Millet
http://www.millet.ca
Welcome
Millet is a progressive Town offering its citizens an ideal location with local businesses to meet your service, personal and professional needs; a diversity of recreational and leisure-time programs; excellent schools; several churches; and a variety of organizations for different age groups.
Millet has all the big city advantages with the small town friendliness rural Albertans are known for. Some advantages of doing business include: quick convenient service; friendly, personable service; support of the local tax base; and creates local employment. Some advantages of living in Millet include: access to quiet facilities; less pollution; personal safety; and a caring, friendly community.
Millet enjoys toll-free dialing to Edmonton, Nisku, Namao, St. Alberta, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Wetaskiwin, and Leduc.
I invite you to take a walk around our community - look at the subdivisions, enjoy the parks, stop in at the stores, meet some residents. Should you have any questions - ask anyone - or drop in at the Town Office, or give me a call at (780) 387-5576.
Whatever your original reasons for looking at Millet are, I am confident you will realize them and many more.
I feel good about the future of Millet and I am glad you have chosen to give us some thought and we would encourage you to be a part of it. I would encourage you to drop by and visit Millet on the Internet at www.millet.ca
Yours truly,
David W. Gursky
Mayor of Millet
Area Overview
The Town of Millet was named in honour of August Millet, who was believed to be a canoeist for Father Lacombe. On June 17, 1903, Millet was proclaimed a Village by an Order-in-Council of the Northwest Territories. By 1908, Millet's first Councillors were elected.
In October 1927 a disastrous fire destroyed many of the buildings along the east side of Railway Street, but the businessmen rebuilt across the street.
In 1950, the Board of Trade built a Community Hall and gave it to the Village. The Hall is still being used today. In 1953, Northwestern Utilities brought natural gas to the Village. Griffiths Scott School was built in 1982, and a Senior Citizens Apartment was completed in 1983. On September 1st, 1983, Millet was declared a Town, and "Coming to Town" celebrations were held on October 15, 1983.
Location
The Town of Millet is located in the County of Wetaskiwin #10, on Highway 2A just north of the City of Wetaskiwin and south of the City of Leduc. It is 45 km south of south Edmonton, 19 km south of Leduc, 13 km north of Wetaskiwin, and 27 km south of the Edmonton International Airport.
Economic Base
The economic base of Millet includes natural resources and agriculture, natural gas processing, and commercial/light industry.
Economic Facts
- Major Businesses
- Financial Institutions
- Alberta Treasury Branch
Utilities
Electrical Power
EPCOR
Edmonton, AB
Tel: 780- 310-4300
Natural Gas
Atco Gas Ltd.
Wetaskiwin, AB
Tel: 780-310-5678
Telephone
TELUS
Tel: 780-310-2255
Millet enjoys toll-free dialing to Edmonton, Beaumont, Namao, Nisku, St. Albert,
Sherwood Park, Leduc and Wetaskiwin.
Fibre optic cable runs through the town.
Water Supply
The source of water is wells. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 5.107.500 litres [850,000 gallons]. The pumping capacity is 30,645 litres [2,500 gallons]
per minute "RPM 1,760". The average daily consumption is 465 cubic metres per day.
The usage rates for residential users is $12.00 per month for the first 11 cubic meters, and $0.60 per additional cubic meter thereafter. The usage rate for commercial users is $14.20 per month for the first 11 cubic meters, and $0.60 per additional cubic meter thereafter. The usage rate for public users is $15.00 per month for the first 11 cubic meters, and $0.60 per additional cubic meter thereafter. The usage rate for institutional users is $12.00 per month for the first 11 cubic meters, and $0.60 per additional cubic meter thereafter.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by an anaerobic lagoon which is designed to meet the needs of 3,500 people.
The usage rates for residential users is $13.25 per month per unit. The usage rate for offices is $17.25 per month per unit. The usage rate for barber/beauty salons is $16.25 per month per unit. The usage rate for carwashes is $35.50 per month per stall. The usage rate for hotels is $66.00 per month per unit. Finally, the usage rate for public/institutional users is $80.00 per month per unit.
Garbage collection services are provided by Canadian Waste Ltd. Garbage pick-up is made every Friday morning. The charge for garbage collection is $10.75 per month per household.
Taxation
Mill Rates [2004]
Residential 13.81
Industrial/Commercial 20.16 Latest Total (Taxable) Assessment 88,340,660 (Basis of Assessment -
Land and buildings at 100% of 2003 market value)
Per Capita Debt $382 (as of 2003)
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
9.0130 |
12.0530 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
3.9250 |
6.2760 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.0920 |
.0920 |
Transportation
Air Service
Edmonton International Airport is approximately 15 minutes to the north, and the Wetaskiwin Airport is 10 minutes south.
Highways
Connecting highways include Highway 2A, Highway 2, and Secondary Highway 616 [east-west]. Highway 2A provides access to Leduc, Edmonton International Airport, Nisku, greater Edmonton [north], Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, and Red Deer [south]. Highway 2A connects with Highway 13 to Camrose just north of Wetaskiwin. Secondary Highway 616 provides access to Highway 2 - the main artery between Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary - and continues to Pigeon Lake and numerous summer villages [west], and also leads to Highway 814, Beaumont and Edmonton [east].
