Tag: turnervalley

  • 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…

  • Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

    Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

    Oilfields Food Bank, (aka) Turner Valley & District Food Bank Association, serves Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Millarville and Priddis as well as the surrounding MD of Foothills. We are a member of the Alberta Food Bank Association. We’re located in the United Church in the Valley, 125 Royal Ave., Turner Valley (across from the…

  • Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

    Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

    The floods of 2013 devastated rural communities in the Foothills of Alberta. Sustainability Resources, an Alberta-based non-profit is spearheading a restoration initiative involving the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond. They have garnered the support of a number of suppliers of natural and geotextile products as well as local industry to support the cause.…

  • Diamond Valley Kids Rewarded for Playing Safe

    Diamond Valley Kids Rewarded for Playing Safe

    Throughout the month of August any kid under 18 who is caught wearing a helmet while riding in the community will receive a special reward. Turner Valley RCMP and Black Diamond Peace Officers are handing out special vouchers that can be redeemed for a treat at Grillo’s Pizzeria in Black Diamond. Children on bikes, scooters…

  • Bluerock Gallery – Loves Me, Loves Me Not: New Works by Alysse Bowd and Angie Rees

    Bluerock Gallery – Loves Me, Loves Me Not: New Works by Alysse Bowd and Angie Rees

    Now showing in the gallery until September 3rd, 2014. Alysse Bowd: Flowers have a history of romance and mischief. Once they spoke a secret and silent language, the language of lovers. A single poesy whispering a fancy, a feeling, a fate. A bouquet scripting a story. Little girls play, each petal falls to the floor.…

  • Donate to the High Country Lodge Garage Sale

    Donate to the High Country Lodge Garage Sale

    The High Country Lodge in Black Diamond is planning to have a garage sale in September to help raise funds for the recreation department. If you have any GOOD used items that you would like to donate for the sale, it would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Michelle Germain at the lodge (403-933-4028) or by…

  • Visit Black Diamond and Take a Shot at this Contest

    There is not much time left in the Photo/Video Contest with final submission date set as August 15th, 2014. Don’t delay as no late submissions will be accepted. You can win one of four $500 Black Diamond Shopping Sprees! There are four categories: Category 1) Residential (Black Diamond resident only) Picture of people having fun…