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Work ongoing as amalgamation nears for Black Diamond, Turner Valley

A new logo, staffing levels and driver’s licences are some of the things being worked on as the Jan. 1 amalgamation date between Black Diamond and Turner Valley approaches.
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Black Diamond Mayor Brendan Kelly (left) and Turner Valley Mayor Barry Crane pose for a photo near the Friendship Trail joining the towns on Feb. 19. Branding, staffing levels, and details about address changes are some of the things being worked out as amalgamation day approaches.

A new logo, staffing levels and driver’s licences are some of the big items being worked on as the new year approaches in Black Diamond and Turner Valley. 

The two towns will merge to become the Town of Diamond Valley on Jan. 1, and several pieces of the amalgamation puzzle are being worked out between now and then. 

Black Diamond Mayor Brendan Kelly said rebranding, including work on a logo for Diamond Valley, is one of the items being worked on.

“They've been working for the last couple months, but we've got a team working on that right now,” Kelly said. 

Residents were asked to provide their thoughts about what the logo should look like through an online survey held in late November.

"There's a lot of feedback from our residents in regards to what they'd like to see," Kelly said. “We certainly anticipate having (the logo) by the end of the year as long as everything is going smoothly.”

The logo will go on everything from signs to envelopes to the Diamond Valley website, and Turner Valley Mayor Barry Crane said it’s important to get it right. 

The logo needs to be accurate with how the community sees itself and wants to be represented, he said. 

Diamond Valley's organizational structure is also being decided, regarding managers, supervisors and staff needs. 

“That's all falling into place right now,” Kelly said. 

As far as the cost and timelines for address changes on driver’s licences and vehicle registration, Kelly said the towns are working with the Province and are waiting for clarity on the final details

“We're hoping the next week or two to hear from the Povince in respects to that,” Kelly said.

He said once details are known, letters with information about fees and timelines for address changes will be sent to all residents.

“We do understand that we want to make this as easy for residents as possible,” Kelly said. 

Crane and Kelly both ran in Diamond Valley's first-ever municipal election on Nov. 28. Crane won his bid for mayor of the new municipality, while Kelly won his bid for councillor.


Robert Korotyszyn

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