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The Western Wheel is speaking to municipal election candidates in Black Diamond about their platforms. There are 10 candidates running for six council positions in Black Diamond. We have featured candidates each week over the past three weeks.

Candidates were asked about amalgamation, attracting downtown businesses, provincial versus municipal taxes, holding contractors to completion deadlines, handling conflict and councillor training.

The Western Wheel is speaking to municipal election candidates about their platforms. We will feature three candidates each week over the next couple weeks. Alberta’s municipal election will be held Oct. 18.

“We had our first major incident last night, where the RCMP had to be called in." — Black Diamond CAO Sharlene Brown.

“Pickup is a streamlined service that takes the headaches out of residents' pockets and puts it right at their footsteps,” Crane said. “So, no more driving with a car full of recyclables. Now it is just out to the curb and you are done.”

The Western Wheel is speaking to municipal election candidates in Black Diamond about their platforms.  There are 10 candidates running for six council positions in Black Diamond. We will feature candidates each week over the next three weeks. Alberta’s municipal election will be held Oct. 18.

Forums will be held for Turner Valley and Black Diamond candidates as organizers scramble to come up with new ways to organize the event amidst COVID restrictions.

“I would like to see more people from our local towns and even the city to learn more about First Nations people, who we are, and our beliefs."

Nine candidates seeking council positions in Turner Valley

The Western Wheel is speaking to municipal election candidates in Black Diamond about their platforms.