourhood and heritage awareness community participation and the and beautification through community challenge of a friendly national participation and the challenge of a competition friendly competition

Goals and Objectives

The goal of the prog ram is to promote involvement and action by citizen s of all The goal of the program is to encourage municipalit ies, large and smal l, ages, the municipal government, local organizations and businesses to: 1. throughout Canada to celebrate light with decorativ e, cultural and Strive to improve the tidiness, appearance and visual appeal of Canada’s spiritual programs, with the objective of creating attractions for tourism neighbourhoods, parks, open spaces, and streets through the imaginative use from within Canada and from abroad. of flowers, plants, trees, and 2. Focus on environm ental awareness and The Winter Lights program was launched in 2001 to provide a winter preservation of heritage and culture are an integra l part of its success resulting focus for the established Communities in Bloom program. The program in an improved quality of life. is based on promoting community action and involvem ent in expressing The program provides information and education and awards Bloom Ratings the community spirit of Canada’s neighbourhoods, public spaces & for achievement in floral displays, landscapes, tur f, urban forestry, community streets through light shows, cultural events & spir itual linkages with involvement, heritage conservation, environmental awareness and tidiness light .

• Increase in civic pride and community involvement • Participation from all ages and all walks of life • Citizens, groups, organizations, business and munic ipal government all mobilized, and pulling together • Process of continuous improvement for the whole community year after year • Year round project, not just one event • Tangible and appealing results • Increased recognition of volunteers’ initiatives and the various programs citizens are involved in the area of arts and cultural programs • Information and cultural exchanges of ideas and initiatives within the community and with neighbouring national and international communities • Valuable information, tips and feedback from judges and other professionals • Economic Development • Increased property values • Marketing and promotional potential • Increased impact on retail business and the hospitality industry • Decreased vandalism • Increased tourism

To become a volunteer contact Carol Sadoroszney at 780-387-5766 or email [email protected]

Participation Recognition Town of Millet

1996 Provincial ––– Maintenance of Turf Areas

1997 PROVINCIAL WINNER *** 4 Blooms

1998 National --- Floral Displays ***3 Blooms

1999 National --- Landscaped Areas ***4 Blooms

2000 International --- Integration of Historical Artifacts & Landscaping ***4 Blooms

2001 NATIONAL WINNER --- Museum Project ***5 Blooms

2002 International --- Hwy 2A Park ***4 Blooms

2003 International --- Pipestone Creek Park ***4 Blooms

2004 National --- Dedication to One’s Community ***4 Blooms

2005 Provincial --- Community Involvement ***4 Blooms

2006 PROVINCIAL WINNER --- Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation ***5 Blooms

2007 NATIONAL WINNER --- Heritage Conservation throughout Millet ***5 Blooms

2008 National ––– Heritage Murals ***5 Blooms Heritage Conservation Criteria Award

2009 NatNatNationalNat ional ––– Museum Archives ***5 Blooms

2010 National ––– Floral Displays on Main Street ***5 Blooms

2011 National ––– Hail Storm Cleanup ***5 Blooms Joint Winner Community Display

2012 National ***5 Blooms Volunteer Recognition by Town and Businesses

2013 National ***5 Blooms Special Mention for “Salute to the Troops”

2014 National ***5 Blooms Special Mention for “Outstanding Achievement in Heritage Conservation” Special Recognition in the Class of Champions Small Category for the Pipestone Park Enhancement Project

2012012015201 555 National ***5 Blooms Bronze Special Mention for ““MilletMillet in Bloom 20th AnniversaryAnniversary ProjectProject””””

Economics

Population: 2,092 (2011 census)

Mill Rates (2016): Non-Residential 14.489 Residential 9.6452 Base & Facts Natural resources and agriculture Commercial / light industrial land service industry Natural gas processing Agricultural products and dairy

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Developers who wish to construct residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, garages, or initiate improvements within the jurisdiction of Millet may be required to apply for development/building permits. For more information please visit www.millet.ca and click on Development (located under Government) or email [email protected]

INFORMATION ON INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Contact JEDI (Joint Economic Development Initiative) at (780) 361-6231, or visit the website www.jedialberta.com

BUSINESS LICENSES All businesses operating/advertising in the jurisdiction of Millet are required to apply for a business license as per Bylaw 2011/06. For applications and bylaw information please visit www.millet.ca

Setting

LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN #10 Hwy 2A North –Leduc, Edmonton International Airport, Nisku and Edmonton Hwy 2A South –Wetaskiwin, (connects with Hwy 13 east to Camrose) Hobbema, Ponoka, Red Deer Secondary Hwy 616 West – connects to QE Hwy 2, the main thoroughfare to Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary; also continues west to Pigeon Lake and numerous Summer Villages.

