Book launch tonight, Election Meet & Greet, Swim….
ELECTION INFORMATION –Congratulations to Jamie Taylor, who was acclaimed mayor and will take office on December 7, 2026, for a four-year term.
Eight candidates are vying for the Six Councillor positions. They are, in alphabetical order:
DOUCETTE, Leo
FRIZZELL, Andrew
MACDONALD, Spencer
NEILL, Heather
NEWMAN, Jeannie
PARKER, Hal
POOLE, Paul
RAMSAY, Rose
Monday, November 2, is Election Day from 9 a.m. -7 p.m. with the Advance Poll scheduled from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Voting takes place at the Milton Community Hall.
The municipality has asked candidates to submit a short introduction and photo, and that information will be posted online on the municipal website and social media, as well as printed at the Council office, tentatively by Monday evening.
Check the end of this note for voting information, including who is eligible to vote, what I.D. you need to bring to the polls, and what to do if you aren’t on the voter’s list, or make a mistake filling out your ballot.
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 on Nov. 2.
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. No line dancing on Nov. 2.
TUESDAYS – Square Dancing at 2 p.m. $5. For more information, contact Christine at CMR.Belanger@outlook.com.
NEW DAY for Mat Yoga next week – Wednesday, Oct 28 Basics (Mat) at 8:15 and Chair at 10 a.m.
NEW TIME for Yoga Basics (Mat) in November! Milton Hall- TUESDAYS – YOGA with Leone 8:30 a.m. (for Nov.) – 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. beginning Oct 21. Everyone welcome! There are yarn, needles and patterns available for finger puppets for the IWK (I think!) 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!).
ZUMBA – On Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., join Natalia for Zumba for dance/exercise inspired by Latin Music. $7
OTHER EVENTS: At the Milton Community Hall, unless otherwise noted.
TONIGHT! -Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. – Book Launch – Join local author Ken Williams as he releases his second children’s book – We Were All Together and Ready for School. Come early for the Just for Fun Band, at about 6:45!
NEW – Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Incoming Mayor Jamie Taylor invites Miltonvale Park residents to drop in for Coffee and a Candidate Meet & Greet, to chat with candidates for Council.
Thursday, October 29, 4-7 p.m. – Advance Polls for the Municipal Election for Six Councillors. Bring ID!
Friday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. A 50-minute Zumba Gold class for those with mature knees! $5 Drop in. Exercise to Latin-inspired dance music with Natalia.
Fri. Oct 30 at 6:30 p.m. – Wheatley River 4-H Halloween Event.
Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2-3:30 p.m. – Miltonvale Park Halloween Treat Drive Thru for the youth of Miltonvale Park. Please pre-register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MvPTreats26
50-50 Draw – Tickets for the Nov. 1 draw are on sale now. The deadline is Oct. 31. E-transfer $3 (or 2 for $5) to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com to get yours, or drop in to the Hall. Congratulations to Norma Jean Williams who won $45 on the Oct. 16th draw.
Monday, November 2, Election Day – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Bring ID
Wednesday, Nov. 4 -Deadline to support a local 4-Her in the Provincial 4-H fundraiser that supports local clubs and the PEI 4-H. There are lots of 4-Hers from Miltonvale Park, in both the North River and Wheatley River 4-H Club. If you don’t know one, the Wheatley River 4-H will have order sheets at the Milton Community Hall (see Shari – who could also put you in touch with a local 4-Her!)
ADL Cheese 2.4 kg (mild, medium, marble, or mozzarella – $46 each; old and extra old (white) are $50 each); ADL Dairy Isle Cheese packs $22 – 3x 270g – one each -mild cheddar, old cheddar, marble),
Anne of Green Gables Chocolates – Two boxes for $20- Options – Caramels (one box milk and one box dark) OR Truffles, (one box Milk and one box Dark) /jam/honey/chocolates (all Island products) Orders.
PEI Bees Honey – 2 x 500g jars – for $18
PEI Preserve gift sets $18 – (1 strawberry rhubarb and 1 wild blueberry (125 mL each); and–
KettleGrove Soapworks Goats Milk Soap $16.Two options – 2 bars unscented OR 1 bar Lavender Peppermint (updated) and 1 bar Rise & Shine Citrus Burst.
Delivery Dec. 1-4. Contact wheatleyriver4h@gmail.com.
Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Planning Board Meeting, if required. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you are planning to attend.
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.
NEW – 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.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
Thursday, November 26 – Community Seniors Meal – Registration is not open yet.
NOTES:
Community Garden – The garden season is almost over! The municipality has been named a finalist in two categories at the Rural Beautification Society Annual Awards Ceremony on Oct. 27, so cross your fingers and watch for news next week!
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!
Resident in need – The municipality has been made aware of a resident who is in poor health, not able to work, not eligible for most assistance programs, in serious financial need, and not able to meet basic needs such as rent or electricity. The municipality has no programs/grants/options to assist other than through any food hampers giveaways and community meals. We realize that many folks are finding things difficult, but if any resident would like to make a small contribution directly to the resident, it could be left with Shari at the Milton Community Hall, and would be used to defray these costs. This is not a municipal initiative – merely neighbours trying to help someone in need.
Thank you to Chesapeake Suites & Townhouses for recently sponsoring two wellness mornings. Not that we are trying to entice people to move out of Miltonvale Park, but they have housing options for active seniors, and are hosting an open house on Saturday afternoon at The Cecilia on Minna Jane Drive, Charlottetown to learn about their new building, The Emeline, which is pre-booking for Spring 2027. Saturday, October 24, 2-4 p.m.
ELECTION Q & A
Who is eligible to vote?
You can vote in the municipal election if you:
- are a Canadian citizen
- are at least 18 years of age or older
- have lived in PEI for at least 6 months before election day
- are ordinarily a resident in the municipality on election day (‘ordinarily resident’ is defined in section 22 and 23 of the Election Act)
What if I am not on the Voters’ List?
If you are not registered as an elector, but are eligible to vote, you will need to register at your polling station on voting day.
What do I need to bring with me in order to vote in the municipal election?
All electors must bring identification (ID) or documents with their name and address. Electors can bring:
- One piece of government ID with their name and address, OR
- Two pieces of ID or documents with their name on both and address on at least one.
Electors who cannot prove their current address can bring two pieces of ID with their name and sign a declaration at the poll. Look at examples of acceptable forms of identification or documentation. Miltonvale Park does not send out any voter cards.
How many candidates can I vote for?
Up to six.
What if I make a mistake when I am voting?
Fold your ballot as directed so the returning officer can’t see who you have voted for. Return to the table, say you made an error, return the spoiled ballot, which will be put in a special envelope, and receive a new ballot.
More information about the election process is here: https://peimunicipalelections.ca/