Resident and Business Resource Guide
Just minutes from Kananaskis Country, Turner Valley offers residents and visitors access to a lifestyle worth celebrating, and is only 35 minutes southwest of the City of Calgary. Rich in natural beauty, our community provides an endless choice of outdoor recreation, entrepreneurial opportunities, and programs and services for families and individuals. Situated in the lap of the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the town draws visitors from around the world to enjoy its charm, mountain-fresh air and friendly people.
Turner Valley is a great place to live – close enough to commute to Calgary, but far enough away to feel immersed in a less stressful country landscape. The combination of affordable housing, access to quality medical care, outstanding educational, recreational and retail facilities, and wide-open spaces makes Turner Valley an ideal location to live and work.
On behalf of Town Council and staff, I invite you to attend an event, meet your neighbours, and participate in our dynamic community. For more information on community events and municipal services and programs, please visit www.turnervalley.ca.
- Mayor Kelly Tuck
Contents
New Residents 4 Key Contacts 4 History 5 Sustainability 5 Garbage and Recycling 6 Utilities 7 Animals in Turner Valley 8 Faith 9 Volunteering 9 Facilities 10 Calendar of Events 11 Visitors’ Map 12 Recreation and Leisure 14 Health and Social Services 15 Education 16 Taxation 17 Doing Business in Turner Valley 18 At a Glance - Community Profile 20 Life is a matter of perspective... 22 Page 3 New Residents
Turner Valley’s location makes it an ideal place to live, with an easy commute to Calgary, Okotoks and High River during the week, and doorstep access to Kananaskis Country on the weekends.
New residents should contact the municipal office to have their utilities activated and to receive their garbage bin if there isn’t already one at their new home.
New residents must register for a post office box through Canada Post, as door-to-door service is not offered in town. The Post Office is located on Main Street, across from the Sheep River Library. Call the Turner Valley Post Office at 403.933.7225 for more information on obtaining a post office box.
Key Contacts
Emergency Services 911 In case of fire, medical or police emergency
Animal Control Officer 403.333.1290 or 403.863.4341 Bylaw Concerns Line 403.863.4341 Canada Post Office (all residences require a P.O. box) 403.933.7225 Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool (seasonal) 403.933.7483 or 403.933.4944 Fire Department (non-emergency) 403.933.5553 Flare n’ Derrick Community Hall 403.933.4944 Oilfields Recycling Centre 403.933.3303 RCMP (non-emergency) 403.933.7227 Sheep River Library 403.933.3278 Turner Valley Municipal Campground 403.993.7483 Water and Sewer 24-hr line 403.933.5190
Town of Black Diamond 403.933.4348 MD of Foothills 403.652.2341 or 403-931-1905 Town of Okotoks 403.938.4404 Village of Longview 403.558.3922
Pat Stier, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Livingstone-Macleod
Constituency Office Legislature Office
2019—20 Avenue 725 Legislature Annex Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 9718—107 Street t. 403.646.6256 or 1.800.565.0962 Edmonton, AB T5K 1E4 e. [email protected] t. 780.427.1707
John Barlow, Member of Parliament (MP) for Macleod
Constituency Office Parliament Office
109– 4 Avenue SW Parliament Office PO Box 5448 House of Commons High River, AB T1V 1M5 Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 t. 403.603.3665 e. [email protected]
Page 4 History
It all started in Turner Valley – the birthplace of Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry. On May 14, 1914, the Dingman Discovery well blew, forever changing Alberta’s economic future. For 30 years, the Turner Valley Oilfield was the largest oil and gas producer in the British Empire. Winston Churchill himself visited the area prior to World War II.
Turner Valley’s unique past has created a dynamic relationship with oil and gas which remains to this day. We are diligently working alongside industry on reclamation projects around town. As part of this process, the Town belongs to the Turner Valley Oil and Gas Group which works alongside partner municipalities and with stakeholders to ensure a sustainable future for our community.