To: Edmonton – 45 km (28 miles) Elevation: 750 metres or 2,500 feet Airport & Nisku – 27 km (17 miles) Leduc – 19 km (12 miles) Wetaskiwin – 13 km (8 miles)

Economic Base: Includes natural resources, agriculture, natural gas processing, & commercial / light industry.

Infrastructure

POSTAL SERVICE COURIER & TAXIS Canada Post 5027 – 45 th Avenue See yellow pages for current services to & from 780 387 5151 Millet AIR SERVICE Edmonton International Airport: NEWSPAPERS - approximately 15 minutes north of Millet Do Something Magazine Pipestone Flyer Wetaskiwin Airport: Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser - approximately 10 minutes south of Millet Leduc Representative Edmonton Sun BUS SERVICE Edmonton Journal Millet Lions Bus – available to community groups PUBLIC SERVICES Contact Pat 387-4619 This service is provided by the Town of Millet. Any outdoor concerns with respect to the areas of CONNECTING HIGHWAYS snow removal, street paving, road oiling, etc., Highway 2A to Highway 2 north & south should be referred to Don Gilmet Director of Highway 2A to Highway 13 Public Services at 780 387 4180 / 780 916-6586. Secondary Highway 616 to Highway 2 north & south

Public Services

The Town of Millet is a 9-1-1 Community

POLICE SERVICES The Wetaskiwin Rural Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the Town of Millet policing concerns. For local bylaw enforcement please contact the Community Peace Officer.

RCMP Admin 780 312 7200 Complaints 780 312 7267 Millet Community Peace Officer 780 216 1073 Wetaskiwin & District Victim Services Unit c/o Petra Pfeiffer 780 312 7287 Millet Citizens on Patrol c/o Patricia Garrett 780 387 4619

Fire Services The Town of Millet is a 9-1-1 Community

Millet Volunteer Fire Department operates with an active 24-person crew, as well as several reserve members, responding to over 120 emergency calls each year in a territory that includes portions of Leduc County and the County of Wetaskiwin, as well as the Town of Millet. More than half of the department's call volume is Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs), as the department's territory covers a 15 mile span of the QEII Highway and Highway 2A.

MFD operates with a modern fleet of Fire Apparatus, including:

Pump 1 Built on a 2001 GMC 8500 chassis, with capacity to carry 6 firefighters 4,500 Litre-per-Minute pump, with an onboard 3,400 litre tank

Pump 2 Built on a 2007 International 7400 chassis, with capacity to carry 5 firefighters 5,000 Litre-per-Minute pump, with an onboard 3,400 litre tank Built with "pump & roll" firefighting capability via a front bumper mounted turret

Pump 3 Built on a 2013 Ford F550 chassis, with capacity to carry 2 firefighters A rapid response vehicle, normally serving as Command Vehicle 1,500 Litre-per-Minute pump, with an onboard 1,300 litre tank Built with "pump & roll" firefighting capability via a front bumper mounted turret

Pump 4 Built on a late-model Dodge 3500 chassis, with capacity to carry 2 firefighters 20 HP pump with onboard 1,300 litre tank.

Rescue 1 Built on a 2000 International 4300 chassis, with capacity to carry 5 firefighters Equipped with vehicle extrication tools (jaws of life & cutters) and other rescue tools.

Tanker 6 Built on a 2009 International Work Star chassis, with capacity to carry 2 firefighters Equipped with a hydraulic drive pump, and a 11,000 Litre tank.

Tanker 5 Tanker 5 is currently being rebuilt, and will redeployed to our fleet soon!

All Millet Fire Department equipment is housed in a modern 8-bay drive-through fire hall constructed in 2000.

