Tag: turnervalley

  • Flu Vaccine Clinics Prepare to Open

    Flu Vaccine Clinics Prepare to Open

    What is influenza (flu)? Influenza (flu) is a viral infection. People often use the term “flu” to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus, that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually worse than a cold and last longer. The…

  • Calgary Regional Partnership welcomes new Chair: Mayor Bill Robertson

    Calgary Regional Partnership welcomes new Chair: Mayor Bill Robertson

    The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) welcomes its new Chair, Mayor Bill Robertson from the Town of Okotoks. Mayor Robertson was recently elected at the September CRP’s Board of Directors meeting. He succeeds former Councillor Barry Williamson from the Town of Turner Valley. Mayor Robertson has been the CRP’s Board Secretary for four years and is…

  • Turner Valley School Welcomes Five New Teachers

    Turner Valley School Welcomes Five New Teachers

    WELCOME NEW TEACHERS! Mr. Chase Ellis Vice Principal I am very excited to be part of the Turner Valley School community. I have been teaching grade 6 for the last 6 years at C. Ian Mclaren school in Black Diamond, during this time I also taught K-6 Phys Ed. had the role of instructional coach…

  • Annual Pumpkin Patch Quilt Show and Tea

    Annual Pumpkin Patch Quilt Show and Tea

    The Griffith Centre in Black Diamond is once again hosting a beautiful showing of quilts and serving up tea. Drop by on Saturday, October 18th from 1 to 4pm to take in this event. There will also be door prizes for some lucky attendees! Pictured here are two quilts from last year’s show. One of…

  • Ian Hill Brings His Program to Life with the Black Diamond Community

    Ian Hill Brings His Program to Life with the Black Diamond Community

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Ian Hill, creator of “Becoming a Community Builder”, spent the better part of last Tuesday addressing various community groups. Starting at Oilfields High School, Ian addressed a group of about thirty students. The presentation lasted an hour during which time Ian held the students rapt attention. Paulette Morck Peiritsch, Guidance Counselor, said,  “It was…

  • Invitation to Oilfields Arena’s Green Milestone Celebration

    Invitation to Oilfields Arena’s Green Milestone Celebration

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Come celebrate a major green milestone with Bullfroggers and the Town of Black Diamond! Earlier this year, The Town of Black Diamond and Bullfrog Power set in motion a project that is now generating clean, pollution-free electricity! You and your family are invited to the Oilfields Regional Arena to celebrate the success of the…

  • Have You Registered Yet? – The program starts September 26th, 2014

    Have You Registered Yet? – The program starts September 26th, 2014

    [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 to everyone in this region. There are links at the bottom of this article to previous articles explaining this new initiative. To register for this FREE program, please click HERE The following…

  • 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…

  • “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…

  • 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…