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Census shows town growth

Census shows town growth

More people are looking to Turner Valley as a place to call home. The small Foothills community boasts a population of 2,511 people, according to the results of the 2015 municipal census taken last spring.
Teen strives for the right kind of attention

Teen strives for the right kind of attention

Posting selfies, applying make-up and donning the latest fashion was almost an obsession for an Oilfields High School student during her junior high years. “Sometimes I would get attention from older boys,” said Kianna Klopp.
Another $25 million for flood mitigation

Another $25 million for flood mitigation

The provincial government is helping to move a half-century-old sewage pipeline from along the Sheep River in Turner Valley as part of continued efforts to assist communities impacted by the 2013 flood.
First responders join province-wide system

First responders join province-wide system

First responders in Black Diamond and Turner Valley will soon tune into the latest radio communication technology, but it could take years for them to be fully equipped.
Baker honoured with volunteer award

Baker honoured with volunteer award

A local baker has contributed more than just mouth-watering pastries to Black Diamond residents over the last 30 years. George Nielsen, owner of the Black Diamond Bakery, spent most of those years also giving back to the community.
Town overwhelmed by questions from residents

Town overwhelmed by questions from residents

The Town of Black Diamond is drawing up a new policy to deal with questions from residents, due to a recent influx of inquiries that is straining the Town’s ability to respond. At its Feb.
Survey reveals need for improvements

Survey reveals need for improvements

While many Black Diamond residents would recommend their Town to others as a place to live, they say there’s still room for improvement.
Town putting brakes on speed limit

Town putting brakes on speed limit

Turner Valley residents will have to slow down in residential areas when speed limits drop this spring. The Town of Turner Valley is preparing to reduce its residential speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h. At its Feb.
Black Diamond, Turner Valley reconsider amalgamation

Black Diamond, Turner Valley reconsider amalgamation

The amalgamation of Black Diamond and Turner Valley is back on the table, nine years after the idea was rejected in a plebiscite.
Residents eager to get around the block

Residents eager to get around the block

When a nine-year-old boy was suddenly surrounded by teens and threatened with a knife close to his Turner Valley home last fall, it prompted residents to resurrect their Block Parent Program.
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