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New bicycle course increases park usage

New bicycle course increases park usage

Black Diamond’s newest recreation attraction is gaining momentum as residents and visitors alike test their cycling prowess on a new bike course beside the arena.
Turner Valley a dream come true for new officer

Turner Valley a dream come true for new officer

Turner Valley RCMP’s new staff sergeant had his eye on the community since joining the force. Eleven years later, he’s finally calling it home. Dwayne Helgeson became Turner Valley’s staff sergeant Aug. 15 and is finding it was the worth wait.
Mayor not ready to pass the gavel

Mayor not ready to pass the gavel

Turner Valley’s mayor has spent a few years at the head of the table, but she’s not ready to pass the gavel.
Black Diamond mayor won' t be returning

Black Diamond mayor won' t be returning

The mayor’s seat in Black Diamond will be up for grabs in October. Mayor Glen Fagan announced he won’t run in this fall’s municipal election following a year in the seat. Fagan was elected to council in a byelection in August 2016.
Feed donations offer relief for B.C. farmers

Feed donations offer relief for B.C. farmers

The kindness of strangers is feeding livestock that would have otherwise gone hungry in a remote B.C. community hit twice by wildfire.
Braves battle back for Alberta title

Braves battle back for Alberta title

It’s how you finish, not how you start. The Turner Valley Braves got off to a sluggish 1-2 start at the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games, but turned it on to bring home gold in the 55-plus mixed division.
Workshop prepares candidates, voters for election

Workshop prepares candidates, voters for election

Those considering running for council might be in for a surprise if they don’t educate themselves first. That’s one of the messages former Golden, B.C.
Outdoor water ban coming to an end

Outdoor water ban coming to an end

Residents who faced an outdoor water ban in two Foothills communities will now get some relief. The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley are downgrading the Level 3 water restrictions implemented on Aug.
Okotokians die in motorcycle accident

Okotokians die in motorcycle accident

Two Okotoks motorcyclists were killed after colliding with a truck and trailer on Tongue Creek Road (Highway 543) southeast of Black Diamond at dusk last night.
Opposition to development continues

Opposition to development continues

By Tammy Rollie Staff Reporter Concerns over the potential impact a proposed apartment complex in Black Diamond could have on the Oilfields Hospital dominated town council’s Aug. 2 meeting.
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