Tag: Black Diamond

Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days Weekend

Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer opportunities available: Diamond Valley Parade and Turner Valley Discovery Days – June 3, 2017 The communities of Black Diamond and Turner Valley invite you to join them for the annual Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days being held Saturday, June 3, 2017. Kick off the festivities with a pancake breakfast in…

May 27, 2017
Town of Black Diamond Needs Your Help With the Snow

Snow Removal The Town’s Snow Removal Policy is available here. Residents can help by moving vehicles when signage goes up in your area. Also, please clear your sidewalks by putting snow on your property – not on the street. Snow Angels Needed! To be a Snow Angel all you have to do is adopt…

January 9, 2017
Light-Up Black Diamond

Light Up Black Diamond is a fun-filled family evening where we encourage late shopping and interactions between our local businesses and Light Up guests. We have free photos with Santa (stationed on the corner of the 4 way stop by Grillo’s), wagon rides, a live Nativity, and bonfires in the streets that are provided by…

November 27, 2016
Christmas in the Foothills

There are plenty of Christmas markets and events to take in as we find ourselves in the midst of the Season! Check out our calendar so you don’t miss any! Go to our main page and hover over Gateway Gazette in the menu bar across the top and you will see “Events”. Just click on that…

November 17, 2016
RCMP Turner Valley – Home Invasion – Suspect in Custody

In the early morning hours of Wednesday May 20th, 2015 in the town of Black Diamond, a home was entered and a 21 year old male pointed a firearm at the homeowner demanding money. Tanner Dallas RUSSELL, (21 yrs old) was arrested and charged with: – Break & Enter, commit – Assault with Intent to…

May 21, 2015
News from Oilfields High School

Earlier this year, the Millarville Run to the Farmer’s Market held a t-shirt logo design contest for our Grade 7 and 8 Digital Tech students. Although they are going with a previous design, the vote of the Race Committee was: 1) Zach – $75 2) Jaedyn – $50 3) Venus $25 Congratulations students! Congratulations also…

May 19, 2015
Project Green Day – May 23rd, 2015 Black Diamond & Turner Valley

The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley are asking volunteers to come out and help with Project Green Day on Saturday, May 23 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Both communities will be spruced up for the summer, thanks to this annual event. We will be looking for volunteers to help plant trees on…

May 15, 2015
Bluerock Gallery Presents Fred Stenson’s “Who by Fire” Book Event

Join us Sunday, May 17, from 1 – 4pm and meet Fred Stenson, local author of prize-winning historical fiction. Fred will read from his newest book “Who by Fire” at 1:00, and following the reading will be available for signing books. Fred Stenson writes in several genres, including fiction, non-fiction and film. His most recent novel, Who By…

May 14, 2015
Looping of the Friendship Trail Meeting Clarifies Proposal

The conversation to loop the Friendship Trail in the Black Diamond and Turner Valley area continued last night at a meeting of the Healthy Development group. The meeting was held at the Turner Valley Golf Club and was attended by approximately 30 people.

May 13, 2015
Reminder to Join the Conversation: “Looping the Friendship Trail”

The “Healthy Management” group meeting is tonight at 7:00pm at the Turner Valley Golf Club – come and join in the conversation about looping the Friendship Trail.

May 12, 2015
Looping the “Friendship Trail”

This Tuesday, May 12th the “Healthy Development” group will be holding their meeting at the Turner Valley Golf Club at 7:00 pm. This group have recently been on two walks to explore the possible routes for a looping of the Friendship Trail. The first of those was from the golf clubhouse down to the river…

May 11, 2015
Lions Den: Gearing Up for Busy Fundraising Season

Submitted by Lion Carol Gibson Project Green Day is May 23rd with the Foothills Lions Club hosting a BBQ for volunteers. Foothills Lions Club Family Spray Park grand opening is May 30th at 12 Noon. Bring the family and enjoy the day. Lions Environmental Metal Roundup will be held June 6th – 13th at…

May 11, 2015
Black Diamond Uses Different Approach for VIC

The Black Diamond Town Council has decided not to incur the expenses related to operating a Visitor Information Centre (VIC) this year. The funds that normally supported a VIC will be placed in a reserve for future tourism initiatives. The Town is asking if any business would like to open a small section of their…

May 10, 2015
FSD Announces New Principal and Vice-Principal Appointments

Foothills School Division announces several school leadership selections HIGH RIVER, AB, May 6, 2015 Foothills School Division (FSD) is pleased to announce administrative changes involving four schools in Okotoks and High River, all effective August 2015: Bryan Brandford, Principal, École Secondaire Highwood High School, High River – Currently serving as principal of École Okotoks Junior…

May 6, 2015
Diamond Valley Project Green Day: Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley are asking volunteers to come out and help clean up their communities at Project Green Day on Saturday, May 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Both communities will be spruced up for the summer, thanks to this annual event. Various areas of both towns will…

May 6, 2015