Wheel's West

Dillon Cranston, who was hired to fill the peace officer vacancy in Black Diamond, will serve as a bylaw officer until restrictions around COVID-19 lift and he can complete his training.

Campers at the Bob Lochhead Memorial Park campground can now stay a minimum of a week following Black Diamond council's decision last week. Campers were previously required to stay a minimum of a month.

Businesses across the region are paying out of pocket to keep up with provincial protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Council passed third and final reading for its 2020 tax rate bylaw during its June 3 meeting.

The faith-based and inter-denominational non-profit society was created by a Millarville couple to connect neighbours with each other and the resources they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The First Nations community has had no new cases in six weeks.

Plans to open the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool remain on hold until a provincial announcement is made. Town council officially cancelled Discovery Days.

Several Oilfields High School staff members are dedicating the majority of their time to the well-being of students and their families as they navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diamond logos in storefront windows are informing shoppers which shops are open for business.