The Millet Fire Department works closely with the East West Millet Rural Fire Co-op Limited, the latter of which was formed in 1977 to provide fire protection to the rural area. All equipment is housed and operated by the Millet Fire Department. Email [email protected]

EDUCATION Millet is a part of Wetaskiwin Regional School Division #11 – Telephone 352-6018

Millet Little People Indoor Play Society (Pips) 780 387 3300

Millet School Kindergarten – Grade 4 780 387 4696

Griffiths-Scott Middle School - Millet Grades 5 – 9 780 387 4101

Sacred Heart School - Wetaskiwin Preschool – Grade 9 (via bus from Millet) 780 352 5533

Wetaskiwin Composite High School Grades 10 – 12 (via bus from Millet) 780 352 2295

Christ the King Catholic School - Leduc Grades 7 – 12 (via bus from Millet) 780 986 6859

Nor-Quest College - Wetaskiwin Post secondary 780 361 1380

Tennis courts, playground equipment, basketball court and ball diamonds are located on school grounds. The school is also utilized for various other indoor and outdoor functions such as volleyball, badminton, track and field, soccer, etc. There is indoor public skating at the Agriplex 5290 45 Avenue and an outdoor rink located at 5148 50 Avenue. Please see www.millet.ca for dates/times or contact Don Gilmet at 780 387 4180/ 780 916 6586 or by email at [email protected]

HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS Leduc General Hospital 4210 – 48 Street, Leduc 780 986 7711 David Thompson Health Region 6910 – 47 Street, Wetaskiwin 780 361 7100 Hospital & Health Centre Wetaskiwin

HEALTH UNIT Wetaskiwin 5610 – 40 Avenue 780 361 4333 DENTAL Millet Dental Clinic 5014 – 50 Street 780 387 5100 Millet Denture Clinic 5022 – 50 Street Ph 780 387 3311 Fax 780 387 3312 SENIORS LODGE John A. Smith Manor 5215 – 51 Street 780 352 4435

2013-2017 Town of Millet Council

Mayor Tony Wadsworth

Councilor Pat Garrett

Councilor Doug Peel

Councilor Eleanor Pydde

Councilor Vicki Pyle

Councilor Carol Sadoroszney

Councilor Mike Storey

Regular scheduled Council meetings are held at the Town Office on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. All regular Council meetings are open to the public, except In-Camera sessions.

Council Agendas are prepared the Friday prior to a Council Meeting. Those wishing to place items on the agenda must have the information into the administration office PRIOR to 10am on the Friday before the scheduled meeting. Information may be dropped off or emailed to [email protected]

Town of Millet

WATER / SEWER / GARBAGE

WATER - Supplied by the Town of Millet (780) 387-4554 New residents are requested to contact the Town Office to make an application for these services prior to moving in. Utility billings are calculated over a 60 day period & mailed to residents bi-monthly.

Charges for water are pursuant to Town of Millet Bylaw 2015/07 Schedule “A” as follows: Residential: $50.40 per billing for the first 15 cubic metres, $2.25 per additional cubic metre thereafter Commercial: $59.36 per billing for the first 15 cubic metres, $2.25 per additional cubic metre thereafter Public: $63.00 per billing for the first 15 cubic metres, $2.25 per additional cubic metre thereafter Institutional: $63.00 per billing for the first 15 cubic metres, $2.25 per additional cubic metre thereafter Non-Profit: $30.00 per billing for the first 15 cubic metres, $2.25 per additional cubic metre thereafter Disconnection Fee : $25.00 / Reconnection Fee : $25.00 / Transfer Arrears from Utility to Tax : $25.00 Flat Rate for all mobile home units & for damaged meters :$90.00/billing period

SEWER - Supplied by the Town of Millet (780) 387-4554

Charges for sewer are pursuant to Town of Millet Bylaw #2015/07 Schedule “B” as follows: Residential : $20.00 per month Car Wash: $52.80 per month per stall. Other Commercial: $26.40 per month Public/Institutional: $116.40 per month Churches/Clubs/Associations/Charitable Organizations $20.00 per month

***PLUS 50% of the amount charged over and above the flat rate of water consumption pursuant to Schedule “A” of third bylaw, for COMMERCIAL users only.

*Please note that effective January 1, 2017 charges for water /sewer will increase.

