Wheel's West

After months of deliberations, the Town of Turner Valley has eliminated its deficits for this year’s operating budget. During its regular council meeting on March 4, Turner Valley Town council approved an operating budget of $5,786,971.

Six Turner Valley residents have thrown their hats in the ring for the April 8 municipal byelection.

An avid volunteer who served as a Town councillor in Turner Valley since 2013 is stepping up to the mayor’s seat. Barry Crane was the only resident to submit a nomination form today for the mayor title for this spring’s municipal byelection.

Turner Valley councillors are keeping the outdoor pool and spray park hours as is, saying the financial savings aren’t worth cutting back recreation in town. Their decision at the Feb.

Taking on the title of “Wood King” means filling some tough shoes, but the Black Diamond business’s new owners are up for the challenge.

Accessing the Foothills’ rich oil and gas history will soon be as simple as the click of a mouse.

Dog owners in Black Diamond and Turner Valley can give themselves high praise when it comes to licensing their pooches.

Turner Valley’s recycling facility will continue accepting glass, despite a citizen’s suggestion last month to stop.

Garbage collection in Turner Valley will see a slight change on Tuesdays to avoid collection near large groups of youngsters heading to school. Turner Valley Coun. Lana Hamilton asked administration in a written request at its Feb.

While volunteers are abundant in Black Diamond and Turner Valley, getting them to accept recognition is another story. Suzan Nagel’s search for a Volunteer of the Year Award recipient comes up short some years, prompting her to extend the deadline.