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Ideas needed for birthday celebrations

Ideas needed for birthday celebrations

It will be up to Turner Valley’s citizens to make Canada’s 150th year one to remember. The Town formed a Canada 150 ad hoc task force with Mayor Kelly Tuck, Deputy Mayor John Waring and Coun.
Village council discussing potential changes

Village council discussing potential changes

There could be more seats on Longview’s village council and residents could get a chance to pick their mayor.
Input sought for amalgamation study

Input sought for amalgamation study

Black Diamond and Turner Valley residents will be asked for their opinions before the two Towns release a study on amalgamation.
Town focusing on aging infrastructure

Town focusing on aging infrastructure

For the first time in five years, the Town of Black Diamond is making its crumbling infrastructure a priority. Black Diamond Town council voted on Feb.
Semi strikes shop in Black Diamond

Semi strikes shop in Black Diamond

A store struck by a large semi-trailer in downtown Black Diamond has some people questioning if the fault lies with a new set of traffic lights. The shop was hit on Jan.
All out effort for friend

All out effort for friend

Call them the 210 Musketeers. Approximately that many people attended the Chad Kendrick fundraiser Saturday at the Turner Valley Royal Canadian Legion so the Black Diamond business owner can receive stem cell therapy to treat ALS.
Quiet champion loved the rodeo life

Quiet champion loved the rodeo life

A former Canadian bronc rider was willing to put his money where his mouth was. Canadian rodeo hall of famer Cameron Lansdell from Turner Valley was one of the founders of the Cowboys Protective Association when it formed in 1944.
Online viewers of town site rising

Online viewers of town site rising

More people are using the Internet to get information about the Town of Black Diamond. “It’s been a continual slow and steady increase in followers,” said Verna Staples, legislative services manager.
Town seeing more interest from developers

Town seeing more interest from developers

A popular doughnut chain is thought to be the catalyst behind a growing interest in commercial development in Black Diamond’s northeast.
Early morning change for school zones

Early morning change for school zones

Drivers will have to put on the brakes in Black Diamond’s school zones earlier in the morning and later at night starting this spring.
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