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Historic party planned for New Year's Eve in Turner Valley

Historic party planned for New Year's Eve in Turner Valley

The amalgamation of Turner Valley and Black Diamond takes effect at midnight on Jan. 1. To celebrate the occasion, and to ring in the New Year, the party in Turner Valley will go well into the night.
Foothills RCMP offers tips for a safe and secure holiday season

Foothills RCMP offers tips for a safe and secure holiday season

Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 17, Foothills RCMP responded to 33 collisions on area roads and highways.
Black Diamond gallery giving warm welcome to newcomers

Black Diamond gallery giving warm welcome to newcomers

Anonymous donor funds 125 gifts from Bluerock Gallery for refugees and immigrants
New meaning for Diamond Valley Christmas song

New meaning for Diamond Valley Christmas song

The song "Diamond Valley Christmas" was written over 20 years ago. Now, Brent McAthey hopes it has a unifying message for the two towns as they merge on Jan. 1.
Entire house is overflowing with Christmas cheer

Entire house is overflowing with Christmas cheer

Rocio Prieto spends the month of November turning her home south of Priddis into a Christmas wonderland with decorations everywhere you look.
Black Diamond's fire chief recognized for 35 years of service

Black Diamond's fire chief recognized for 35 years of service

Jamie Campbell and three other Black Diamond firefighters received service awards during a ceremony on Dec. 6.
GALLERY: High Country Lodge Christmas Light Tour in the books in Black Diamond

GALLERY: High Country Lodge Christmas Light Tour in the books in Black Diamond

High Country Lodge residents toured the town with Mayor Brendan Kelly on Dec. 13, searching for the best Christmas light displays Black Diamond has to offer.
Emergency services Candy Cane Stop in Black Diamond Friday

Emergency services Candy Cane Stop in Black Diamond Friday

Local emergency services personnel will be handing out candy canes to drivers on Centre Avenue in Black Diamond during a Candy Cane Stop on Dec. 16.
Student stars set to take the stage at Oilfields

Student stars set to take the stage at Oilfields

Senior drama students star in "Long Term Care," a play written by Oilfields teacher Pam Pracic that will be on stage at the school in Black Diamond on Dec. 16 and 17.
Okotoks' first female mayor honoured with nine other Foothills residents

Okotoks' first female mayor honoured with nine other Foothills residents

Ten Foothills locals received Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals on Dec. 4 for outstanding service to family, community and country.