Wheel's West

The Town of Black Diamond is purchasing more solar panels to soften the blow of upcoming power bills. Town council approved the purchase of a 5,100-watt solar system for the Scott Seaman Sports Rink during its June 15 council meeting.

The Calgary Foundation is giving the Turner Valley Oilfield Society $30,000 to upgrade its outdated website, train board members in governance and improve its operations as a non-profit organization.

Backed up storm-systems and streams of rainwater had Black Diamond and Turner Valley residents, town crews and emergency services in a frenzy Friday. Both towns were hit by heavy rain and hail shortly after 10 a.m. At about 10:30 a.m.

Times have changed the past 75 years, but not the dedication a rural woman’s organization has for its community.

Construction vehicles frequently rumbling past a Black Diamond couple’s home has the frustrated duo requesting the Town take action, yet council may wait until it addresses town traffic as a whole.

Construction will begin this summer to expand the Foothills Cemetery northwest of Black Diamond where only 10 full burial plots remain.

Changes to a plan that proposes more development in Black Diamond’s southeast is getting a favourable response after initially raising concerns.

The Town of Turner Valley is making it easier for residents who want to beautify the community and remember loved ones at the same time.

A Foothills heritage site that has sat decommissioned for decades is expected to be bustling with activity this summer.

Work to replace four-decades-old sewer lines will detour traffic on Windsor Avenue in Turner Valley this summer.