Alan Alger

Where did summer go?

At this writing we are well into September, and a little chill is in the evening air.

Our local farmers are gearing up for a great looking harvest, and another stretch of nice weather will be welcome.

Members of Council attended many events this summer and the County entered our float in Diamond Valley, Longview and Blackie parades. High River was also included but unfortunately was rained out. Canada Day breakfasts, Millarville races, and other venues are all opportunities for us to get out and mingle with you.

Council had a nice summer break, and we are now back into our regular schedule. Many of our committees are also getting back to regular schedule. One of my first meetings is a Strategic Planning retreat this weekend with Westwinds Communities. We have hired a consultant and will be discussing our future steps for the next five years.

Northwest Foothills Recreation Board also meets next week, and I have mentioned before the fundraising campaign in progress to enhance our Seaman Sports Park on the corner of Hwy 22 and Hwy 549 in the Millarville area. A multi-sport field is our goal. nwfoothillrec.com

Our new water treatment plant in Aldersyde is almost online and our reservoir almost full. We are also progressing with the line that will tie into the County/ Town of Okotoks water line. There are several large developments coming into the area that will be connected to this system.

Road crews have just wrapped up our part-time summer jobs, and our full-time crews will continue repairs and maintenance into the late fall. Another round of ditch mowing will also be into your neighborhood. Below is a new item on the County website.

FC Connect - Service Request Portal

FC Connect is an easy-to-use application that helps residents report non emergency issues directly to Foothills County. Quickly submit a request through our web portal and provide helpful context so the County can respond efficiently to your concern. Track your submitted reports in real time and receive updates as they're reviewed and addressed. FC Connect also makes it easy to access County information, policies, and educational resources-all in one place.

To submit a service request, start by selecting the request category and then the type of request you would like to submit.

Download the SeeClickFix app and search for "Foothills County" to submit service requests using your mobile phone.

Download the iPhone App
Download the Android App

This is a handy tool to reach our departments and report road issues, animal conflicts, and numerous other items.

As always you can always reach to me personally.