THE DIAMOND VOL. 9| APRIL 2021 - Town of Black Diamond
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VOL. 9| APRIL 2021
THE DIAMOND
The information source for Residents & Business in Black Diamond
What a beautiful spring season we are having here in Black Diamond! It is nice to see
Office Closure residents being active on the pathways and in the dog park. Please do remember to be
careful if venturing down around the river, as conditions can still be unstable.
Do not approach wildlife as this is the time of
The Town office will be closed year that babies are starting to show up, so
animals may be protective or may have left
on Friday, April 2
their babies in a safe place while they are
to celebrate Easter Good Friday searching for food.
Reminder to be responsible and clean up after
The office will be back open for your dog when out on the paths and in the
business on Monday, April 5 parks. Bags are available throughout the town.
It is greatly appreciated.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Starting on April 15 - November 15, the
Diamond Transfer Station will be open
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 - 4.
They will be accepting garbage and
composting material.
Council meetings will be held on April 7 at 7:00
pm and April 21 at 9:00 am. The agenda can be
found on the website from the home page
under Agenda & Minutes. Dial-in information
is provided at the top of each agenda.
We want to share your business successes and news items! Please forward
newsworthy items to info@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca.
Business is Booming
The Town has seen some exciting developments over the past few months for business.
Incubator Business Success Stories:
Unity Home Care operated as a home-based business from 2015 until they relocated into the Sheep River Centre
in 2020. Offering companionship, home-making, personal & nurse care services.
Rollick Co. was a home-based business since 2019 and in 2021 moved into Unit 103, 114 Gov't Road S. Visit them
for all outdoor adventure needs, bicycle and skateboard tune-ups.
Businesses Newly Relocated Opening Soon:
Destiny's Journey - 301 Government Road S.
Kaiser's Cakery - 128 Government Road S.
New Business in Town:
Crafter's Corner: Welcoming local crafter talent - Unit B & C, 116 Gov't Road N. 403-862-0665
Crave Ordering: Convenient take out delivery service 403-975-2705
Black Sheep Coffee Co.: The newest brew in town 403-700-0597
Dishing the Cheer: Custom decorated sugar cookies 250-859-2959
Glenda Sutherland Real Estate - 102, 114 Government Road S. 403-608-2369
Magpie Maggie: Eclectic vintage shopping experience - Unit 101, 114 Gov't Road S. 403-714-6628
Petrus Ink: Tattoo artist located at 126 Centre Avenue 587-217-1217
SJ Detailing: The one-stop-shop for all car dealing needs located at 209, 220 3 Street NE 403-421-0001
Sheep River Shuttle Service
The Sheep River Shuttle is a cashless system: you pay for your trip when boarding the bus by debit or credit card.
Cash is not accepted.
All Shuttle trips will depart from Black Diamond.
Fares (one way):
Local: Black Diamond/Turner Valley $3.00
Regional: Okotoks and surrounding area $7.00
Children 5 and under FREE
Charter Service:
One shuttle transports up to 9 people
Trips must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance and will
not impede the regular schedule
A credit card deposit of $40 is required at the time of booking
Any trip must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior
The rate for Charter is set at $.80/km + $25/hr. Return trip must be paid.
To book your ride today: 403-861-2081
The Sheep River Shuttle is a Community project partnership of:
Find financial help during On the Road
COVID-19 with Protective Services
The Federal Government has supports in place for individuals Protective Services would like to remind all dog owners with this
increased usage of the parks and trail systems, everyone is
whose employment continues to be affected by the COVID-19
responsible for knowing the rules within the town limits:
pandemic.
All dogs must be leashed unless in the
Find the solution for your situation by taking a short quiz. This dog park on 2 Street NW
will show you benefits that relate to your situation and provide Owners MUST always pick up after
links and further information. their dog using garbage disposals
https://covid-benefits.alpha.canada.ca/en/start conveniently located along pathways
and in parks.
Dogs must be licensed and wearing
their tags
Failure to follow these rules can result in
minimum fines of $250 as per the Town
Bylaw 16-01.
Street cleaning in Town will begin on April 26th
Watch for signage to remove your vehicles.
A reminder that food is a basic human need if anyone is struggling at any time the
Oilfields Food Bank is here to support residents of Black Diamond, Turner Valley,
Longview, Millerville, Priddis and part of the MD.
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,
or arrangements can be made for delivery.
National Volunteer Week
April 18 - 24
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of
Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals
AND the magic that happens when people work together towards a common
purpose.
This week is to recognize the value of the caring and compassion that each
person has shown to another and to recognize the power of people,
organizations, and sectors working together.
The theme is a nod to the past, a reflection of the present, and a wink to the
future. The Value of One, the Power of Many was the theme for National
Volunteer Week in 2001, The International Year of the Volunteer. It beautifully
reflects the individual and collective efforts, seen during the pandemic, and it
sets the tone for re-imagining the next 20 years as the value of one-act and the
power of many enables us to thrive together.
Be sure to take the time to acknowledge and show appreciation for the
volunteers in the community.
What's Up in the Community
Need a hand with a basic tax return? If special circumstances prevent you from coming into the
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Town Office or if you require additional information on the
is a FREE service available to residents who have a simple tax CVITP program, contact FCSS Coordinator Suzan Nagel
situation and a modest income. Qualified residents of Black 403-933-4348 or email SuzanN@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca.
Diamond can drop off their T-slips when they come to the Town
office to fill out and sign the required forms. The paperwork is e-
filed by volunteers who have been pre-screened and approved for
the program by The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Residents will
be contacted when the taxes are complete.
Eligibility Criteria
Volunteers cannot prepare complex returns or returns for deceased
persons. You will not qualify if you have self-employment income;
business or rental income and expenses; capital gains or losses;
employment expenses; or have filed for bankruptcy. Residents must
provide all employment T-4s, government tax slips and previous The Diamond Valley Community Garden is now open for
year's notice of assessment. registration.
Each raised garden bed is a 16'x4' bed that will now cost
Maximum Income Levels
$60.00 to rent for the season. This is the same amount for
those who plant in the fall for next season. The fee includes
access to water, a variety of garden tools, a compost bin,
berries & fruit, strawberries & rhubarb, straw to cover the
garden, good quality loam & manure to dress the bed.
Please contact Jane Toews for registration at 403-620-
1316 or email diamondvalleygarden@gmail.com.
Registration forms are to be returned with the bed
payment to the Town Office.
Amalgamation Update
This issue of The Diamond comes hard on the heels of the first Coolest Storefronts
Visit the Proposed Amalgamation page on our Town website to
public engagement events to kick off the amalgamation find out how you can participate in the next events, anticipated
process for the Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley. for later this spring.
The amalgamation process involves many steps and must To stay up-to-date on the
meet specific criteria as set out in the Municipal Government latest amalgamation
Act. It consists of extensive research and discussions about information, review the
how the communities will navigate the negotiation process. Public Information Paper.
If you missed the first engagement event, you will be able to The paper will be updated
review the follow-up reporting on the Town’s website once regularly as new
the event information is compiled and posted. information becomes
available.
Public engagement is an important component of the
amalgamation process. We’re committed to keeping Thank you for your
community members informed through online information participation and interest in
and engagement tools with opportunities to provide the amalgamation process.
feedback, ask questions and participate in process events.
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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