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Town approves tax increase

Town approves tax increase

Turner Valley residents won’t have to dig much deeper into their pockets to pay their property taxes this year. During a special council meeting on Monday, Town council approved a residential tax increase of 0.75 per cent over last year.
Sale revives popularity of books

Sale revives popularity of books

A Black Diamond librarian has proof books are not a thing of the past.
Citizens tackle tax concerns

Citizens tackle tax concerns

Black Diamond residents who say they’re paying too much in property taxes are getting to the bottom of their lofty rates.
Town may foot property tax bill

Town may foot property tax bill

Black Diamond homeowners may have to foot the bill for property taxes on two independent seniors’ complexes previously covered by the Province.
Province lends a hand to regional water service

Province lends a hand to regional water service

Provincial funding will relieve three municipalities of financial responsibility to set up a corporation that supports the creation of a regional water service.
Future uncertain for area' s visitor centre

Future uncertain for area' s visitor centre

Merchants may be the last hope to opening a visitor’s information centre in Black Diamond this season.
Turner Valley further secures electricity costs

Turner Valley further secures electricity costs

The Town of Turner Valley has secured its energy costs for its more than a dozen facilities another two years onto an existing electricity contract.
Town' s volunteers to be honoured

Town' s volunteers to be honoured

Residents who work with youth, organize activities and lend a hand in the Diamond Valley area are getting a much-deserved pat on the back this week.
Seniors mark dual centennial milestone

Seniors mark dual centennial milestone

Excitement was buzzing in the Rising Sun Long Term Care as staff, residents and family celebrated an unusual milestone – the 100th birthday of two residents.
New initiative to keep seniors busy

New initiative to keep seniors busy

Limited activities will soon be a thing of the past for seniors living in the Longview area.
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