UTILITY HOOK-UPS (Listed in alphabetical order by Company Name) Atco Energy 1-844-687-2826 (Billing company for power / gas) Atco Gas 310-5678 (Gas services) Bell West 1-888-333-2811 (Satellite TV) Direct Energy 1-888-420-3181 (Billing company for gas services) Eastlink 1-888-345-1111 (Phone, TV, Internet) Enmax 310-2010 (Billing company for power / gas) Epcor 310-4300 (Billing company for power / gas) Fortis 310-9473 (Power problems / Street light repair) Just Energy 1-866-587-8674 (Billing company for power / gas) Shaw Direct 1-888-554-7827 (Satellite TV) Telus 310-2255 (Phone, TV, Internet) *For information on utility rates in the province of Alberta refer to ucahelps. alberta .ca

To obtain a phone book for the region please visit Rexall Drugs located at 5010 – 50 Avenue.

Town of Millet Continued

GARBAGE - Supplied by the Town of Millet (780) 387-4554 Effective January 1, 2016, the basic monthly residential service charge for solid waste and blue bag recycling collection shall be $20.50, billed on a bi-monthly basis, on the Town of Millet utility bills.

Residential garbage service is provided for the Town of Millet by Evergreen Ecological Services. Garbage is picked up EVERY Friday. Only waste carts assigned by Evergreen Ecological Services are permitted.

Grass clippings left on the front curb are picked up Mondays from May to October. Clear Bags Only, they can be purchased at the Town Office.

Recycling will be picked up every other Monday, using Clear Blue bags only. Calendars are available for pick up at 5120 50 Street or online at www.millet.ca

Annual Toxic Roundup is scheduled for June 25, 2016 8am to noon.

*Please note that effective January 1, 2017 the basic monthly service charge will increase.

TOWN OF MILLET – LAGOON/BURN PIT Accepts: Only clean combustibles (i.e. grass, trees, branches & untreated lumber) Location: RR 245 Power Line Road (56 St.) then south ¾ mile. Lagoon is fenced with locked gate Hours: Open every other Saturday 8:00 am – Noon; May – October Calendars are available for pick up at 5120 50 Street or online at www.millet.ca

LANDFILL County of Wetaskiwin (East Millet Location) Transfer Site Location: East from Petro Canada, ½ West Dried Meat Lake Landfill mile on right hand side Location: Hwy 13 to Hwy 21 south past New Norway, over tracks. Watch for sign before Contact: County of Wetaskiwin 780 352 3321 Ferintosh (Edberg Cutoff). Off Hwy 21 to Hwy Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 609 Thursday Noon to 8:00 pm – on top of hill: Left side (by Camrose) Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Contact: 1 780 877 2269 Charge: $20.00 per ½ ton load Public Hours: $10.00 per mattress Monday to Saturday 8:45am to 3:15pm $10.00 per box spring Please purchase voucher at Town of Millet Please provide proof of residence administration office at 5120 - 50 St. (i.e. tax notice) or during off hours you may purchase voucher from Appliances: No Freon $5.00 Millet Rexall Drugs at the pharmacy - CASH ONLY With Freon $25.00

Accepts : non-metal scrap building materials, household For landfill disposal rates and information please & demolition waste, furniture & household items, lawn visit www.county.camrose.ab.ca chairs. Do NOT Accept : branches, tires, appliances, large metal, concrete, propane tanks, metal siding, bikes, & BBQ's, cardboard.

Community Facilities

CAMPINGMillet Trailer & AND Water Dumping ACCOMODATIONS Station 24 Hrs 4507 – 49 St. Trailer & Water Dumping Station (24 Hours) Located in front of Public Works at 4507 – 49 Street

Lion's Campground Located north of the Agriplex David 780-387-8976 or Zella 780-387-4620 Millet Campground South of Millet on HWY 2A (780)387-4000/914-1253

CEMETERIES Millet Community Cemetery Hwy 2A TWP RD 474 (Southside of Pipestone Creek) St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Cemetery Hwy 2A TWP RD 474 (Southside of Pipestone Creek)

For cemetery information please contact the Town Office at (780) 387-4554

CHURCHES H.I.S. Ministries (780)387-7444 Pastor Maurie Zushman Millet Evangelical Free Church 5128-50 Ave. (780)387-5297 Pastor Roy Montgomery St. John’s Anglican Church 5012-51 Ave. (780)361-2259 Ted Edin

