Tag: Black Diamond

  • On-It is Calling You

    What is On-It? On-It is a regional public transportation system designed to connect towns and cities around Calgary with one another and with Calgary! Starting July 20th, we have been randomly calling* residents of Nanton, Okotoks, Black Diamond and Turner Valley to get their two-cents on public transportation. Find out more here. Where is On-It…

  • Marv's Soda Shop Hosting Another Classic This Weekend

    Welcome back to the 50′s at Marv’s Classic Show N Shine, browse many beautiful classic cars, meet Elvis, enjoy 1950′s live music, good food and great company! The action will be happening in Black Diamond along 1st Street SW between Centre Ave W and 2nd Ave SW. on Sunday, July 27th. To register your vehicle…

  • Town of Black Diamond Water Restrictions Have Been Set at Level 3 Until Further Notice

    Bylaw 14-14 was given 1st reading on June 18th, an Open House was held on July 10th and then the bylaw was given 3rd and final reading by Council at the July 16th Council meeting. On Tuesday July 22, the water restriction level was set at Level 3. This is basically an equivalent to the…

  • Millarville Saddlesores Wrap Up Another Year

    Submitted by Brooklyn Collard, Club President The Millarville Saddle Sores 4-H Light Horse Club had a great year, winding up with our Achievement Day and Banquet on May 10th. Our Achievement Day and the Provincial Highway Clean-up were on the same day so we planned a joint barbecue lunch with the Millarville Stockland Beef and…

  • Centennial Park in Black Diamond Renamed in Honour of Bob Lochhead

    Bob Lochhead was born and raised in the foothills. He spent most of the last thirty years volunteering in our area with the Foothills Lions Club, the Griffiths Memorial Centre, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Valley Neighbours Club. At last night’s Black Diamond Council Meeting, Town Council voted in favour of changing the name…

  • Local Fire Bans Remain in Effect

    Black Diamond – Water Restriction & Fire Ban still in effect Water Restrictions remain in place until further notice. However, along with the beautiful spring weather, water usage has increased, and residents are reminded that diligence is still needed to conserve water. Work is still happening to find secure supplies of water for both towns,…

  • Turner Valley RCMP – Owner Risks life to save stolen horses

    Shortly before 1:00 AM, Wednesday July 9, 2014 the Turner Valley RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a stolen truck and horse trailer containing three horses in Black Diamond, Alberta. The owner of the horses advised he parked his rig on Center Avenue beside the Black Diamond Hotel an hour earlier. When he came…

  • Black Diamond Warns Residents and Visitors to be Safe Around Local Wildlife

    Here in the beautiful Town of Black Diamond, we reside along the peaceful Sheep River valley. Encountering wildlife is a natural part of everyday life in this area of the Foothills. At different times of the year, you could be fortunate enough to see deer, moose, elk, bear, cougar both in and around Town, as…

  • Black Diamond Open House re Water Shortage ByLaw – Reminder Thursday July 10th

    Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Date:  Thursday, July 10th, 2014 Location: Black Diamond Council Chambers Address: 301 Centre Ave W, Upper Level A collaborative effort with Turner Valley that provides for a clear standard which must be met by the municipalities during water shortages. Bylaw 14-14 (attached) clearly defines the allowable water uses under 3 specific levels…

  • Black Diamond Open House on Water Use and Conservation Bylaw

    Council is holding a drop-in Open House to share information on Bylaw 14-14 Water Use and Conservation. This bylaw has been given 1st Reading by Council and will be returning to the July 16th Council Agenda for further consideration. Council members will be available to discuss the bylaw with residents on Thursday July 10th from…

  • Canada Day ~ Black Diamond Way

    Photographs and Video from Black Diamond’s Canada Day Festivities July 1st 2014 was celebrated in style in Black Diamond. The stage was fully occupied with two local bands: Dead Cat Bounce and Puttin on the Foil The Thundering Nations Dancers were back again and the video below shows their Friendship Dance where community members and…

  • Millarville "Run To The Farmers' Market" Half Marathon 2014

    For the third year in a row, Racetrack Road was clogged with hundreds of runners/walkers in the Millarville “Run To The Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon race day, all wending their way from Black Diamond to finish at the 32nd season-opening day of southern Alberta’s largest outdoor market on June 14. With the addition of the…