Wheel's West

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.

Enforcement has stepped up to ensure residents in Black Diamond and Turner Valley are taking the public health order seriously.

Most businesses are closed in Black Diamond, while others are operating on a skeleton staff as Alberta enters the second month of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council approves its 2020 operating budget, cutting wages, capital projects and contracted services to keep spending on par with 2019.

Country Meadows resident Shauna Way implemented a neighbourhood window walk that has neighbours creating images to put in their front windows every three days, based on a theme.

Volunteer Karen Milne said High Country residents are stepping up to help meet the increased demand for food.

Town council approved a new civic addressing bylaw, as well as policies around addressing and naming of roads and facilities.

The Black Diamond Turner Valley Intermunicipal Economic Development Committee presented suggestions for boosting tourism in both communities during town council meetings in mid-March.