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Jacket Racket keeping people warm

Jacket Racket keeping people warm

Keeping people warm during the coldest months of the year has become a decades-old tradition for a group of volunteers.
Work to start on Diamond Valley growth plan

Work to start on Diamond Valley growth plan

Four councillors from two neighbouring communities will spend the next few months brainstorming future development in their communities.
Tim Hortons to open in 2016

Tim Hortons to open in 2016

Canada’s most popular coffee and donut stop is expected to open its doors in Black Diamond in less than a year. Jaymont Developers principal Jason Williams anticipates Tim Hortons restaurant will be open in September 2016.
Clowns a scary sight in Spook House

Clowns a scary sight in Spook House

Foothills residents brave enough to enter the Turner Valley legion basement after dark this month will never look at circus carnivals the same way.
Councillors approve urban chickens

Councillors approve urban chickens

More urban chickens could be scratching around Black Diamond backyards after council voted last week to allow residents to raise the birds. Black Diamond town council unanimously agreed on Oct.
Decalta Road re-opened to traffic

Decalta Road re-opened to traffic

A Turner Valley road notorious for potholes and rough surfaces finally got the facelift it needed. Decalta Road from 16th Avenue to Main Street was reopened last week after construction crews repaved and repaired rough sections of the road.
Convention enlightening for mayors

Convention enlightening for mayors

Three days of networking with elected officials and administrators across Alberta has two foothills mayors feeling connected.
Black Diamond hires economic development officer

Black Diamond hires economic development officer

A Black Diamond woman with her finger on the pulse of her community is now part of the team responsible for planning events and boosting tourism in town.
"Lego park" almost ready to play

"Lego park" almost ready to play

Flood mitigation work helped prevent the potential loss of “Lego Park” in Black Diamond’s northwest.
Citizens offer opinions on recreation

Citizens offer opinions on recreation

Outdoor exercise classes, pathways and a skate park are among suggestions a Turner Valley committee is considering to improve recreation in town.
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