Tag: Turner Valley

  • 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Final Medal Results

    2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Final Medal Results

    By Martina Emard Final Medal Count # Zone Gold Silver Bronze 1 3 12 10 12 2 1 6 11 10 3 6 13 4 3 4 4 7 3 5 5 2 1 5 7 6 5 3 8 2 7 8 2 3 2 8 7 1 1 4 Zone 1: Sunny South;…

  • Foothills Lions Club Helps “Face Off in the Foothills”

    Foothills Lions Club Helps “Face Off in the Foothills”

    The Foothills Lions Club made a donation to the High Country Rockies Minor Hockey last week.  The donation is going to help off-set the costs of hosting the “Face-Off in the Foothills” Atoms Hockey Tournament taking place in March at the Oilfields Regional Arena in Black Diamond.

  • Much Needed Lift for Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley & District

    Much Needed Lift for Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley & District

    The Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley and District receive money from the Community Facilities Enhancement Fund and Legacy Oil + Gas plus upgrades from the Town of Black Diamond.

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Recycling Helps the Environment and the Club

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Recycling Helps the Environment and the Club

    Club Reporter Ethan Beck These past two months have been busy. Tire recycling and 4-H public speaking. We would like to thank Farm Credit Canada Relationship Manager – Erron Pouteaux for donating $500 to our club. We are planning to use this money to buy show equipment for 4-H on Parade. The money will keep…

  • Foothills School Division announces new Director of Learning Technologies

    Foothills School Division announces new Director of Learning Technologies

    HIGH RIVER, AB – Lyle Roberts will join Foothills School Division as its new Director of Learning Technologies, effective May 11, 2015. He will replace James Aitchison who is retiring in June 2015 after nine years with Foothills School Division and a career in education spanning 34 years. Lyle has served as Director of Technology…

  • Wind Warning in Effect for Foothills – February 6

    Wind Warning in Effect for Foothills – February 6

    10:35 AM MST Friday 06 February 2015 Wind warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills near…

  • Harlem Crowns Coming to Black Diamond to Take on the Oilfields Drillers

    Harlem Crowns Coming to Black Diamond to Take on the Oilfields Drillers

      Oilfields High School is hosting a night of family fun and hilarity as the Harlem Crowns take to the court! The Harlem Crowns will take on both the boys and girls basketball teams. This event will be a great way to support your local high school and watch some talented basketball players! It all…

  • Black Diamond Dealing with Water Main Break

    Black Diamond Dealing with Water Main Break

    The Town is dealing with a water main leak on Government Road North.  A crew will be working tomorrow to repair it. The 100 block of Government Road N will be without water for an unspecified amount of time while the line is being repaired. The Town has no idea how long it will take…

  • Blue Rock Gallery Presents: The Subject Tonight is Love

    Blue Rock Gallery Presents: The Subject Tonight is Love

      February 14, 2015, 6 – 9pm It’s a LOVE-IN!  A Happening!  A Celebration of Love!  And Art, of course! All are welcome!  Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring a date, bring your beloved! Here’s a peek at the special offerings we’ve got for you! We will be welcoming a new local artist to Bluerock…

  • Black Diamond-Turner Valley Transfer Station Survey

    Black Diamond-Turner Valley Transfer Station Survey

    The Councils of Turner Valley and Black Diamond are currently reviewing operations at the regional Transfer Station in order to determine what the level of financial contribution to this facility should be. This facility is located at 168 St. West and 402 Avenue (north of the Sheep River Bridge at Black Diamond) and is operated…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Weeds and Teas

    Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Weeds and Teas

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We also organise a bus trip and a plant sale in June.  February 10 we will be viewing and ordering from seed cataloges at the Millarville Church house at 7:30 pm. Bring your…

  • Black Diamond is Looking for the Volunteer of the Year

    Black Diamond is Looking for the Volunteer of the Year

    The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Town of Black Diamond community through volunteer work.  Individuals, community groups, educational institutions and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate persons who deserve recognition for their devotion to the community. Nominations for the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award are…

  • New ATB Financial Open in Black Diamond ~ Junior!

    New ATB Financial Open in Black Diamond ~ Junior!

      On November 20th, 2014, a new branch of ATB Financial opened in Black Diamond. This new branch operates out of C. Ian McLaren School and is called McLaren Junior ATB Branch. The branch is open to all McLaren elementary students and deposits made during the weekly operating hours are then transferred to savings accounts,…

  • Christmas Tree Collection in the Foothills

    Christmas Tree Collection in the Foothills

    In Black Diamond: When you are finished with this year’s Christmas Tree, you can place it out near your normal garbage bin location. Public Works staff will be making rounds until January 28th collecting trees. Fortis Alberta will be chipping the trees for us again this year – Thanks again to the folks at Fortis!…

  • Recycling Within the MD of Foothills

    Recycling Within the MD of Foothills

    Start the year out right and plan to recycle everything you can! Foothills Regional Waste Management Facility is located on Highway 783 (16 Street E.), 5.5 Km south of Highway 7, 5 km north of Highway 543. Phone: 403-938-5224 Recycling: Tonnage Fees may apply Appliances: stoves, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers – no microwaves or built…