Oil and gas is an important part of our entrepreneurial history, and represents the spirit of the unconquered West. Building on this foundation, we can take the initiative that made the region successful and use it to re-imagine our relationship with currently available resources, respecting our Glowing Past – Bright Future. Turner Valley is moving with our residents, businesses and visitors to get back to nature through services, enterprises, and tourism that will build new and emerging economies on the solid foundation of innovation and discovery that are fundamental to this community.
Sustainability The local history drives the community forward, and has provided the inspiration to get back to nature. Turner Valley is dedicated to conserving the surrounding natural resources through various measures.
Engage Practice Contribute
Turner Valley is located in the The Town of Turner Valley is The Town of Turner Valley supports transitional Foothills area, where working continuously to develop residents in their efforts towards the prairies meet the Rocky new policies and initiatives to sustainable living, with tips and Mountains. This is an ideal minimize energy consumption tricks for water conservation, and protect the local location for a diversity of species permaculture, and xeriscaping environment, while encouraging and an important migratory zone. available on the Town’s website. residents to reduce, reuse and Residents are encouraged to get recycle. Other information pieces include back to nature to deepen their The Town uses solar power at the ideas on gardening in ways that appreciation for the land, water, Water Treatment Plant and Town support native species, while native flowers, migratory birds Shop, has upgraded outdoor preventing unwanted and and hardy animals found in the lighting to high efficiency bulbs, harmful weeds. region. and supported the development of a LEED certified library. Recycling and composting Additionally, the Town is a services are supported regionally by the Oilfields Recycling Centre member of a number of regional partnerships intended to support and Foothills Regional Landfill. and enhance sustainable living.
Water Conservation
The Town of Turner Valley is committed to water conservation and encourages residents to: use rain barrels to collect water for lawns and gardens, landscape effectively to reduce water waste, check toilets and faucets for leaks, and contact the Town if you notice running water around curb stops or any oddly persistent puddles.
Page 5 Garbage Collection
Turner Valley provides automated curbside garbage collection to all residences on a weekly basis. New residences must request a garbage bin by calling the municipal office at 403.933.4944.
Tuesdays: Solid waste pick-up occurs for residences located on the North side of Sunset Boulevard and all residences north to Dunham Lane, including Seclusion Valley.
Wednesdays: Solid Waste pick-up occurs for residences located on the South side of Sunset Boulevard and all residences south to Bailey Ridge, including Royalite Way. Black Diamond/Turner Valley Transfer Station:
West of Black Diamond at 168St. W & 402 Ave (SE-17-20-2-W5M)
Transfer Station hours: April 15 - Nov 15: Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Nov 16 - April 14: Open Friday-Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transfer stations work on a $2.00 per bag basis. Bags for use at the transfer stations are available at Millarville General Store, Hi Ho in Turner Valley, Esso in Black Diamond and at the Priddis Transfer Station.
Recycling
Recyclables must be taken directly to the Oilfields Recycling Centre located at 106 Royal Avenue NE. Oilfields Recycling Centre hours:
Sunday - Monday CLOSED Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
The Oilfields Recycling Centre is CLOSED SATURDAYS OF LONG WEEKENDS when the Monday is observed as a holiday.
Oilfields Recycling Centre - Accepted items (sorted into the following categories): Newsprint and glossy paper Newspapers, inserts, flyers, tv guides, magazines, catalogues. White and colour bond paper Ledger paper, computer paper, lined paper, printer paper, envelopes, photocopy paper, loose leaf paper, file folders, box board, wrapping paper, message pad paper, telephone books. Corrugated cardboard Un-waxed only, must be flattened. Household Metal Rinsed cans and lids, clean aluminum foil. Clear glass Jars - no lids or labels, window glass. Cellphones and electronic waste Used phones and batteries, computer towers/monitors, printers, laptops, cables, televisions. Soft and hard plastics #1 through #7, detergent bottles, yogurt containers, clear clamshell boxes, shopping bags, garbage bags, stretch wrap.
The following items are NOT accepted* at the Oilfields Recycling Centre: Waxed cardboard boxes, milk/juice containers, books with glued/wired binding, wood, polystyrene, Styrofoam packaging, automotive parts and batteries, household hazardous waste (HHW) containers.