COMMUNITY HALLS Bookings Capacity Agriplex Arena 5290- 45Avenue (780)387-4180 /email [email protected] 348 persons Agriplex Banquet Hall 5290- 45 Avenue (780)387-4180/email [email protected] Capacity is 250 – 380 Depending on tables/chairs Agriplex Hugo Witt Room 5290- 45 Avenue (780)387-4180/email [email protected] 60 Persons Millet Community Hall 5107-50 Ave. (780)387-4180/email [email protected] Capacity is 150 – 218 Depending on tables/chairs Millet & District Fish & Game 5152-50 Ave. (780)387-5307 Millet & District Lions Family Hall 5023-49 Ave. (780)387-4185 50 Persons Millet Curling Rink 5148-50 Ave. (780)387-7401 Millet Scout Hall 5019-52 St. (780)905-8751 120 Persons Royal Canadian Legion Branch #229 5103-52 St. (780)387-4155 110 Persons

RECREATION FACILITIES Agriplex Arena 5290-45 Avenue (780)387-4180 Sept to March (Ice In) Ball Diamonds (3) 45 Ave. (780)387-4180 April to September Curling Rink (2 sheets) 5148-50 Ave. (780)387-7401 November to March Outdoor Rink 5148-50 Ave. (780)387-4180 weather permitting Paul Pay Soccer Field (5) RGE RD 245 (780)387-4180 April to September Pipestone Soccer Fields (2) 4904-52 St. (780)387-4180 May to September Splash Park (10am to 7pm daily on a timer) 4904-52 St. (780)387-4180 May to September

For more information regarding Town of Millet Recreation Facilities please email Don Gilmet, the Director of Public Services [email protected] or call at 780-387-4180 or 780-916-6586.

Groups, Organizations, & Meetings

1st Millet Scout Association 5019 52 Street (780)905-8751 Scout registration is in September. The hall seats 120 people, tables & chairs 95 people, standing 180 people. For Hall Rentals - Contact Glendelynn at 905-8751 or email [email protected]

Arts & Crafts Guild 5120-50 Street (780)387-7413 Clara Meeting 4 th Tuesday of every month (except July & Dec) (780)387-4750 Peggy Mondays from 1 – 3pm to quilt, Tuesdays at 1pm (winter season) or 7pm (summer season) for various crafts, Thursdays from 9:30 - 1130am to weave. Membership is $20/year.

Concert in the Country AKA Millet Music & Arts Society Ron Fengstad (780)387-2263(BAND) Concert in the Country in August, Pig Roast in November

Millet & District Agricultural & Recreational Society Monthly meeting 2 nd Monday 7:30pm Hugo Witt Room Tracy Bredlow (780)352-5578 Irene Knull (780)387-4442 Dessert Theatre in November, Christmas Toy Bingo December 6, Easter Toy Bingo in April, Harvest Fair in August.

Millet & District Historical Society 5120-50 Street (780)387-5558 Millet Museum & Archives & Visitor Information Centre Tracey Leavitt, coordinator The Historical Society meetings are the last Monday of each month at 1pm in the board room.

Open: Summer Hours (Victoria Day to Labor Day) Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm Open: Winter Hours (Sept to May) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm to 4:30pm

The Museum features four long term exhibits; Millet: From a Signpost in a Slough, Veteran's Memorial Wall - Jo Moonen Military Commemorative Wall, The Village of Millet, & Millet's Pioneer Women (2011 to 2014). Proud to be the "Prettiest Little Town in Alberta" featuring an award-winning, recognized, small community Museum & Archives with trained Travel Counselors. Phone 387-5558 or email [email protected]

Millet & District Lion's Club President Jane Poohkay Campground Contact David 780-387-8976 or Zella 780-387-4620 Lion's Bus Bookings Contact Pat 780-387-4619

Millet Amateur Broomball Association Contact Dave at (780)387-5206

Millet Curling Club 5148-50 Avenue (780) 387-7401 Jenny Fun League Mixed Curling; all ages & skill levels welcome. (780) 216-0416 Stan

Millet Fish & Game Association Monthly Meetings 1 st Tuesday at 7pm (except Jul/Aug) 5148-50 Avenue (780) 352-0663 Hilding

Millet in Bloom Monthly meeting 2 nd Tuesday at 7pm 5120-50 Street (780)216-1378 Carol Millet in Bloom Work Bees meet Thursday’s at 6:30pm (May to October) [email protected]

Millet Little P.I.P.S 5107 50 Avenue Millet Community Hall Monday & Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am September to May. Toddler Scavenger Hunt Thursday, October 27th contact 387-3300 to register. Visit us on Facebook: millet little peoples indoor play society

