ELECTION INFORMATION –Congratulations to Jamie Taylor, who was acclaimed mayor and will take office on December 7, 2026, for a four-year term.
Unofficially, the six elected Councillors are Leo DOUCETTE, Spencer MACDONALD, Heather NEILL, Jeannie NEWMAN, Paul POOLE, and Rose RAMSAY. Official results are finalized on November 16, Determination Day.
Best of luck to the new Council and many thanks to all who put their names forward.
Special thanks to outgoing Mayor Hal Parker, who oversaw a great many improvements to the municipality in his time on Council and as Mayor – pickleball/tennis courts, gazebo, dog park, paved walking track, lit and paved parking facilities, and improved playground equipment at the Miltonvale Community Park; extensive renovations to the Milton Community Hall, as well as significant improvements to its Emergency Management capacity (generator, stove, air purifier, commercial fridge and freezer and signage); the establishment of the Community Garden, and so many programs and activities (including the car show, seniors bus tours and activities, Halloween parties/drive through, community meals and food hampers, and many more. He was Mayor when the municipality brought water and sewer to the Sleepy Hollow area, and fiber op to Miltonvale Park. In the past two years, Miltonvale Park won the PEI Rural Beautification Society’s Community Spirit Award (twice), ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge as PEI’s Most Active Community (twice – $25,000 in prize money), FPEIM’s Municipal Achievement Award, and CPRA’s (Canadian Park and Recreation Association) Award of Merit. The municipality has made many great strides under Mayor Parker’s leadership, and we are grateful for all the time and effort he has put into making the municipality a great place to live.
Thank you to Councillor Andrew Frizzell, who has served two terms on Council. His input and sense of humor will be missed at the Council table.
REGULAR EVENTS – held at the Milton Community Hall.
Milton Hall – MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 9 a.m -Exercise class – Michele Gallant leads Seniors Fitness and Balance exercises on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. for $6. Exercise videos on the big screen are used on Fridays for $1. DROP IN. No exercise class on Nov. 11.
Milton Hall – MONDAYS & FRIDAYS – 10 a.m -Coffee Club – Open to all – Admission by donation of treats or coins. No coffee on Nov. 2.
MONDAYS – Line dancing with Margot at 1:30 p.m. Full.
TUESDAYS – Square Dancing at 2 p.m. $5. For more information, contact Christine at CMR.Belanger@outlook.com.
TUESDAYS – YOGA with Leone 8:30 a.m. – Basics (Mat) Yoga and 10 a.m. -Chair Yoga $10 – Miltonvale Park residents and $12 for others. Drop in.
Milton Hall – TUESDAYS 6 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). For more information, contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
WEDNESDAYS – Knit and Crochet Socials take place on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. Everyone welcome! There are yarn, needles and patterns available for finger puppets for the IWK and to make hats and mitts for schools OR feel free to bring along your own project to work on (even if it isn’t knitting or crocheting!). No class on November 11.
ZUMBA – On Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., join Natalia for Zumba for dance/exercise inspired by Latin Music. $7. There will be a class on Nov. 11.
SPECIAL EVENTS: At the Milton Community Hall, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8 – Milton Community Hall Christmas Craft Fair. Saturday, 9-3:30 and Sunday from 10-3:30. Admission $2. If you would like to volunteer, please contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Donations are welcome for the Milton Hall table -e.g. preserves, baking, crafts, and can be dropped off at the hall. There are some different crafters here on each day. Visit the Facebook event discussion page to see who is here when – and we would appreciate if you could help us publicize the craft fair by sharing the event on your social media. https://www.facebook.com/share/1H6azxQg3q/
Saturday, November 7 from 3-4 p.m. FREE Skate for residents and families of Miltonvale Park at the APM Centre in Cornwall, sponsored by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park. Drop-in. Helmets are required for those under 18, and recommended for others. Those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, November 8, 4 p.m. is the deadline to purchase tickets on the Milton Community Hall prize lottery. First prize is a Remembrance Day Quilt, 2nd prize is two tickets to the lobster takeout, and 3rd prize is a $50 gift certificate for the Milton Community Hall. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5 and are available at the hall. License 12096.
Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. North Milton WI meeting – If you were thinking about joining the WI, or are just curious, please join us for our regular monthly meeting. We have an interesting guest speaker attending this month, and we welcome interested local women to drop by the meeting at the hall.
FULL – Thursday, November 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CPR-A/AED course with certification (Emergency First Aid) for seniors – Funded in part by the Government of Prince Edward Island through the PEI Seniors Secretariat. $10 for residents of Miltonvale Park age 55+. Space is limited. If spaces, others -$20. If you are interested, please sign up for a waiting list, in case someone can’t make it.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:00-7:30 – Holiday Decor – Join Sue Pitchforth as she shares inspiring festive ideas to get your home ready for the Holiday Season! Everything from decorating your front porch, fireplace mantel, and living spaces to entertaining and even ideas to wrap those special gifts! Also, she shares a sneak peek at beautifully decorated homes that have appeared on Christmas Home Tours – so much festive inspiration! Sue will also share some exciting news – just in time for Christmas gift shopping! As always, there will be takeaway bags and a festive Door Prize too! Admission by donations of food for the food bank or food hampers. RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.
Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 14, at 2 p.m. Community Christmas Variety Show. Performers include Joy MacIntyre and Kelsie Campbell, the Just for Fun Band, Laura and Jim Farrell of Guinness, Cheryl Cannon, Marylynn Côté and Jenn Carson, and Paddy Farrell and Dance Group. Santa will also be in attendance and available for photos after the show. Tickets for this fundraiser for the Milton Community Hall are $15 for adults and $8 for those 12 & under, and can be reserved or purchased at the hall or through e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. This is a fundraiser for the Milton Community Hall.
NEW -Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10-3 – FREE Seniors Financial Workshop – Charlottetown at the Hillsborough Community Centre, 199 Patterson Drive). They will explain the provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and provide information on additional support options available to seniors. Workshops are for ages 55+, and family members and/or caregivers of older adults. Register at seniors@gov.pe.ca or 902-218-4961 for the morning and/or afternoon sessions.
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Presentations from the Seniors Navigator and Service Canada.
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch break. (Lunch is not provided).
- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Presentations from the Provincial Credit Union (topics include identity theft, fraud prevention, and planning for the future).
50-50 Draw – Tickets for the Nov. 16 draw are on sale now. The deadline is November 15. E-transfer $3 (or 2 for $5) to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com to get yours, or drop in to the Hall. Congratulations to Joeanne Snazelle who won $180.50 on the November 1st draw.
Tuesday, November 17 at 1 p.m. Instapots and Slow Cookers with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park Residents aged 55+. By donation for others. Space is limited, so residents have priority. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Municipal Council Meeting -Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.
NEW -Saturday, November 21 – The hall has been rented for a Curated Finds Pop Up Shoppe with festive gifts and pre-loved home decor from 9-12 and 4-7 with a decor workshop in the afternoon. For more information, contact Sue Pitchforth@gmail.com.
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, MILTON -The church will host their annual Christmas Ceilidh. Admission is $15.00 at the door. The performers are Crow Black Chicken, Keila Glydon, Judy Lowe & Colleen MacPhee, Sue Pitre, Joan Reeves & Judy McGregor, and The Proude Islanders. There will be a sale of fudge during the intermission.
REGISTRATION OPEN – Thursday, November 26 –Miltonvale Park Seniors Supper Club – Beef Stew, served at the Milton Community Hall at 6 p.m. or delivered to Miltonvale Park shut-ins between 5-6 p.m. As the meal is hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park, and spaces are limited, Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+ eat for free and have priority. If there are spaces for others, their meals are by donation. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. To register, please complete this form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MvPStew
NEW -Sunday, November 29, at 2 p.m. at the CARI POOL, UPEI. Free Swim. The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park is hosting a free swim for its residents and families. No registration required. Adults must be in the water within arm’s length with children under 7 and supervising children under 13.