*These items may be taken directly to the Foothills Regional Landfill located outside of Okotoks. Page 6 Utilities
The Town of Turner Valley provides water, sewer and garbage collection services, and hosts the Oilfields Recycling Centre which is jointly managed by the Town of Turner Valley, the Town of Black Diamond, the MD of Foothills and the Village of Longview.
Residential utilities are billed bi-monthly (every two months).
2017 Utility Rates
Utility Residential Commercial
Water - Base Rate $33.00 $33.00 A non-profit corporation that
Water - 0.00-10.00 cubic meters $2.15/cubic meter $2.35/cubic meter provides communication
Water - 10.01-20.00 cubic meters $2.20/cubic meter $2.35/cubic meter between the digging community and the owners Water - 20.01- 30.00 cubic meters $2.25/cubic meter $2.35/cubic meter of buried facilities to arrange Water - 30.01-45.00 cubic meters $2.30/cubic meter $2.35/cubic meter for the marking of the Water - over 45 cubic meters $2.35/cubic meter $2.35/cubic meter location of buried utilities Sewer 100% of water 100% of water before a ground disturbance Automated Garbage Collection $21.00 $21.00 takes place. Recycling Centre Fee $12.00 $16.00 Click or call before you dig!
albertaonecall.com Utilities Emergencies 1.800.242.3447 Water and Sewer – 24 hour emergency line: 403.933.5190 Public Works – 24 hour emergency line: 403.369.4966 For water and sewer locates, Fortis Alberta – 24 hour emergency line: 403.310.9473 contact the municipal office Atco Gas – 24 hour emergency line: 1.800.511.3447 403.933.4944.
Electricity and Natural Gas Electricity and natural gas are deregulated in Alberta. All new homes must register accounts with a regulated energy provider before qualifying to transfer to private energy retailers. Visit ucahelps.alberta.ca or www.utilitynet.net for more information on utility providers in Alberta or contact:
Regulated EPCOR 403.310.4300 www.epcor.ca Direct Energy 1.866.420.3174 www.directenergyregulatedservices.com
Private Enmax 1.877.571.7111 www.enmax.com Just Energy Alberta 1.877.428.8529 www.justenergy.com Bullfrog Power 1.877.360.3464 www.bullfrogpower.com Communications Turner Valley is supported by the following telephone, satellite and internet providers:
TELUS 1.888.811.2323 www.telus.ca Rogers 1.866.210.4059 www.rogers.com Shaw 1.888.472.2222 www.shaw.ca Eastlink 1.888.345.1111 www.eastlink.ca/west Bell 1.866.301.1942 www.bell.ca Xplornet 1.877.959.5717 www.xplornet.com
Page 7 Animals in Turner Valley
Dogs and cats are welcome in Turner Valley. Animals over the age of 6 months require a licence. A licence can be obtained at the Municipal Office and is valid until December 31 of each year. Licensing your pet improves the likelihood that your pet will be returned safely should it become lost.
Pet owners have a responsibility to their pets. You should not undertake pet ownership unless you are willing to commit to the animal throughout its life. Animals should be spayed or neutered to prevent the arrival of unwanted kittens or puppies.
Please keep animals under control at all times and remember to pick up after your pet, to avoid fines and to make Turner Valley a pleasant place for everyone!
Turner Valley’ Backyard Hens Program permits residents to raise up to six hens in a backyard henhouse. Residents must apply through the Municipal Office and coops must be inspected and approved before chickens may be kept within town limits.
Lost Animals
Animals found running at large will be taken to the Municipal Pound and are held for a maxi- mum of 5 days, if they have a valid licence, or a maximum of 3 days if they do not have a licence. Following these timelines, the animals will then be turned over to a no-kill shelter.
Contact the Animal Control Officer if you have lost your pet at 403.333.1290 or 403.863.4341.
