Wheel's West

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.

Fire wiped out almost a dozen buildings in a monumental event that shook Black Diamond residents 70 years ago.

The resignation of Turner Valley’s mayor last month prompted the same action from a councillor who aims to take his place. Barry Crane submitted his resignation on Feb. 5 following former mayor Gary Rowntree’s resignation on Jan. 25.

Public input is needed quickly to help Turner Valley council determine if it will make cuts to its recreation facilities. Administration proposed reducing operating hours of the Dr.

Turner Valley’s water reservoir level has dropped even lower after a pump that was rented to fill it broke down a week and a half ago.