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Fundraiser lending a paw to pooches

Fundraiser lending a paw to pooches

Tails will be wagging on June 11 as High Country residents support their pooches in a dual-fundraiser. Millarville Community School students Becky and Sarah Levine are hosting ARF-Walk to raise money for the Animal Rescue Foundation.
Lemonade Day comes to Diamond Valley

Lemonade Day comes to Diamond Valley

Forty youngsters are ready to squeeze some money out of lemons as they join the North American-wide Lemonade Day this month.
Black Diamond Town councillor Jackson resigns

Black Diamond Town councillor Jackson resigns

A second seat on Black Diamond town council is up for grabs in this summer's by-election following the resignation of a long-standing town councillor.
Grade 12 student speaks up for peers

Grade 12 student speaks up for peers

An Oilfields graduand who has been a voice for her peers the last two years is passing the torch to others as she crosses the threshold into adulthood.
Cyclists get pumped about plans for track

Cyclists get pumped about plans for track

Cyclists will have a new place to test their skills in Black Diamond. On May 18, council approved construction of a dirt bike track with bumps and berms behind the Oilfields Regional Arena.
Former Black Diamond mayor joins Town staff

Former Black Diamond mayor joins Town staff

Black Diamond's mayor of eight years is changing hats to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Town as its new chief administrative officer.
Demand for food hampers doubles

Demand for food hampers doubles

Demand to fill the bellies of people struggling to make ends meet in the current economic slump is causing stress for a local food bank.
Finalists for park name

Finalists for park name

Finding the perfect name can be difficult, so a Turner Valley committee is turning to the public to choose the name of a southwest park.
Taxes going up

Taxes going up

Turner Valley residents will be paying more in property taxes this year. Town councillors approved Turner Valley’s 2016 tax bylaw on May 18.
Town takes over operation of campground

Town takes over operation of campground

The Town of Turner Valley is taking over the community's campground after the Foothills Lions Club walked away from it due to several years of red ink.
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