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Spending cut in Turner Valley budget

Spending cut in Turner Valley budget

Turner Valley residents could see lower property tax bills this year. Town council unanimously accepted administration’s proposed $5.68 million operating budget at its March 14 budget meeting.
Snowfall plows through 2018 removal budgets

Snowfall plows through 2018 removal budgets

Three major snow events in just as many months has put the Town of Turner Valley over budget for snow removal for 2018, and Black Diamond is not far behind.
Millarville riding arena roof collapses

Millarville riding arena roof collapses

The Millarville Racing and Agriculture Society is scrambling to meet the needs of its user groups and renters after the roof of it riding arena collapsed Monday.
Water leak flowed for days

Water leak flowed for days

The Town of Black Diamond faced several hurdles as it attempted to fix a burst pipeline beneath Highway 22 that gushed water for more than a week.
Black Diamond selects citizen of the year

Black Diamond selects citizen of the year

A Turner Valley woman who devoted the past year to combatting crime in her community is receiving a high honour by a neighbouring town.
Derrick to assist with trail education

Derrick to assist with trail education

An oil derrick is the latest addition to a Turner Valley oil and gas interpretive trail that bolsters education about the area’s rich history.
Fundraiser connects teens with nature

Fundraiser connects teens with nature

Teens enrolled in a unique high school program in Black Diamond might be worth having around when out in the backcountry.
Cooking contest focusing on healthy options

Cooking contest focusing on healthy options

A Turner Valley personal trainer has a few tricks up her sleeve that could help families put healthy meals on the table.
Local programs get a boost

Local programs get a boost

Fourteen non-profit groups across the Foothills are getting a financial boost from a funding program that supports communities.
School volunteers ready for more upgrades

School volunteers ready for more upgrades

Youngsters at Turner Valley School are still excited about their new playground equipment, but parents are ready to do more to improve the school’s sports fields.
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