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides daily service. The Millet Lions Bus is also available to community groups.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator both provide courier service.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
The Millet Leisure Services Advisory Committee provides a variety of recreational, cultural, and educational programs for residents of all ages of the community.
Local recreational facilities include the Agriplex [arena, hall], Community Hall, Curling
Rink, Fish & Game Building, Royal Canadian Legion, Millet & District Lions Family Hall, and the Scout Hall. Some outdoor facilities include skating rinks, ball diamonds, tennis
courts, basketball courts, soccer fields and walking trails.
There are several recreation and sports groups in Millet which include soccer, baseball, hockey and figure skating.
Camping facilities include Lions Memorial Park Campground and Pipestone R.V. Park/Motel [campground and driving range].
Community Organizations
Some local community organizations include Block Parents, 1st Millet Scouting Association, Girl Guides of Canada, Millet Agricultural & Recreational Society, Millet Arts & Crafts Guild, Millet Chamber of Commerce, Millet Citizens On Patrol (COPS), Millet Fish & Game Association, Millet & District Historical Society, Millet & District Lions Club, Millet Senior Citizens, Millet Volunteer Fire Department and the Royal Canadian Legion.
Sports clubs include Millet Curling Club, Millet Minor Ball, Millet Minor Hockey, Millet Skating Club and Millet Soccer Association.
Religious Services
- Millet Evangelical Free Church
- Millet United Church
- St. Norberts Roman Catholic Church
- St. Peters Lutheran Church
- Springs of Life Fellowship
- Vang Lutheran Church
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Wiesenthal Baptist Church
- Heimdal Pentecostal Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
- Millet Days - Second full weekend of June. Includes Parade, Trade Show, Family Dance, Clowns, Face Painting, Fireworks, Beer Gardens, Soccer Tournaments and Baseball Tournaments.
- Harvest Festival
- Christmas Concerts
- Christmas Festival
- Concert in the Country
- Volunteer Week
- Leaders of Tomorrow
Hospitality
Accommodation
- Pipestone Hotel
- Broadview Farm [Bed & Breakfast]
- Gwynalta Farm [Bed & Breakfast]
Restaurants
- A Family Affair Restaurant
- Burger Barn
- Full Moon Saloon
- Leanne's Bar & Grill
- Restless Wheels Cafe
One of many beautiful flower beds; this one is located on Secondary Highway #616 near the entrance to Moonen Heights subdivision.
Education
Millet is part of the Wetaskiwin Regional School Division #11, headquartered in Wetaskiwin [Tel: 780-352-6018].
Millet Little Peoples Indoor Play Society (PIPS)
Public
- Schools in Millet include Millet Kindergarten [K]
- Millet School [1-4]
- and Griffith Scott School [5-9].
- Senior high school students are bussed to Wetaskiwin Composite High School [10-12].
Tennis courts, playground equipment and ball diamonds are located on the school grounds. The schools are also utilized for various other functions such as volleyball, basketball, etc.
Post Secondary
Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions such as The University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT], and Grant MacEwan Community College are within commuting distance of Millet.
Augustana University College is located in Camrose.
Health Care
Wetaskiwin General Hospital provides medical service to Millet residents. Local medical services include the Associate Clinic and the Millet IDA Pharmacy. Nursing homes are available in both Leduc and Wetaskiwin, and a health unit is located in Wetaskiwin.
Services for seniors include a local Seniors' Lodge.
Emergency Services
(9-1-1 Service)
Fire Protection
The Millet Fire Department is operated by a 28-man crew, several of whom have
attended the Alberta Fire Training School for advanced training in fire fighting
techniques and rescue.
They have at their disposal:
1 - Rapid Response Pumper with Foam
1 - Emergency vehicle with air, jaws of life, and is used as a communication centre
1 - Rural pumper with 650 GPM Front Mont 800 gallon capacity
1 - Town pumper with 1050 GPM 800 gallon capacity
1 - 1650 gallon tank truck with firefighting capacity
1 - 1600 gallon tank truck with firefighting capacity
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.
Police Services
The Wetaskiwin Rural Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [Tel: 780-352-2218] and County of Wetaskiwin Constabulary [Tel: 780-352-3321] are responsible for the Town of Millet policing concerns, and enforcing the Town's Bylaws.
Ambulance Services
Peace Hills Emergency Medical Services services are available from Wetaskiwin.
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Millet
Box 270
Millet, Alberta
T0C 1Z0
Tel: 780-387-4554
Fax: 780-387-4459
Millet & District Public Library
387-5222
Millet and District Museum and Archives
Box 178
Millet, AB
T0C 1Z0
Phone: (780) 387-5558
Fax: (780) 387-5548
Email: museum@millet.ca
Web: www.millet.ca/attractions.htm
Contact: Tracey Leavitt, Co-ordinator
Federal
Canada Post Office
387-5151
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Millet, Alberta, Canada