For those interested, a series of local history videos can be found, HERE, that began being produced over a decade ago. It features stories on everything from baseball in Champion, the Coal Mine Road, swimming in Vulcan, the Vulcan flying and curling clubs, to the early power and telephone systems in Champion. Lots to check out.
Division 6 is a dynamic division in the middle of Vulcan County, hedged to the north by the Milo highway (542) and the Buffalo Hills, and to the south by the Little Bow River and Travers Reservoir. The division includes community members of Milo, Berrywater, Vulcan, Lake McGregor Country Estates, Champion, and even a few from Lomond. It includes the western shore of Lake McGregor Reservoir, being the western side of what is historically known as Snake Valley. It includes Little Bow Provincial Park and more recent seasonal development adjacent to it. The division also includes the Lake McGregor Provincial Recreation Area, as well as the Calgary and District Target Shooters‘ Milo Range. Other historic landmarks include Reid Hill and the Coal Mine Road. For any that I have missed, please mention them in the comments below.
The following video was done a few years back on the Berrywater Community Association. It provides some insight for those who may not otherwise know much about Berrywater and the historic roots of this community.
Three Public Members are needed for the Vulcan District Recreation Board. Terms of appointment will range from one to three years, and compensation is provided for meeting attendance.
As a Public Member of the Vulcan District Recreation Board, you will assist three members of Vulcan County Council in reviewing the development, maintenance and operation of public recreation programs and funding supports.
Applicants must reside in Vulcan County and within the Vulcan Recreation District.
If interested, please complete and submit the following application form.
Vulcan County website link can be found HERE.
For those interested, I have uploaded my forthcoming Notice of Motion here: “Update Municipal Development Plan Before Passage of Linear Tax Incentive Bylaw.”
Read More about Notice of Motion, October 19, 2022, re Delay Linear Tax Incentive BylawThe following pdf file provides a synopsis of what is being proposed. Helpful public input has been received.
Please let us know what you think by following this link to the Vulcan County website: https://www.vulcancounty.ab.ca/news-announcements/notices-and-advisories/455-linear-tax-incentive-bylaw-open-house
According to the Alberta Districts Irrigation Association, McGregor Reservoir and Lake Newell Reservoir have stored water since 1914. This makes them the oldest irrigation storage reservoirs in southern Alberta!
McGregor Lake Reservoir, like other irrigation reservoirs, provides Vulcan County with water for economic development, be it agriculture or recreation. It is a tremendous asset to have in our back yard.
