THE DIAMOND VOL. 6| JANUARY 2021 - Town of Black Diamond
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VOL. 6| JANUARY 2021
THE DIAMOND
The information source for Residents & Business in Black Diamond
THANK YOU Happy New Year Black Diamond!
On December 22, 2020, Black Diamond and Christmas Tree pick-up will be ongoing for the month of January. Please make sure
surrounding areas received a record amount your free is free of all decorations and placed curbside for the Town to collect.
of snowfall in 24 hours.
A new year also means it's time to renew dog and business licenses. Check your mail
This immobilized a large number of
for your renewals, which will also have options for payment and document
residents in the communities, many of
submission.
whom had to spend days shovelling out
doorways and driveways.
The Town would like to thank everyone for Consider supporting local restaurants this
their patience during this time and month and have an "indoor picnic" at home.
Most of our great eateries are open for take
understanding as the Public Works
out and delivery!
department and contractors spent countless
hours plowing out the streets and clean up
The Diamond Transfer Station is now on
still continues.
reduced hours from November 16 - April 14;
Thank you also to those who helped
Friday/Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for
residents who could shovel for themselves,
garbage only.
the community really came together during
this snow crisis.
Keep up with what is going on in Town by
checking out the social media; Facebook and
Instagram, or the Town website.
We are always seeking content! Please
forward newsworthy items to:
info@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca.
Renew before January 31
Area Resources
MCG Careers is now offering
the Experience Counts
Program.
For those 50+ looking for work
this program offers job skills
training and support needed by
learning remotely at NO COST.
Experience Counts begins on
January 18, please call to
register:
MCG Okotoks 403-995-4377
High River 403-601-2660
Toll Free 1-844-601-2660
Congratulations!
$39,065.96 Raised!!
Skateboard Park Fundraiser
There are 2 fundraisers taking place in January! There will be a bottle
drive on Saturday, January 23 at 11:00 am, meeting up in the Town
Office parking lot. Colin Fleming is looking for volunteers with
trucks/trailers. Contact Colin at 403-604-7361.
Purchase a first aid kit for you, your pet, home or car and support the
skateboard park! There are lots of great options that are budget
friendly that keep you supplied in first aid gear.
A portion of sales will go to building the skate park. You can contact
Kim Wilkie directly at 403-669-3403 or Kym.wilkie@gmail.com to
order!! Fundraiser ends on Feb 8.
View the kits available here:
https://www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca/DocumentCenter/View/3355/First-Aid-Fundraiser
Winter Reminders
The Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments would
like to remind residents of the Town's policies and procedures On the Road
for snow removal on roads, sidewalks and pathways.
When snowfall accumulates requiring the removal of snow from with
the roads, please remove your vehicles from the streets until it
has been cleared. Please refrain from pushing snow into the
Protective
road. Services
Policies and procedures can be found on the town website
under Government/Bylaws/General policies tab with priority
maps attached.
Black Diamond Protective Services would like to remind
residents over the winter months and slow down and drive
according to the road conditions.
Snow on the roads can sometimes make it difficult to see ice
underneath, driving to conditions will help make sure that you
reach your destination safely.
Stay Safe!
The drive-thru Christmas Hamper was a huge success. with 90
hampers provided to area residents on a warm sunny day.
Beginning January 2021 users may request a hamper once every
three weeks. Hampers are requested by phone or online; 403-612-
1291 for intake call Mondays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm or Tuesdays 9:00 am
- 2:00 pm, or online oilfieldsfoodbank.com/Request a Hamper.
Once registered a pick-up time will be provided for Tuesdays from
1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Back in Time - Did you know?
Blakeman’s was one of the first businesses to serve the
Foothills area. John Blakeman Sr. came to Canada from
England in 1913 and rented a butcher shop in 1914. John
Blakeman Sr. was the only butcher west of Okotoks at the
time, delivering fresh meat in the cooler weather, or corned
beef in the summer, as there was no refrigeration. The
building was burnt down in about 1917, and he operated
out of the Black Diamond General store for a time. This
current building was constructed by John Blakeman Sr. in
1928 to house his butcher shop and residence.
During his time in Black Diamond, John served as Black
Diamond’s first mayor. He operated his butcher shop here
until his retirement in 1934 and then returned to England in
1935. After John’s retirement, the building was then
converted to Tina Rust’s Beauty Shop, before being used as
a residence for many years.
Blakeman's Butcher Shop
Following that, the building was converted back into a
business, this time a liquor store, then later a café. The
building is currently The Westwood café.
What's Up in the Community
Groups for Children Groups for Youth
Ages 7 - 13 Ages 14 - 18
KICKSTART - Can be joined anytime Build Your Inner Coach
Workshop to enhance life & social skills, create positive friendships & leadership January 5 4:30-6:00 PM
development
Group 1: January 5 - 26, Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM Anxiety 101
Group 2: January 5 - 12, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM January 12 4:30-6:00 PM
Group 3: January 6 - 27, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM Budgeting 101
Skills for Anger January 19 4:30-6:00 PM
Explores issues surrounding anger, emotions and interpersonal conflict Integrated Drum Circle
Group 1: January 7-28, Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM January 26 4:30-5:30 PM
Group 2: January 19 - February 9, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM Life Skills for Youth
Book Club (Ages 9-13) Can be joined anytime Mondays and Wednesdays
Children are provided an opportunity to connect with one another and build January 6 - 30 4:30-6:30 PM
interpersonal skills AND January 30 10:30-2:30 PM
January 6 & 20 Wednesdays 4:15-5:15 PM All groups are offered virtually and access to a
All groups are offered virtually and access to a computer or tablet is required. computer or tablet is required.
To learn more please visit: mcmancalgary.ca/okotoks Contact Tina to register!
McMan FRN Office tina.king@mcmancalgary.ca
22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks 403-801-6903
Down to Business:
Coolest Storefronts
Enlightened Herb Cannabis is a provincially licensed cannabis retail
store co-owned and managed by Danielle French, whose family has
resided in the Alberta Foothills region for over forty years.
Danielle is perhaps best known as a singer/songwriter and has been
working behind-the-scenes in the Alberta film industry. Danielle
drew upon her film production experience and contacts in designing
her store, creating a truly unique space that honours the natural
beauty of the historic church building that Enlightened Herb
Cannabis calls home. Creative elements such as a magical sculpture
installation, an antique church pew seating area, and custom
stained-glass windows make this store a true “destination location”
for locals and tourists alike. The second-hand antique décor gives
the space a warm, welcoming feel that perfectly complements the
surrounding boutique shops and art galleries that Black Diamond is
known for.
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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