Animal Licensing Fee Schedule
Renewed by January 31 / New Animal Regular Fee (Renewed Feb. 1 - Dec. 31) Annual Dog and Cat Licences
Per Dog (Spayed/Neutered) $20.00 $25.00 Per Dog (Unaltered) $55.00 $60.00 Per Cat (Spayed/Neutered) $5.00 $10.00 Per Cat (Unaltered) $45.00 $50.00
Additional Animal Tags Temporary Tag $5.00 $5.00 Replacement Tag $5.00 $5.00 Service Animals Exempt Exempt Other Impound Fee $75.00 per day or portion thereof Aggressive Animal Impound Fee $300.00 per day or portion thereof Veterinary Fees As incurred
Backyard Hens Program Licensing Fee $25.00 $30.00
Page 8 Faith
Black Diamond Gospel Chapel 403.933.4957 212 Centre Ave, Black Diamond
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 403.933.5118 600 Country Meadows St, Turner Valley Saints Evening Light Tabernacle 403.933.2257 130 Sunset Boulevard NW, Turner Valley
Millarville Christ Church 403.933.3620 Hwy 549, 7km east of Hwy 22 S, Millarville
Millarville Community Church 403.931.1618 Hwy 549, 1km east of Hwy 22 S, Millarville
St. George's Anglican Church 403.933.3620 200 Main Street, Turner Valley
St. Michael's Catholic Church 403.933.4955 402 Government Road, Black Diamond
United Church in the Valley 403.933.4114 125 Royal Avenue, Turner Valley
Volunteering
Community groups, non-profit organizations, local boards and committees, and annual events provide a variety of opportunities to give back and make a difference in Turner Valley and the surrounding areas. Each spring volunteers are recognized with a banquet for the work they do in the community, and are treated to an evening of fellowship and entertainment.
Volunteers helping to clean up after the spring flood in June 2013.
Consider volunteering in Turner Valley and help contribute to making this town a great place to live, work, and play! Contact one of our local organizations, listed on page 14, for more information on volunteer opportunities in our community.
Page 9 Facilities
The Town of Turner Valley offers a variety of facilities for hosting and participating in functions and events.
Millennium Park This beautiful park located in downtown Turner Valley offers a perfect spot for a picnic on a sunny afternoon, and hosts many community events throughout the summer months. Inquire at the Town Office about renting the outdoor gazebo.
Skating Rink Flare n’ Derrick Community Hall The seasonal skating rink is located in the center of The heart of the community, and an affordable town and serves as a hub for the Family New Year’s location for community fundraisers or private Eve Celebration each winter. Family skating and functions. The community hall can friendly games of shinny share alternating ice times accommodate up to 300 patrons with a full throughout the winter season. commercial kitchen and newly renovated washroom facilities.
Campgrounds Campsites at the Turner Valley Municipal Campground are managed by the Town of Turner Valley. Open from May through October, camping in town is $33 per campsite per night. Additional camping is available west of Turner Valley in Kananaskis Country at sites such as Bluerock and Sandy McNabb .
Friendship Trail Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool The Friendship Trail exemplifies Turner Valley and A seasonal outdoor pool with an array of Black Diamond’s partnership, and offers a gentle programs to suit all ages and swimming abilities. 3km paved pathway between the towns.
Sheep River Library As a member library of the Marigold System, Sheep River Library has a full catalogue of books and access to materials from across the province.
Spray Park The Spray Park was developed as a partnership initiative between the Town of Turner Valley and the Foothills Lions Club. The Spray Park is open to the public daily during the summer months, weather permitting.
Page 10 2017 Events
Each year, Turner Valley and the surrounding communities host a variety of cultural activities and family-friendly events.
