Millet- A Decade in Bloom!

This exhibit demonstrates the magnificent impact the Communities in Bloom program has had on Millet, Alberta over the last decade. The program, committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and the beautification of municipalities, invites cross-country participation. Then, a volunteer jury evaluates the communities on tidiness, turf, urban forestry, landscaped areas, heritage conservation, environmental community involvement and floral displays. When the program announces winners at a national award ceremony every year, Millet has always been a strong contender.

In so many ways, “Millet in Bloom” embodies the community’s pride, beliefs and way of life. To celebrate Millet’s participation, the Millet and District Museum and Archives collected over 1,490 photos for the exhibition, choosing the very best and most significant to include. The exhibition is a way of acknowledging and remembering the efforts of a volunteer-driven community while also informing the world about “The Prettiest Little Town in Alberta.”

Millet is promoting a healthier, greener environment at home and with this exhibition, it hopes to inspire other towns to participate in the program. The presentation further serves as a means of motivating young people to pull together to work toward a world that properly honours culture, recreation, health and conservation. Pretty surroundings that foster well-being create a strong sense of community and give future generations hope and a feeling of excitement.