THE DIAMOND VOL. 5| DECEMBER 2020 - Town of Black Diamond
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VOL. 5| DECEMBER 2020
THE DIAMOND
The information source for Residents & Business in Black Diamond
Here we go Black Diamond! The Christmas season is upon us! It is time to start
Holiday Office Closures our decorating and planning of our holidays. SMALL TOWN STRONG is looking
better than ever - we have almost made it through 2020!
The Town office will be closed from
December 24 - 28 for the Christmas break. With many of the Christmas Markets being cancelled this year, be sure to check
The office will reopen for business as usual out Christmas in the Foothills, an initiative to create a seasonal shopping
Tuesday December 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. experience through local vendors. A shopping guide has been produced and posted
on the Foothills Tourism website under Events.
The Town office will also be closed on Friday Be sure to visit and support the amazing local
January 1, 2021 for New Years Day and will businesses during this holiday season, there
reopen for regular office hours on Monday are so many quality items and unique treasures
January 4, 2021. to be found right here in town!
The staff at the Black Diamond Town office The Diamond Transfer Station is now on
would like to wish residents of the reduced hours from November 16 - April 14;
community a healthy, happy Christmas Friday/Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for
season and a prosperous New Year ahead! garbage only.
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.
Back in 2021!
Community Christmas Resources
Black Diamond Protective Services would like to remind residents over the winter
On the Road months and during the holiday season to slow down and drive according to the road
conditions.
with Snow on the roads can sometimes make it difficult to see ice underneath, driving to
Protective conditions will help make sure that you reach your destination safely.
Services Drinking and driving cases rise around holiday time, so be sure when having Christmas
Cheer to know the limits or have a designated driver to ensure a safe trip home.
All the best in this holiday season!
Back in Time
Most Alberta towns have suffered disastrous fires during their histories and Black Diamond is no exception. In the early hours of
April 24, 1949, a fire broke out mid-block on the south side of Centre Avenue and spread rapidly to neighboring buildings. Strong
winds worsened the situation and carried burning boards and debris as far as a kilometer east of town.
In the absence of a municipal water system, which was not installed until a decade later, the fire trucks were forced to pump
water from the Sheep River to douse the flames. Many of the buildings on the south side of Centre Avenue were destroyed, but
greater damage was prevented by the efforts of residents equipped with only pails and wet blankets.
Today the Fire Department has a fleet of apparatus, including a ladder truck, pump truck, tender, bush buggy and command
truck. They are trained on fire suppression, fire prevention, fire inspections, motor vehicle collision response and extrication,
medical first response, and fire education.
Skateboard Park Fundraiser update
$27,017.36 Raised!!
Two more fundraisers will be wrapped up in
December. The Canadian Brewhouse event on
December 5, has been cancelled. The Silent
Auction will be held online that can be found at
https://app.galabid.com/bdskatepark/items#checkoutPrompt
The Bottle Drive raised $5,800! Thank you for
Due to COVID related restrictions, the Town all those who have supported this initiative.
of Black Diamond will not be proceeding with
any town hosted activities during Light Up
Black Diamond.
Lighting the Way
The Sheep River Health Trust is proud to present the
There will be activities through town hosted
9th Annual Avenue of Trees November 19 -
by local organizations and businesses. Please
December 16, located at the Best Western Plus in
follow Town of Black Diamond website and
Okotoks.
social media pages, as well as Foothills
Tourism Association for any event listings. There are 30 amazing trees on display, you will find
them in the lobby, the breakfast room and the main
The annual Black Diamond Christmas Lights
hallway or check out the virtual tour on their social
contest is scheduled for December 3 starting
media page. All of these trees are up for auction with
at 6:00 pm.
the proceeds raised going to support health and
First, second and third place prizes will be
wellness in the community.
awarded for both Commercial and
Residential participants. There are 10 "Trees of Hope" which have been
selected and will be donated to families in need
within the community. To bid visit:
https://elevateauctions.com/avenueoftrees2020
Fire Departments of the Foothills - SCBA Project
A huge thanks to TC Energy and the NGTLWest Path Delivery 2023 Project for their incredibly generous
donation $10,000. The funds will contribute to the purchase of a SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus).
The Black Diamond Fire Department would also like to thank Plains Midstream Canada for their very generous
donation of $4,100. Those funds will be contributed to Black Diamond’s portion of the regional SCBA project.
TC Energy provided the following statement:
“At TC Energy, our community giving program, Build
Strong, is always seeking opportunities to support local first
responder organizations by offering the tools and resources
communities need to go home safely, every day.
TC Energy and the NGTL West Path Delivery 2023 Project
team are proud to have donated $10,000 to the Black
Diamond, Turner Valley, High River and Foothills Fire
Department to purchase this vital new piece of equipment.”
Winter Reminders
The Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments would
like to remind residents of the Town's policies and procedures
for snow removal on roads, sidewalks and pathways.
When snowfall accumulates requiring the removal of snow from
the roads, please remove your vehicles from the streets until it
has been cleared. Please refrain from pushing snow into the
road.
Policies and procedures can be found on the town website
under Government/Bylaws/General policies tab with priority
maps attached.
What's Up in the Community
With winter upon us it is time once again to pull out the shovel
and get the sidewalks cleared off. The name for Black Diamond's
volunteer Snow Angel program has now been changed to Adopt
A Sidewalk to better reflect the connections made between
volunteer 'snow angels' and those who have registered to receive
assistance.
If you would like to help those who need assistance to shovel their
snow, please contact FCSS Coordinator Suzan Nagel at
SuzanN@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca.
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the Town
Down to Business: Coolest Storefronts
Not a creature was stirring, all the shades were down;
The stockings were hung by the gas fireplace with care,
In hopes that masked Santa soon would be there;
The children were snuggled all warm in their beds,
The thoughts of online school no longer in their heads;
The businesses in town were all lit for the season,
Following the mask guidelines within our region;
As I lay in my bed thinking of 2020,
A noise heard by my Christmas tree sounded real funny ;
I raced to the living room to see what was there,
It was Santa with gifts for my family to spare;
He looked at me with a twinkle in his eye and said;
"It will all be okay, just keep being positive, now get back to bed!"
I took his advice, and thought about what he said,
Just follow the regulations on Alberta.ca, let's all do what it takes;
Merry Christmas to all, stay safe, enjoy your holiday break!
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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