Wheel's West

Black Diamond and Turner Valley service clubs are being hit hard as fundraising becomes almost futile amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Black Diamond town council approved the Town of Okotoks’ proposal to collect and dispose of its solid waste through a regional curbside collection pilot project that will run from June 2 to Dec. 31.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills has provided food to more than 70 families throughout the region to assist them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Tarah-Lee Cotie is offering complimentary financial goal analysis and retirement planning to Foothills residents during a time of uncertainty for many amidst a deflating economy and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Associations agree not to host Little New York Daze and Longstock Music and Arts Festival in light of COVID-19.

Council approves deferring $630,000 worth of projects to next year's capital budget deliberations to lighten the financial load.

Neighbours and friends come together to ensure birthdays remain special occasions for residents, despite social distancing regulations.

Some Black Diamond and Turner Valley businesses are giving more than they’re asking for in return, despite the struggles they’re facing in light of COVID-19.

A group of Longview residents is demanding a judicial review after a petition signed by more than a third of the village’s population – requesting the bylaw appointing Dale Harrison as chief administrative officer be revoked - was declared insufficient.

Organizations across the Foothills are supplying the First Nations community with much-needed food, hygiene items and baby supplies.