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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.
Canada 150 grant paves way for pathway

Canada 150 grant paves way for pathway

A pathway connecting Black Diamond’s southwest side will go ahead, despite protests from the Town’s mayor and one council member that the project is not a necessity.
Energy co-op looks at giving back

Energy co-op looks at giving back

A group of innovative High Country residents discovered a way for homeowners to save on their utility bills while contributing to energy-efficient projects locally.
Turner Valley launches new strategic plan

Turner Valley launches new strategic plan

Turner Valley town councilors are kicking off the New Year with a focus on recreation and building relationships within the community.
Snow Angels are needed in towns

Snow Angels are needed in towns

Two Foothills communities are on a quest to find angels to come to the rescue of residents unable to keep up with this winter’s snowfall.
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.
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