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Mobile screening van offers mile of prevention

Mobile screening van offers mile of prevention

A mobile clinic is rolling into Black Diamond this week to help detect breast cancer in women before it’s too late.
Armed robbery suspect sought

Armed robbery suspect sought

Turner Valley RCMP are trying to track down a man captured on camera robbing a pharmacy in Black Diamond on March 30. According to an RCMP press release, a man was captured on Sandul’s Pharmacy’s surveillance system just before 5 p.m.
Businesses to get help for facelifts

Businesses to get help for facelifts

Turner Valley business owners looking to improve the look of their storefronts can get a little help from the Town before the tourism season kicks off.
Federal funds keep seniors facilities going

Federal funds keep seniors facilities going

Two social hangouts for local seniors in Turner Valley are getting a little TLC thanks to $35,000 in federal grant funds to improve their buildings.
Buildings on new foundation

Buildings on new foundation

Two century-old buildings on a ranch south of Longview are getting a much-needed facelift this spring.
Land use change for businesses

Land use change for businesses

Three businesses southeast of Turner Valley’s commercial area are now considered a part of the town’s industrial area.
Food bank supply down

Food bank supply down

The shelves at the Oilfields Food Bank may be empty by summer if usage continues at its current rate, said the organization’s president.
Library provides a powerful human touch

Library provides a powerful human touch

There’s an old saying: “Every person has a book in them.” At Oilfields High School there was a whole library full of people’s adventures and advice. The school completed its Human Library for high school students on Friday.
Longview wins Earth Hour Challenge

Longview wins Earth Hour Challenge

A Foothills village blew the competition away with electrifying results in an energy-saving competition last month. Longview placed first in the FortisAlberta Earth Hour Challenge March 25 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Residents to get final say on name for park

Residents to get final say on name for park

Black Diamond residents will get the final say on a new name for a park and recreation area south of the Oilfields Regional Arena. Three names will be put up for a vote on the Town’s website. Voting closes on April 12 at 5 p.m.
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