Events, News & Notices
There is a Burning Ban on all open fires including burning barrels in the Municipal District of Foothill #31. All open fires are to be extinguished and any open burning permits cancelled. This ban will be in effect until all areas in the MD of Foothills receive substantial moisture and approval is received to lift the fire ban. Click here for details.
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Spring Garden Workshop
Helpful information for successful gardening in the Foothills.
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The Town of Turner Valley Council Grant Program is designed to provide assistance and offset costs to local organizations, clubs, sports groups and individuals involved in special projects, events, and initiatives, which have a positive impact for the recipients, local residents and the community. Your organization may qualify.
The Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee
The Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed evening has teams of three people representing the Municipal Councils of High River, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Okotoks and the MD of Foothills competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Not only are they battling for spelling supremacy they are in a competition to see which team can raise the most pledges to support literacy and learning in the Foothills. For the teams that raise the most donations, 2nd place and third place a significant prize will be awarded to the local libraries of their choice.
Are you a better speller than our participants? Test your own skills and cheer on your favourite team on the night of the event.
Okotoks Rotary Performing Arts Centre
June 7th 2013
Doors open at 6:00 – Bee starts at 7:30 pm
Wine and cheese (cash bar)
Silver collection
Limited Seating
Help make this a successful fund raiser for Literacy for Life Foundation and help support your local library.
Support your local council and go to their Giving Page and make a pledge
Councillor Gerald Pfeil
Councillor Sandra Rishaug
Councillor Barry Williamson
Their team name is, BGS the begees and they will be spelling for the Sheep River Library
http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=24003
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Turner Valley Economic Development Plan – New Directions
The Town of Turner Valley has completed the final draft of its economic development plan, focusing on creating a vision for Turner Valley to follow as it strives to improve investment and community development options. The plan will help guide the community in its future planning.
We are very fortunate that the Province of Alberta has allowed us to pursue the exciting opportunity of developing this Town of Turner Valley Economic Development Plan – New Directions by providing funding through the Rural Community Adaptation Program.
In addition to establishing a new pathway for the Town of Turner Valley, the plan also addresses two major areas of interest in detail; the need to optimize use of municipal downtown land to offer expansion areas for commercial growth opportunities and the need to develop sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities.
To accommodate this, consideration was given to the redevelopment of the east side of Main Street which is the current location of one ball diamond and a campground with unserviced lots. This coincided with strong community desire to relocate both the campground and the ball diamond. Relocation plans allow for the creation of a recreation node combining both campground and ball diamond activities adjacent to an area zoned to provide service support to recreation vehicles.
Turner Valley Council invites comments about the plan from the public, municipal neighbours and project stakeholders. Comments can be forwarded to admin@turnervalley.ca
Turner Valley Economic Development Plan-New Directions, Rynic Communications
Turner Valley Town Square Concept Plan, NORR Architects Planners
Turner Valley Campground & Sport Facility – Business Case, CDC Consultants