NEW -Tuesday, December 1 -at 1 p.m. Preserving Workshop – Cranberry Clementine Sauce with home economist Margaret Prouse. Free. Funded by the Island Community Food Security Program, which receives funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, and the Governments of Prince Edward Island and Canada. Space is limited, and priority will be given to Miltonvale Park residents. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
NEW – REGISTRATION OPEN – Friday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. Senior Community Meal. Hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park, and funded by the Province of PEI through the Seniors Community Meal Grant. Free. Limited seating and priority is for residents of Miltonvale Park. Following the meal, the hall is hosting a concert; however there is a cost. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MvPDec4
NEW -Friday, December 4 at 7 p.m. A Christmas Show with Perry Batten and Crystal Paynter. Email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com to reserve or purchase tickets in advance for $15, or is space is available, tickets at the door will be $17. Crystal and Perry were greatly enjoyed when they played a classic country concert at the hall earlier this fall.
NEW – Tuesday, December 8 at 1 p.m. Freezer Meals with home economist Margaret Prouse. Free. Funded by the Island Community Food Security Program, which receives funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, and the Governments of Prince Edward Island and Canada. Space is limited, and priority will be given to Miltonvale Park residents. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
NEW -Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m. at the CARI POOL, UPEI. Free Swim. The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park is hosting a free swim for its residents and families. No registration required. Adults must be in the water within arm’s length with children under 7 and supervising children under 13.
NEW – Thursday, December 17 -Seniors Meal (not sure if noon or supper). Watch for details and registration.
NEW – Sunday, December 27, at 2 p.m. at the CARI POOL, UPEI. Free Swim. The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park is hosting a free swim for its residents and families. No registration required. Adults must be in the water within arm’s length with children under 7 and supervising children under 13
NEW -Saturday, Jan 2 from 3-4 p.m. FREE Skate for residents and families of Miltonvale Park at the APM Centre in Cornwall, sponsored by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park. Drop-in. Helmets are required for those under 18, and recommended for others. Those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
NOTES:
Rural Beautification Society Annual Awards Ceremony -The municipality won the Community Spirit Award for Rural Municipalities ($1000) and the best provincial community vegetable garden, both for the second year in a row. Thanks to all who voted for Miltonvale Park for the Community Spirit Award!
Miltonvale Community Park – The park is no longer staffed. If you notice issues, please contact the Municipal Office at 902-368-3090, admin@miltonvalepark.com, or 902-213-0597.
Reminder – There are books and puzzles to borrow in the lobby at the Milton Community Hall, and a Little Free Library at the park.
Miltonvale Park offers a child bursary, low-flow toilet rebates, and rebates for high-efficiency washers and low-flow showerheads to its residents. https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/
Coyote Sightings – Please be vigilant regarding your pets and children. If you see a coyote:
- Stay calm and keep your distance
- Do not approach, feed, or attempt to interact with it
- Keep dogs on a leash and pick up small pets if it is safe to do so
- Make yourself appear larger, make loud noises, and slowly back away if a coyote approaches
- Do not run
- Report any aggressive behaviour to the appropriate local authorities
DOGS on LEASH – Reminder – Dogs at the Community Park should be leashed, unless they are inside the dog park.
Community Survey! – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MvPCares26
If you haven’t already sent in your thoughts, we still want to hear from you!
Quilt Lottery
Lottery tickets are available for a beautiful Remembrance Day handmade quilt! This is a fundraiser for the Milton Community Hall. Other prizes include two tickets for the annual lobster takeout and a $50 gift certificate that can be used for anything at the hall. The draw date is November 9, 2026, and tickets are $3 or 2/$5.
Black Light Theatre – We had a great black light theatre meeting recently – watch for details on how you can get involved!