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Top Village position remains vacant

Top Village position remains vacant

Longview’s mayor hopes the slow pace in the Village office continues over the next few weeks while a critical position remains vacant.
Bar U opens its gates for Canada' s 150th

Bar U opens its gates for Canada' s 150th

The wide-open spaces at a historical ranch will be open this season without any charge. The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site will not have an admission fee this season in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday.
Citizens on Patrol group needs volunteers

Citizens on Patrol group needs volunteers

Grumblings on Facebook about ongoing thefts in the Diamond Valley area is prompting one woman to get residents off their computers and onto the streets.
LED lights to save money for communities

LED lights to save money for communities

The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley have signed an agreement with Fortis Alberta to convert their street lights to energy-efficient LED heads - an initiative that will save taxpayers thousands of dollars annually in the long run.
Rates increasing for Town' s water, sewer

Rates increasing for Town' s water, sewer

Filling up a glass of water will cost Black Diamond residents and merchants a bit more in pocket change this year. Starting Jan.
Town' s first traffic lights switched on

Town' s first traffic lights switched on

The Town of Black Diamond expects some growing pains as motorists get used to the community’s first set of traffic lights. Traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 7 and 22 were switched on Jan. 6, replacing the four-way stop.
Town's first traffic lights in operation

Town's first traffic lights in operation

The Town of Black Diamond expects some growing pains as motorists get used to the community’s first set of traffic lights. Traffic lights at the intersection of Highways 7 and 22 were switched on at 2 p.m.
Town ringing in New Year with family party

Town ringing in New Year with family party

The Town of Turner Valley is inviting family and friends to ring in the New Year with a festive party that is a community tradition. This is the eighth year the Town has hosted the Family New Year’s Eve Party.
Year ahead could be challenging

Year ahead could be challenging

The Town of Turner Valley celebrated many achievements over the past year, but Mayor Kelly Tuck is worried about the year to come. “Just knowing where the economy is right now I have some concerns,” she said. “I know families are struggling.
Concerned taxpayers form association

Concerned taxpayers form association

A small group of concerned taxpayers in Turner Valley is determined to make a difference in how the community is run.
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