Millet Minor Ball Association Millet Agriplex 54 Street & 45 Avenue Contact Ron (780) 628-2125 or email www.milletminorhockey.com

Millet Minor Hockey Association Millet Agriplex 54 Street & 45 Avenue Contact Becky (780) 628-2125 or email www.milletminorhockey.com

Millet Public Library 5035-49 Avenue Phone (780)387-5222 Margaret Blackstock, Library Manager Fax (780)387-5224 Open : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Closed : Sunday, Monday Closed All programs are FREE and DROP-IN ONLY no registration required. A friendly atmosphere, that offers access to the internet, photocopying, movies, music, books, and more! Visit www.milletlibrary.ca for more information.

Millet New Edge Skating Club Millet Agriplex 5490 - 45 Avenue [email protected]

Millet Soccer Association Millet Soccer offers low cost, non-competitive Tier 4 soccer for ages 2.5-18years old. Registration typically starts in February and the season runs May1- June 30 (weather depending). Meetings are open to the public and are spearheaded by the volunteer board. For more information, please email [email protected] . President: Erin Saunders: (780) 352-7660 / Alternate contact: Kathryn Weremey (780) 362-2369

Millet Town Square Committee Monthly meeting 4 th Monday at 7pm 5490 - 45 Avenue (780)387-4554 Businesses, organizations, & volunteers are welcome to attend. Hugo Witt Room at the Millet Agriplex.

Millet Volunteer Fire Department 5138-45 Avenue [email protected] Fire Chief Blair Mohr Fire Prevention Week: October 9 - 15

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #229 - Millet 5156-50 Avenue (780) 387-4155 Kim Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7pm email [email protected] (780) 387-0284 Cheryl Open House Pool & Darts every Sat, Monthly Cribbage doubles tournament 1st Sat, Haunted House Oct 21/22 7 - 9pm. Remembrance Day Ceremony at Griffiths Scott Middle School Doors open at 10am, Legion Luncheon at noon, Potluck Supper. Christmas Craft Fair in November, New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance

Senior Citizens of Millet & District Floor Curling every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Community Hall 5107 50 Avenue. Bob 387-4187 Potluck Lunch & Seniors Club Meeting last Wednesday of the month noon - 1:30pm at the Millet Legion . Cribbage 2nd Tuesday of the month 1pm to 3pm Al 387-4028. **No activities July/August.

Attractions

PARKS & GARDENS

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Millet is centered on a 65-acre park system with a combination of natural and manicured areas, Pipestone Creek and Eyot Creek with multi-use lighted and paved pathways (utilized year round), trails, and include facilities such as the Agriplex (a multi-use facility), Ball diamonds, Soccer fields and splash pad.

Canadian Pacific Railway Highway 2A Canadian Pacific Rail chose the original CPR station in Millet to construct a sign with the story of the railway between Edmonton and Calgary .

Centennial of Confederation Park (1967) 52 Ave. Millet Centennial Community Park erected by the Village of Millet and community organizations in permanent commemoration of the centennial of confederation in Canada in 1967.

Irish Legacy Garden (2002) 5148-50 Ave The Irish Legacy Garden was built by volunteers to commemorate our International partnership with Waringstown, Northern Ireland in the Communities in Bloom International Challenge in 2002 & 2003.

Millet Burns Creamery Rock Garden (1999) Highway 2A The original rock garden was built in 1937 by creamery staff to beautify the grounds that included perennials donated by local residents. The re-created garden built in 1999 is made up of donated perennials and is maintained by local volunteers.

Millet Memorial Rose Garden (1998) Highway 2A, 5015-50 St. Roses are purchased in memory of a person. The name (in memory) is displayed and the purchased rose bush is added to the garden which is maintained by a local volunteer .

School Bell Kiosk (2000) Highway 2A The kiosk is a replica of the old schoolhouse, with an open-sided gazebo-style structure complete with a cupola on its roof to showcase the first school bell of the old Millet School with a mural inside that fabricates an authentic 1920’s classroom.

Splash Pad (2003) 4904-52 St. Open May to September - Water play on an 82’ x 48’ splash pad with water structures and child activators.

William Leonard Gray Park Diamond Drive Named after the original land owner, there is playground equipment on 6.0 acres.

Phillips Park Pipestone Creek Park Pathways Trans Canada Trail