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C. Ian McLaren School’s almost 200 students placed rocks they painted throughout the community on Oct. 1 in an initiative to bring the community together.

Turner Valley Town council and administration nominated Maureen Nelson for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards in recognition of her 15 years of service on various committees and her ongoing commitment to her community.

The former RBC building on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Main Street will soon undergo renovation work to serve as the community’s post office, which has been located at 132 Main Street since 1987.

With Canadians staying close to home as a result of travel bans, Black Diamond experienced an influx in visitors from close to home, resulting in the busiest season yet for many businesses.

Members of the Black Diamond Fire Department are using Zoom meetings and homemade videos to educate Kindergarten to Grade 6 C. Ian McLaren School students about kitchen fire safety during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10.

Foothills Energy Co-operative is offering wholesale energy rates to its business members for the next four months in hopes to provide financial relief during the tough economic times many are facing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patrons at Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool in Turner Valley totaled 4,489 over the eight weeks the facility was open, compared to 8,343 during 14 weeks of operation in 2019.

Administration presented council with a detailed documentation of the Town’s projected $5,867,097 in expenses and $5,548,607 in revenues at its Sept. 21 meeting, revealing a $318,490 difference.

Despite the ongoing cancellation of concerts, community events and other public gatherings, Halloween is not among them, according to government officials. Turner Valley's haunted house and children's Halloween party, however, have been cancelled.