APRIL 8 Children’s Easter Party (Turner Valley Legion Branch #78)
JUNE 3 Turner Valley Discovery Days
Black Diamond Parade
17 Run to the Millarville Market – Half Marathon
Millarville Farmers’ Market opens SEPTEMBER (runs Saturdays through October 8) TBA 23-25 Taste of Diamond Valley Vale’s Cultivation of Art Show Sept. 29-Oct. 1 JULY Alberta Culture Days 1 Canada Day Festivities (Black Diamond) OCTOBER 1 Family Stampede Breakfast Maker and Growers Market (Turner Valley Legion Branch #78) Garlic Festival 1 & 2 Diamond Music Festival 21-31 Turner Valley Legion Spook House 8 Little New York Daze NOVEMBER (Longview) 9-12
15 Millarville Christmas Market
Flower Festival DECEMBER (Christ Church, Millarville) 4 & 5 22-24 Community Christmas Concert Millarville Rodeo 2 23 Christmas Market (Flare ‘n’ Derrick)
Marv’s Annual Rock & Roll Classic Legion Children’s Christmas Party
AUGUST Light Up Black Diamond
19 31 MEC Calgary Sprint Triathlon Turner Valley Family
19-20 New Year’s Eve Celebration
Priddis and Millarville Fair Longstock Music and Arts Festival (Longview) Beneath the Arch Concert Series Music concerts - September to April Turner Valley’s Flare ‘n’ Derrick Community Hall
Turner Valley belongs to the Cool Little Towns partnership. Visit www.coollittletowns.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter for more information on events in our region. Turner Valley and the surrounding towns offer great events, easy weekend driving tours, and unique shopping and dining experiences. Take the back roads and get to know the
region!
www.turnervalley.ca | [email protected] Page 11 Page 12 Recreation and Leisure
• Foothills Lions Club • High Country Minor Hockey Association • Knights of Columbus • Turner Valley Gymnastics • Royal Canadian Legion, Turner Valley Branch # 78 • Army Cadets (now based in High River) • Valley Neighbours Club (seniors club) • Turner Valley Golf Club • Beavers / Cubs / Scouts • Beneath the Arch Concert Series • Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills • Oilfields Curling Club • Girl Guides • Oilfields Historical Society • Foothills Figure Skating Club • Sheep Creek Arts Council • Oilfields Sports Association • Diamond Valley Block Parents
Community Organizations Turner Valley and Black Diamond host a variety of community organizations which are open to residents.
Local Attractions The Foothills region offers a variety of cultural attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy.
• The Friendship Trail features a 3 km paved trail linking the towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond. • Turner Valley Golf Club is both a public and private course with a challenging fairway against the spectacular backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The restaurant is open to the public. • Kananaskis Country located just minutes west of Turner Valley offering camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, fishing, bird watching and other activities. • Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary offers wildlife-viewing opportunities throughout the summer, west of Turner Valley • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site south on Highway 22 is a unique historic site commemorating ranching in Canada. • Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre is a world class show jumping center located 30 minutes northeast of Turner Valley. • Cool Little Towns highlights small town charm down the back roads of southwestern Alberta. • Turner Valley Gas Plant National Historic Site
Page 13 Health and Social Services Turner Valley is supported by Alberta Health Services and many complementary wellness organizations.
Alberta Health Services
Oilfields General Hospital provides comprehensive health services to area residents that includes an emergency medical department, mental health support, a laboratory, and imaging services. Alberta Health Services also provides home-care through Oilfields General Hospital, and operates Health Link for advice from nurses and health care professionals. Call 811 to reach Health Link.
Foothills Family Medical Centre
The Foothills Family Medical Centre is located in Black Diamond, and is staffed with dedicated family physicians to serve area residents.
Seniors’ Well-Being
Seniors wellness in Turner Valley is supported by the Foothills Foundation which provides assisted living facilities around the region. The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Seniors provides additional resources and services, and publishes an annual Seniors’ Programs and Services Guide.
Family and Community Support Services
Turner Valley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) assists local non-profit organizations through funding and program support from the provincial Human Services Ministry. Visit the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta website for more information, www.fcssaa.org.
