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Barry Crane elected as mayor for Diamond Valley

Barry Crane elected as mayor for Diamond Valley

Results are in after the first election for the Town of Diamond Valley.
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Black Diamond's final Repair Café of the year on Dec. 3

Black Diamond's final Repair Café of the year on Dec. 3

The Repair Café at the Griffiths Centre aims to extend the life of items and to share repair know-how with others.
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Election day today for Diamond Valley council

Election day today for Diamond Valley council

Polling stations for Diamond Valley's first election are open in Black Diamond and Turner Valley from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 28.
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Year-round produce to be grown at Oilfields High School

Year-round produce to be grown at Oilfields High School

Oilfields High School aims to grow produce year-round and hopes to start work on its vertical garden greenhouse by spring.
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Longview 4H Beef Club receives national philanthropy award

Longview 4H Beef Club receives national philanthropy award

The youth group was recognized with Generosity of Spirit Award for its Charity Steer program and raising almost $500,000 for charities in the past 15 years.
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Suspect charged after high-end items stolen in multiple break-ins

Suspect charged after high-end items stolen in multiple break-ins

Jewellery, vehicles, firearms and more seized during investigation into break-and-enters that occurred in Foothills and Rocky View counties over a three-month period.
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Candidate bios: Diamond Valley election

Candidate bios: Diamond Valley election

All 13 candidates running in the Diamond Valley election submitted bios to the Western Wheel.
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Usage up nearly 40% at Turner Valley campground

Usage up nearly 40% at Turner Valley campground

Revenue was higher than expected at the Turner Valley Campground this camping season.
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Towns seek suggestions for Diamond Valley logo

Towns seek suggestions for Diamond Valley logo

Black Diamond and Turner Valley invite residents to take an online survey and help create a logo for Diamond Valley.
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Election candidates say transparency, accountability a two-way street

Election candidates say transparency, accountability a two-way street

During a candidates forum ahead of the Diamond Valley election, accountability and transparency came up, with some council hopefuls saying public engagement is an important part of the process.
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