THE DIAMOND VOL. 14| SEPTEMBER 2021 - Town of Black Diamond
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VOL. 14| SEPTEMBER 2021
THE DIAMOND
The information source for Residents & Business in Black Diamond
Office Closure Happy First Anniversary to The Diamond!
It has been a vision come true presenting The Diamond newsletter to the community
The Town office will be closed of Black Diamond. The August 2021 edition marked one full year it has been produced
and circulated as your information source.
on Monday, September 6 for
Read all about the Town's Fall into Fun event happening on September 25, in
Labour Day partnership with the Boys and Girls Club Foothills during Alberta Cultural Days. There
are so many great things to do that day and it ends with an outdoor showing of the
blockbuster Jurassic World.
The office will be back open
Please be sure to join in on the Reverse Parade, our Sheep River Shuttle will be touring
for business on Tuesday,
the neighbourhoods to see what residents done with their creative skills!
September 7 The Diamond Transfer Station is on extended
8:00 am - 4:00 pm hours until November 15 for accepting yard
waste and compost material. It is open
*Please enter through the south alley door*
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 - 4.
If you have extra household garbage, bags can
be purchased at Esso or Rona for $2 each.
Council meetings will be held on September 1
at 7:00 pm and September 15 at 9:00 am. The
agenda can be found on the website from the
home page under Agenda & Minutes. Council
meetings have returned to the online format,
Dial-in information and the link to dial in
remotely are provided at the top of each
agenda.
Fall into Fun
What's Happening? Reverse Parade
The Town of Black Diamond has partnered with the Boys and Reverse Parade? What is that? Decorate the outside of your
Girls Foothills (BGC) Clubs for Alberta Culture Days to bring a residence or business with what you have handy. It could be
fall family-oriented event on Saturday, September 25! seasonal décor like Christmas or Halloween (or even both
together!), lights, balloons, or use your imagination.
There will be a pop-up market and a performance with the
dancers and drummers from Eden Valley, a reverse parade, Register your entry and we will put you on the tour of the town
food trucks, an outdoor showing of Jurassic World, with map! Registration is open, submit your entry here.
fireworks to end the evening (weather permitting).
Movie in the Park
Most activities will be located at Erma Joy Brown Park, on the The big event of the night, the big screen in the park!
south side of the Oilfields Regional Arena.
Who doesn't love dinosaurs, action, adventure and an
Makers Market Indominous Rex? Head down to Erma Joy Brown park to see
The Makers Market, located at Erma Joy Brown Park (621 3 the feature film Jurassic World. Bring something to sit on and
Street SW), is being hosted by the BGC Foothills Club. Vendors enjoy the movie on the big screen. Concession will be available
will be on-site from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. from Okotoks Cinemas.
Interested vendors can send in their form to If the weather decides to be uncooperative, the movie will be
hrclub@bgcfoothills.com. moved into the Scott Seamans outdoor arena.
Stoney Nakoda Drummers & Dancers
September 30 has recently been known as Orange Shirt Day, a
day that is meant to recognize the tragic history of loss and the
lasting effects of Canada’s residential school system. It
honours Indigenous residential school survivors, their families
and communities as a vital part of the process of reconciliation.
The legislation was passed to make September 30th a federal
statutory holiday, called the National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation. In partnership with local Indigenous
communities, including the Stoney Nakoda, this event is to
observe and participate in the National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation.
Everyone is welcome to attend the performance at 3:00 pm at
the Erma Joy Brown Park.
Catching a Ride
If we build it they will come... On the Road with
Protective Services
With kids returning to school this month, Black Diamond Protective
Services would like to remind residents to be prepared for the increased
number of cars and kids on the road.
Please slow down and pay particular attention to pedestrians in School
and Playground Zones. On school days 30 km/hr is the speed limit from
7:30 am to 9:00 pm, and the same applies to the Playground Zones.
If you are dropping your kids off at school, please set a great example
for your children by obeying the rules of the road. It is also a good idea
to review road safety with your kids as they will be behind the wheel
one day.
Ice Ice Baby!
The ice is now in and available for bookings at
the Oilfields Regional Arena (ORA).
Please call 403-933-5272 to reserve
Town Office Construction
The front doors are still under construction.
Please continue to access the office from
the back alley on the south side.
2021 Municipal Elections
Nominations are open, and the Returning Officer is hiring!
Along with the municipal ballots, voters will be able to cast ballots for
the School Board Trustee of Ward 1, Foothills School Division, and for
the Senate and Referendum elections as well.
Nominations close Monday, September 20 at 12 Noon. Prospective
candidates can file their nomination papers at any time before 12
Noon on Nomination Day, waiting for Nomination Day is no longer
required.
Call the Returning Officer at 403-933-4348 with any questions.
Be sure to visit the Town’s Municipal Elections webpage regularly to
be well-informed about becoming a candidate, who’s running for
office, where and when to vote and, of course, the final election
results.
What's Up in the Community
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in applying to serve on any of the Town's Boards
or Committees, an application is available on the Town website under
Government/Boards & Committees. Please submit the completed
form to the Town Office.
Most meetings are open to the public and if you would like to attend
Thanksgiving Hampers please call for more information. A general volunteer application is
There will be a Thanksgiving Hamper again this year. This special also available on the website if you are interested in applying for
hamper will contain items for a hearty Thanksgiving feast with a volunteer opportunities.
Boards with current vacancies:
choice of Poultry or Ham.
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)- Member at Large
Pre-registration is required: submit a request using the online form
oilfieldsfoodbank.com or phone 403-612-1291. Hampers will be Show and Tell
available for pickup on Tuesday, October 5 between 11:00 am - 3:00 In partnership with Black Diamond Strong, FCSS Black Diamond
pm. aspires to host an outdoor “Show and Tell” event in late summer
This is a special hamper and does not count as a regular hamper. or early fall.
The date and location for the event will be determined after ideas
Firefighters Food Drive
and thoughts are collected from the community and the level of
The Black Diamond & Turner Valley interest is determined for participation. Hopefully, residents will
Annual Firefighters Food Drive will be be excited to take this opportunity to showcase the diverse
happening this year on October 25 and nature of the talent in this town and share what inspires them
26 with more details to follow. with fellow community members.
To donate cash or find out what items Anyone interested in showcasing their hobbies, talents and
are most in need, visit creative skills is invited to contact FCSS Coordinator Suzan Nagel
https://www.oilfieldsfoodbank.com/ to register for a station at the event:
Thank you to the Firefighters for their SuzanN@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca or call 403-933-4348.
dedication to the Food Bank and for all There is no cost to register.
of their help in our community.
Come Join Our Team Coolest
of Election Workers
Storefronts
Thank you for participating in the Amalgamation Report Back Sessions.
The sessions provided the Towns with an opportunity to learn more
about the outcomes of the amalgamation process and to ask questions.
If you were unable to attend a session, you can review here:
http://www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca/553/Proposed-Amalgamation
Please submit any additional amalgamated related questions or
comments on, or before Friday, August 6, 2021:
amalgamation@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca
amalgamation@turnervalley.ca
All updated FAQs and reports can be found on
http://www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca/553/Proposed-Amalgamation
The Town of Black Diamond
301 Centre Avenue
Black Diamond, AB T0L 0H0
(403) 933-4348
www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca
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