Tag: Turner Valley

  • 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…

  • Town of Black Diamond: Tree Debris Cleanup

    Town of Black Diamond: Tree Debris Cleanup

    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. Town crews will be continuing to clean up Town property through next week until…

  • Black Diamond Selected to Join “Becoming a Community Leader”

    Black Diamond Selected to Join “Becoming a Community Leader”

    An exciting announcement will be made this morning at 10:00 am at the Sheep River Library by Black Diamond’s Mayor, Sharlene Brown. If you would like to see an increase in volunteerism, greater community ownership and pride, increased business profitability, improved performance for yourself and those around you and the strengthening of your community’s resiliency,…

  • Power Outages in Diamond Valley area

    Power Outages in Diamond Valley area

    There are power outages in Turner Valley, Black Diamond and east of the Diamond as well. Fortis is working to restore power. Check on updates on the Fortis website or Twitter.

  • Snowfall Warning Remains in Effect for Foothills and Beyond

    Snowfall Warning Remains in Effect for Foothills and Beyond

    4:29 AM MDT Wednesday 10 September 2014 Snowfall 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…

  • Snowfall warning still in effect for the Foothills

    Snowfall warning still in effect for the Foothills

    Today, 9 September Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High plus 3. Tonight, 9 September Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Snow at times heavy beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Low plus 1. Wednesday, 10 September Snow at times heavy and rain showers changing to a few rain showers…

  • Alberta Environment Warning for MD of Foothills

    Alberta Environment Warning for MD of Foothills

    Warnings Issued by Environment Canada at 5:41 PM MDT Monday 08 September 2014 Snowfall 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…

  • Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze

    Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze

    The Turner Valley Braves mixed slo-pitch team returned home from the Canada 55+ National Games in Sherwood Park with a bronze medal in the 55+ mixed division. This team has won medals in all provincial and national games since its formation in 2009. ”It’s not only about playing ball, it’s about team bonding, friendship, enjoying…

  • VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Healthy riparian areas protect the uplands from flooding. These Riparian Restorations empower communities and repair the landscape. Work alongside community leaders, local volunteers and restoration specialists to restore our Watersheds! BBQ lunch is provided! October 18th, 2014 October 19th, 2014 *Register with Sustainability Circle using links…

  • Black Diamond/Turner Valley – Joint Registration Night

    Black Diamond/Turner Valley – Joint Registration Night

    There will be a joint registration night for community groups serving Black Diamond and Turner Valley.

  • Rainfall Warnings in Effect

    Rainfall Warnings in Effect

    9:06 AM MDT Wednesday 03 September 2014 Rainfall 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…

  • Black Diamond: From “Wood King to Grocery Giant” – new development proposal

    Black Diamond: From “Wood King to Grocery Giant” – new development proposal

    The Wood King property in Black Diamond is being considered for a new development called Miners Landing. An extensive retail development that could potentially house a new 21,000sf grocery store along with other specialty retail outlets.

  • Meeting Tonight re: Wood King Property – Proposed Development

    Meeting Tonight re: Wood King Property – Proposed Development

    For the past few months a group of concerned citizens have been meeting at the Griffiths Centre to discuss options for the healthy development of our community and in particular the proposed development following the sale of the Wood King property at the eastern entrance to Black Diamond. Another meeting is scheduled for tonight starting…

  • Green Energy Doors Open Comes to Black Diamond this Fall

    Green Energy Doors Open Comes to Black Diamond this Fall

    In 2014 the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) are partnering to bring the success of the Ontario Green Energy Doors Open to Alberta. Alberta’s Green Energy Doors Open 2014 (GEDO14AB) is an annual, single-day, province-wide showcase providing you with access to Decentralised Energy (DE) projects, businesses, manufacturing sites, education programs…