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Candidate calling for better communication

Candidate calling for better communication

Years of volunteer work has prompted a Black Diamond resident to take the next step in supporting his community.
Loose gravel on sidewalks a growing concern

Loose gravel on sidewalks a growing concern

A Black Diamond senior’s blood gets boiling as he watches more elderly residents staying in for fear of falling because of loose gravel on sidewalks across the community.
Taxes, finances a top issue for Fagan

Taxes, finances a top issue for Fagan

After spending months addressing a number of concerns in his community, a Black Diamond man hopes residents will allow him to have a bigger impact. Glen Fagan is running for mayor in Black Diamond’s Aug. 22 municipal byelection.
Candidates take the hot seat at forum

Candidates take the hot seat at forum

Almost 200 people filled Black Diamond’s senior centre to hear the candidates in this month’s byelection tackle topics ranging from amalgamation to alternative energy.
Candidates take the hot seat

Candidates take the hot seat

Almost 200 people filled Black Diamond’s senior centre to hear the candidates in this month’s byelection tackle topics ranging from amalgamation to alternative energy.
Brown-Lowery Park Foothills' best secret

Brown-Lowery Park Foothills' best secret

An oil company’s donation of a section of land nearly 50 years ago is a hidden gem for hikers and naturalists in the Foothills.
Innovative home introduced to Eden Valley

Innovative home introduced to Eden Valley

There’s no place like home — and a pilot project may help Eden Valley residents better weather the harsh conditions in the community 23km west of Longview.
Changes needed to improve town, says candidate

Changes needed to improve town, says candidate

Attracting more people and businesses to Black Diamond is the driving force behind one candidate’s campaign as election day approaches. Brian Marconi, one of the two candidates running for the council seat in Black Diamond’s Aug.
Byelection candidates talk amalgamation

Byelection candidates talk amalgamation

The opinion on amalgamation is fairly consistent among all four candidates running in Black Diamond’s upcoming byelection on Aug. 22.
More plans for four-way stop

More plans for four-way stop

A turning lane and sidewalk have been added to plans that address pedestrian and traffic safety at Black Diamond’s busiest intersection.
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