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Town sets pot legislation rules

Town sets pot legislation rules

Turner Valley council passed three of four bylaws Monday that will help the Town handle today’s legalization of cannabis. On Oct.
Pot shop a no go

Pot shop a no go

A Calgary woman who hoped to set up a cannabis shop in Black Diamond is crushed after seeing the government’s wholesale price.
Rancher makes commitment to nature

Rancher makes commitment to nature

A Turner Valley rancher is living up to his end of a bargain made with a neighbour more than 20 years ago.
Path’s future unclear

Path’s future unclear

Seniors say the impending closure of a path near seniors’ housing in Black Diamond is unnecessary. At a public meeting on Oct.
Black Diamond recruit ready for action

Black Diamond recruit ready for action

Always seeking an adrenalin rush, Shelby Butler can’t wait for her first call as Black Diamond’s newest firefighter.
Towns taking different approach to smoking bylaw

Towns taking different approach to smoking bylaw

Lighting up could be banned in public spaces in Black Diamond and permitted only on sidewalks and designated areas in Turner Valley if local councils approve their draft vaping and smoking bylaws as written.
Historic site visitorship on the rise

Historic site visitorship on the rise

The number of visitors touring a unique historic site that pays tribute to Canada’s oil and gas history in Turner Valley is on the rise.
Westwinds considering permanent closure of pathway

Westwinds considering permanent closure of pathway

A steep pathway adjacent to seniors housing in Black Diamond where two elderly citizens fell almost two years ago may close for good this week.
History sparse for old barbershop building

History sparse for old barbershop building

Little is written in history books about the building that once housed Bill’s Barbershop in Black Diamond in the ’50s, but local residents say the almost century-old structure served many purposes.
Town bringing proposed growth plan to citizens

Town bringing proposed growth plan to citizens

The Town of Black Diamond anticipates absorbing 614 acres of MD of Foothills land as it prepares for future development.
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