Additional Health and Wellness Services
The area surrounding Turner Valley is supported by many practitioners offering dental, vision, homeopathic, Affordable Housing chiropractic and physiotherapy services, as well as dependable pharmacies. The Foothills Foundation is a not-for- profit housing management organization with a mandate to Community Partners/Programs Phone provide safe affordable housing opportunities and services to individuals Family and Community Services—BD 403.933.4348 and families within the partnering Family and Community Services—TV 403.933.4944 municipalities. Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills 403.933.4066 Foothills Country Hospice 403.995.4673 Okotoks Family Resource Centre 403.995.2626 Oilfields Food Bank
Foothills Regional Victim Services 403.652.2359 The Oilfields Food Bank is operated out Rowan House Women’s Emergency 403.652.3311 of the basement of the United Church
Shelter 1.855.652.331 in the Valley, 125 Royal Ave NW. 1 The food bank is open Tuesdays from FCSS Subsidized Taxi Program 403.512.8773 1pm to 3pm. (qualified residents) 403.650.2175 t. 403.612.1291 Volunteer Tax Program 403.933.4348
Community Babysitter Training Course 403.933.4348 Subsidized Housekeeping Program Page 14 Education
Turner Valley is part of the Foothills School Division #38 based in High River, and is served by a number of public, private and alternative schools located in the region.
Foothills School Division #38 PO Box 5700 129 – 4 Avenue S.W. High River Alberta, T1V 1M7
t. 403.652.3001 or 403.938.6436 f. 403.652.4204 www.fsd38.ab.ca
Public Separate
Turner Valley Elementary - grades K-6 Separate schools are located in Okotoks. 403.938.7359 Contact Christ the Redeemer School Division for more information. C. Ian McLaren School - grades K-6 403.938.8395 (Black Diamond) 403.938.7295
Oilfields Junior/Senior High School – grades 7-12 (Black Diamond) 403.938.4973
Private Other
Strathcona‐Tweedsmuir School – grades K‐12 Cameron Crossing Jr. High School 403.938.4431 403.938.6072
Edison School Centre for Learning at Home 403.938.7670 1.800.659.1945
Adult learning There are a variety of continuing adult education and post-secondary institutions easily accessible from Turner Valley. Bow Valley College, Okotoks Campus 403.476.2233 Foothills Continuing Education Council 403.850.2187 Okotoks Family Resource Centre 403.995.2626
Post-Secondary Institutions University of Calgary 403.220.5110 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1.877.284.7248 Mount Royal University 403.440.6111 University of Lethbridge – Calgary Campus 403.571.3360 University of Alberta – Calgary Campus 403.718.6375
Page 15 Taxation
Turner Valley Town Council sets the municipal mill rate annually based on the Capital and Operating Budgets developed at the start of each year.
Service Provision
Taxes are levied on owners of property to pay for a variety of services including:
Water Treatment plant / reservoir / distribution lines / service Sewer Westend Regional Sewage Services Commission – treatment / storage / lift stations / distribution lines Roads Maintenance / snow removal / sidewalks / pathways Solid Waste Garbage collection / landfill remittance / Recycling Centre Parks & Recreation Parks maintenance / Campground maintenance / Swimming Pool operations & maintenance / baseball diamond maintenance / Soccer Field maintenance / Ice Rink operations & maintenance Police Peace Officers / bylaw enforcement Fire Fire control and support / safety codes enforcement Animal Control Animal Control Officer / Animal Pound Public Library Learning and program centre Administration Public service / economic development / community events Planning & Development Safe building permitting and regulation Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission Ambulance / 911 dispatch Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Community and social support Education Remittance to public and separate education systems (K – 12) Foothills Foundation Seniors’ housing
Residential and Non-Residential 2017 Mill Rates Property Tax = Farmland residential property Municipal Tax Rate 7.99999 8.57999 assessment x mill rate / 1000 Foothills Foundation/ 0.12065 0.12065 Westwinds Communities Education 2.30877 3.58680
Taxes are due by June 30 of each year. Late taxes incur a 6% penalty on July 1 and again on October 1 on any unpaid balance unless you are enrolled in the Tax Installment Payment Plan. On January 1, late tax payments incur an additional 12% penalty.
Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)
TIPP is an easy and convenient tax payment process that divides your property tax into automatic payments at the beginning of each month, helping you budget for other expenses while avoiding a large lump sum coming due. TIPP application forms are available online and at the Municipal Office.
