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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.
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.
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