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Survey to shed light on Black Diamond tourism

Survey to shed light on Black Diamond tourism

The Town of Black Diamond will receive some information this fall that could change the way it’s marketing itself. The community is one of six in southern Alberta that partnered with the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) to conduct tourism surveys.
Park receiving much-needed expansion

Park receiving much-needed expansion

Youngsters may think it’s Christmas in July when they step onto the Robert Street playground in a couple of weeks. The Town of Turner Valley is relocating playground equipment previously situated behind the Dr.
Spray park glitches temporary

Spray park glitches temporary

Intermittent closure of Turner Valley’s spray park is the result of glitches that often come with operating a new facility, according to the Town.
Town purchasing trailer for town hall

Town purchasing trailer for town hall

The addition of a new double-wide trailer for Turner Valley municipal staff will provide much-needed relief to its existing tight quarters this fall.
' 50s event set to rock

' 50s event set to rock

People from across the region will rock the afternoon away in one of Black Diamond’s most popular summer events on July 26.
Town targeting health

Town targeting health

A foothills community that draws thousands of visitors to its stores each summer may soon be known for more than just a unique place to shop.
Pathways a focus for federal grant

Pathways a focus for federal grant

Residents could soon be strolling through an area of town that contributed to the infamous oil boom more than a century ago in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday.
Hard work pays off for graduate

Hard work pays off for graduate

A determined teen beat all odds when she exited the stage at Oilfields High School proudly holding her diploma last week.
Communities bounce back from flood

Communities bounce back from flood

Two foothills towns are almost done picking up the pieces after the Sheep River ravaged parts of their communities two years ago.
Town puts end to golf course throughway

Town puts end to golf course throughway

A road providing a direct route from a Turner Valley subdivision to Black Diamond will close next month, despite opposition from some residents.
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