Page 16 Doing Business in Turner Valley Turner Valley’s economy has evolved since its birth as an oil and gas boom town with a strong agricultural base. Now, our economy is also supported by light industry, professional services, home-based businesses, telecommuting, tourism, and recreation. An assortment of unique specialty shops, restaurants and art studios – many in heritage buildings – form the majority of retail businesses within the downtown area.
Business Licences Businesses operating in Turner Valley are required to hold a current business licence. Business licences purchased in Turner Valley or Black Diamond are valid in both towns. Business licences are renewed annually, with temporary licences available for contractors or seasonal operations. Business licence fees are as follows:
Resident Non-Resident Weekly $ 15.00 $ 30.00 Monthly $ 30.00 $ 60.00 Semi Annual $ 100.00 $ 150.00 Annual (Calendar Year) $ 150.00 $ 250.00
Target Growth Sectors • ‘Artpreneurs’ (arts and culture enterprises) • Commercial Services • Very light industry (regional markets, hobby craft, agri-tourism, environmental) • Home-based business, cottage-industry • Tourism, environmental and recreational services
Financial Institutions Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) - 104 Main Street NW Alberta Treasury Branch (located in Black Diamond ‐ 3 km) Okotoks provides additional banking options
Community Futures Highwood Community Futures is a federal government initiative that assists rural communities to develop strategies for dealing with changing economic environments. Community Futures recognizes that local people and communities are best able to solve their own problems and shape their own futures. Community Futures are entrepreneurial development centers that provide services to people looking to start or expand a business. Contact Community Futures for: • Repayable loans (normally up to a maximum of $150,000) • One-on-one business training and advising • Succession planning • Youth business support • Community economic development programs t. 403.995.4151 www.cfhighwood.net
Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce The Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting and improving trade and commerce, and developing the economic, civic and social welfare of the district served by the organization (Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville, Longview and surrounding area). www.diamondvalleychamber.ca
Page 17 Business Development Bank of Canada
The BDC is owned by the Government of Canada and offers business loans and consulting services to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed through specialized financing, venture capital, equity-based lending and transition capital.
1.877.232.2269 www.bdc.ca
Business Link
Business Link is Alberta's entrepreneurial hub. Supported by the Governments of Alberta and Canada, Business Link is a non-profit organization that helps Alberta entrepreneurs start their own businesses.
1.800.272.9675 www.businesslink.ca
Biz Pal
BizPaL is a jointly managed and collaborative effort by governments at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels to provide new businesses with access to the necessary permits and licences required to start and grow.
1.888.576.4444 www.bizpal.ca
Alberta Small Business Resources
Alberta Small Business Resources is a directory of business resources for new and established entrepreneurs.
www.smallbusiness.alberta.ca
Planning, Permits and Inspections
Town of Turner Valley planning department: [email protected], 403.933.4944
Builders in Town
Carolina Homes Inc. Woodmaster Homes Ltd. 403.256.5544 403.933.4828
www.spacesforlife.com www.woodmasterhomes.ca
Magnat Developments Inc. Porchlight Developments 403.804.8757 403.933.3440
www.magnatdevelopments.com www.myporchlight.ca
Realtors
Century 21 Foothills Real Estate The Real Estate Company, Ltd. 403.933.2188 403.605.7154
www.c21foothills.ca www.trecl.com Re/Max Signature Properties Royal LePage Solutions 403.863.9585 403.933.2900 www.remax.ca/ab/turner-valley-real-estate/ www.royallepagesolutions.com
Page 18 At a Glance - Community Profile
Population Age Structure (2016) Residential Construction
Src. Statistics Canada 2016 Federal Census Commercial Construction Education (see p.16 for details)
