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Mixed emotions to wage increase

Mixed emotions to wage increase

Opinions are split as Black Diamond and Turner Valley business owners discuss Alberta’s new minimum wage.
Town contemplates speed limit changes

Town contemplates speed limit changes

Public input is being sough as another Foothills town contemplates reducing the speed limit in residential areas.
Council approves new monthly meetings

Council approves new monthly meetings

Black Diamond residents will get more opportunities to meet with elected officials to share their thoughts and concerns. Town council will host monthly informal community engagement sessions for a six-month trial period.
Women reaching out in worldwide initiative

Women reaching out in worldwide initiative

A Turner Valley artist who learned it only takes some fabric, sewing equipment and busy hands to give women in developing countries a chance for success is spreading the word in the Foothills.
Initiative gets neighbours connecting

Initiative gets neighbours connecting

Neighbours in the western Foothills are meeting each other for the first time in a new initiative focused on safety and social well-being.
Local talent captured in province-wide event

Local talent captured in province-wide event

Captivating creations amid a breathtaking backdrop is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta.
Hazardous waste collection offers relief

Hazardous waste collection offers relief

Residents in the MD’s west will have the chance to discard defunct electronics and hazardous materials closer to home on Saturday.
Future development debated

Future development debated

It could be 20 years before residents on acreages in Turner Valley’s southwest see any changes to their area. About 25 people attended an open house on Sept.
Block Parents rely on youth

Block Parents rely on youth

An organization striving to give Diamond Valley residents in distress a safe refuge is turning its attention to youth to get the word out.
Summer gas plant tours draw hundreds

Summer gas plant tours draw hundreds

Hundreds of people toured the Turner Valley Gas Plant this summer, but visits in future years will depend on funding, say provincial officials.
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