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Pride in the Park coming to town

Pride in the Park coming to town

Members of a grassroots initiative hope a day of pride will increase visibility for the local LGBTQ community this month.
Fair gets locals in a competitive mode

Fair gets locals in a competitive mode

A Priddis teen is almost set for her biggest show of the summer as she prepares her heifers for competitions in the region’s oldest and largest country fair.
Show and shine rolling into town

Show and shine rolling into town

Car buffs are polishing up their pride and joy to show off to thousands in Okotoks' downtown this weekend. Classic, vintage and custom vehicles will roll into town on Aug. 13 for the annual Okotoks Show and Shine.
Report shows amalgmation decision a long way off

Report shows amalgmation decision a long way off

The release of a 43-page report is just the beginning of what could be a lengthy process if Black Diamond and Turner Valley’s future councils agree to pursue amalgamation.
Brewery experiencing delays

Brewery experiencing delays

Engineering complications have put a brother and sister behind schedule in opening Black Diamond’s first microbrewery.
New equipment meets physiotherapy needs

New equipment meets physiotherapy needs

Diamond Valley residents with limited mobility are getting their physiotherapy needs met with a new piece of equipment in Black Diamond’s hospital.
Turner Valley medical clinic to open soon

Turner Valley medical clinic to open soon

Visiting a family physician will no longer require highway travel for Turner Valley residents. Physicians with the Foothills Family Medical Centre in Black Diamond are opening a satellite medical clinic in Turner Valley.
4-H a life-changer for young leader

4-H a life-changer for young leader

Public speaking and community service are among the experiences that shaped an Okotoks farm girl into the leader she is today. When Cassidy Barnert joined the Millarville Mutts 4-H Club in 2004, she was a shy nine-year-old.
New zones cruising along

New zones cruising along

Motorists are adjusting to the extended 30km/hr speed limit around Black Diamond’s schools this summer, says a Foothills peace officer. Two speeding tickets have been issued and a few warnings given since the streets surrounding C.
Bar U Ranch trail ride heads for the hills

Bar U Ranch trail ride heads for the hills

Saddling up to join dozens of others on horseback has become a summer highlight for a few dozen horsemen and women.
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