Using the Pillars of Sustainability, citizens and interested stakeholders have visualized a plan and a legacy for our children, grandchildren, and their grandchildren The Carstairs Sustainability Plan is an extension of what we are presently, but most importantly, what we will become. Using the Pillars of Sustainability, citizens and interested stakeholders have visualized a plan and a legacy for our children, grandchildren, and their grandchildren ... Keeping the goal in mind and looking to our future ...

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FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays 12 - 3 pm

Lots of great produce and fresh, homemade baking at the new Farmers Market in Carstairs.

KEEPING OUR EYES
ON THE HORIZON

The Visitor Information Centre is located at the Carstairs Campground from May to September, and at Town Office during the winter months. Information such as campground guides, holiday brochures, and scenic road trips can be found here.

Click here to see all the events and activities happening in Carstairs.
Check the Carstairs Community Calendar
for more events in Carstairs.

 Upcoming Events

Thursday
June 17
Public Library		 Everyone is invited to the Grand Opening of the new Carstairs Public Library and Community Engagement Site. 1402 Scarlett Ranch Boulevard. 4 - 8 pm. Refreshments and entertainment. Tours of both facilities.
Wednesdays
12 noon - 3 pm
Curling Rink Parking Lot		 Farmers Markets - Fresh produce, baking, and more! Sustainable living created by shopping local. Think Sustainable...bring your cloth bags!

Successful Past Events

Friday
May 14
Memorial Arena		 The Neighbourhood Party 2010, 4:30 - 8 pm. Please join us for an evening of food, fun, and friends! Visit with the community’s service clubs, sports organizations, community organizations, health groups, Town Departments, and everyone else that helps make Carstairs the best place to live! We'll have Rain Barrels, Toilet Dual Conversion Kits, Composters, Recycle Bins, and Water Kits for you.
More Info | Prices on Conservation Items
Thursday
April 22
Memorial Arena		 View the 2009 movie, "Earth" Three showings: 11 am - 1 pm, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, and 6:30 - 8 pm. Celebrate "Earth Day" in Carstairs.
Monday, July 13
7 pm
Council Chambers		 Presentation of Municipal Sustainabilty Plan to Town Council
Thursday June 25
6 - 8 pm
Half Century Club		 Sustainability Public Open House - Viewing the Plan
The Carstairs Municipal Sustainability Plan is completed in its DRAFT form. A major part of the process includes you, the public to help shape our future. The residents of Carstairs have an opportunity to propose additional ideas that will help us become a more sustainable community by the year 2039!
Saturday, May 23
9 am - 1 pm
Town Office parking lot		 Town Clean-Up. No Fridges or Freezers please! Please check the Town Website Calendar for more details.
Tuesday, May 12
5 - 6 pm
Memorial Park		 Otesha Project - This non profit youth group will travel across Canada stopping in various communities along the way inspiring us to become Sustainability Advocates! Everyone is welcome to take in this free live performance. Click here for details.
Wednesday, April 22
Sustainability Workshop
Carstairs Legion		 The public proposed action items that will help us become more sustainable. Working with AECOM Canada Ltd, this in-depth introduction to sustainability helped us access, understand, and apply sustainabilty concepts in our community.

If you have any questions or ideas for our growing community, contact Janice Thompson, Sustainability Coordinator for the Town of Carstairs at 403-337-3341.
Town of Carstairs www.carstairssustainability.ca Website