Category: Grassroots

  • Black Diamond Tree Debris Cleanup

    Black Diamond Tree Debris Cleanup

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Council and staff are highly appreciative of everyone who has helped with cleanup around town.  Lots of our amazing residents have been helping out neighbours, friends and family to begin removing all of the debris left by this week’s “winter” surprise. Residents can haul their tree debris to the Transfer Station  (click here for…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ September 16th

    Crossword Puzzle ~ September 16th

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle [break]    

  • Millarville Horticulture Club News

    Millarville Horticulture Club News

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Every second Tuesday of the month(Sept to May) a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. Our first speaker of the year is Pam Vipond and she will be speaking on edible flowers. This is on October 14 at 7:30. November 11 has Suzanne Maidment speaking on blue birds Also please remember…

  • Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Our library’s mandate is to provide a life long learning experience for the community of Longview. To ensure this, we encourage our patrons to use the inter-library loan system. This inter-library loan system is provided by the Marigold Library System, situated in Strathmore, Alberta. Under it’s umbrella, individual libraries in the surrounding areas are organized…

  • Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Our annual Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales will be taking place on Saturday, September 27th this year. If you haven’t registered your sale yet, please go to: https://gatewaygazette.ca/pogs/add-listings/ and add your address for FREE. We also have a free Tool Kit that you can download at this link: Parade of Garage Sales Tool…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” Registration is Open

    “Becoming a Community Builder” Registration is Open

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” is a FREE initiative that is being promoted by the Town of Black Diamond and the FCSS committee. The committee members include Mayor Sharlene Brown; Councillors Ruth Goodwin and Mike Ross; Suzan Nagel, FCSS Coordinator; David Petrovich, Economic Development and Events Coordinator; Rod Ross, Linda Nelson and Jo Kelleher-Williams. They…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: New Use for Old Newspaper

    By Reena Nerbas General Purpose DeGreaser Hi Reena, Can you recommend a non-rinse, general purpose kitchen degreasing spray for the bathroom and kitchen counter tops, stove and cupboards? Thanks so much, Cindy Dear Cindy, Here is a wild homemade cleaning spray, great for counters, stoves and bathrooms. Into a 4-cup spray bottle combine: One tsp.…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Get walking. Stay safe.

    AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Get walking. Stay safe.

    A new school year brings opportunity for families to give up driving and begin walking to school. Walking has so many benefits—it promotes physical activity, prepares brains for learning and increases children’s familiarity with their community and neighbours. Walking with your child and negotiating neighbourhood streets with them provides an opportunity to develop traffic safety…

  • Ian Hill to Speak to Black Diamond Area Residents and Students

    Ian Hill to Speak to Black Diamond Area Residents and Students

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The “Becoming a Community Builder” Program has set out to increase the leadership capacity of Rural Canada and BLACK DIAMOND has been selected to participate! Don’t miss the opportunity to hear more about this exciting venture by award winning Change Agent, Business Leader and Community Builder – Ian Hill – at the following locations…

  • Black Diamond Announces FREE Initative for ALL Area Citizens

    Black Diamond Announces FREE Initative for ALL Area Citizens

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Last Friday, a very important announcement was made by Black Diamond’s Mayor, Sharlene Brown and the FCSS Committee. Black Diamond has been awarded the opportunity to participate in a leadership training program. Here’s the scoop: The BECOMING A COMMUNITY BUILDER initiative has been launched to grow Community Leadership Capacity in Rural Alberta. What is…

  • My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Hosts Grand Opening Fundraiser for Spray Park

    My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Hosts Grand Opening Fundraiser for Spray Park

    My Wash Barn on Edgar Avenue in Turner Valley held their official Grand Opening yesterday with a big green blow-up. ‘Turtle’, from Turtle Wax, held the kids imagination with some talking to him and some playing games with him. The Foothills Lions Club were cooking up a storm with tasty hamburgers and fried onions. The…

  • Lansdell Threshing Bee: Sharing a Family Tradition

    Lansdell Threshing Bee: Sharing a Family Tradition

    On Sunday, September 21st Doug and Phyllis Lansdell will welcome everyone to their farm SW of Turner Valley to watch a traditional threshing bee. The equipment will be fired up around 1pm. All the equipment is antique and in working order; much of it from local homesteaders in the area. You may recognise Doug’s truck…

  • Be Chic and Crafty with Thanksgiving Dessert in a Jar

    Be Chic and Crafty with Thanksgiving Dessert in a Jar

    Add just the right amount of country charm to your Thanksgiving with these decadent dark chocolate cakes served in Mason jars. They taste just as good as they look, and can also be offered as festive gifts for your family and friends. Dark Chocolate Mint Mason Jar Cakes Servings: 12 Ingredients: 12 half pint, wide…

  • Creative Logic ~ September 12th, 2014 – Week 219

    Creative Logic ~ September 12th, 2014 – Week 219

    Keep your mind fit with our Creative Logic puzzles provided by Mr Larry Berg of High River, Alberta

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Celebrates Alberta Arts and Culture Days in Turner Valley

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Celebrates Alberta Arts and Culture Days in Turner Valley

    As a part of Alberta Arts and Culture Days (September 26th – 28th) the Sheep Creek Arts Council is inviting members to submit examples of their art for a sale to be held on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 4pm in the Valley Neighbours Club. We expect this sale will have creations from all…