K-6 public schools – Turner Valley and Black Diamond 7-12 public school – Black Diamond Separate school division – Okotoks Regional private schools
Medical (see p. 15 for details)
• Oilfields Regional Hospital – Black Diamond (5 minutes east) • High River Hospital – 30 minutes southeast • Health Unit: 403.933.8505 • Medical clinic, chiropractic, physiotherapy, dental, optometry, naturopathic services available locally
Tax Rates (2017) (see p. 17 for details) New Business Licences Issued Residential/Farmland Non-Residential Municipal Tax Rate 7.999 8.57999 Foothills Foundation 0.12065 0.12065 Education 2.30877 3.58680
Recreation Amenities
• 18 hole golf course (Turner Valley Golf and Country Club) • Oilfields Arena and Curling Club (Black Diamond) with one arena, four indoor curling sheets, and one outdoor arena • Friendship Trail - 3 km paved pathway connecting Turner Valley and Black Diamond • Sheep River Library • Eastern access to Kananaskis Country - hiking, camping, outdoor recreation • Turner Valley Municipal Campground • Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool - outdoor, seasonal • Skating rink - outdoor, seasonal (Turner Valley) Nearby Facilities & Attractions • Skateboard park (Black Diamond) • Millarville Racetrack hosts a Fair, Rodeo and Farmer’s Market (10 minutes north) • Kananaskis Country (direct access to the provincial park is 15 minutes west) Accommodation • Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre (15 minutes northeast) • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site (15 minutes south) • Woodstock Hotel • Black Diamond Hotel • Banff National Park (75 minutes north-west) • Windflower Bed and Breakfast • Regional Campgrounds • The Cowboy Trail (Highway 22 north to Mayerthorpe and south to Cardston)
Page 19 At a Glance - Community Profile Location
The Town of Turner Valley is located in the Municipal District of Foothills, situated next to Kananaskis Country, where the prairies meet the Rockies, and approximately 55km southwest of Calgary on Highway 22. Driving Times: Black Diamond – 5 minutes; Okotoks – 20 minutes (Hwy 7); South Calgary – 30 minutes; High River – 30 minutes Latitude: 50 degrees, 42 minutes Longitude: 114 degrees, 14 minutes PopulationElevation: 1080 metres/ 3542.2 feet
Transportation
Road: Highway 22 (E to Black Diamond, N to Bragg Creek; S to Coleman / B.C.) Highway 7 (E to Okotoks) Air: Okotoks Air Ranch Airport - 3000 ft. lighted runway Calgary International Airport - 55 minutes Bus: Greyhound Service - Okotoks Src. Stats. Canada (Census Data 2006, 2011, 2016) On-It Commuter Transit Service - weekdays to Okotoks and Calgary www.onitregionaltransit.ca Trade Area
Local - 5,000 Regional - 15,000 Communications Newspapers: Employment Base Okotoks Western Wheel (weekly), www.westernwheel.com Gateway Gazette www.panopticnews.com/gatewaygazette Home-based businesses, tele-commuting, agriculture, oil Okotoks Online okotoksonline.com and gas, tourism, commercial and professional services, value-added. Radio: AM 1140 www.am1140radio.com The Eagle 100.9 FM www.theeagle1009.com Sun Country 99.7 www.sun99radio.com Future Growth Sectors Telephone, TV and Internet: Professional services, commercial services, very light industry (regional markets, hobby craft), home-based TELUS 1.888.811.2323 www.telus.ca business and tele-commuting, tourism and recreational Rogers 1.866.877.3824 www.rogers.com services, farm-to-table, value-added products. Shaw 1.888.472.2222 www.shaw.ca Eastlink 1.888.345.1111 www.eastlink.ca/west Bell 1.866.301.1942 www.bell.ca Xplornet 1.877.959.5717 www.xplornet.com
Emergency Services Light Industrial/Commercial Lands Emergency response service (police, fire, EMS) - 911 Developable commercial/industrial land - privately and • publicly owned. • Police - RCMP Detachment • Municipal Peace Officers Contact the Town of Turner Valley for more information: • Fire - professionally trained volunteer fire department 403.933.4944; [email protected]. • Ambulance - 24 hour emergency response
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Alberta’s destination – Turner Valley.
Listen to the leaves sing in the chinook winds as deer amble lazily through the neighbourhood and out towards the Rockies. Tucked into the lap of the foothills where the prairies meet the mountains, Turner Valley is an idyllic setting to enjoy breathtaking scenery as you discover the myriad activities and services our area has to offer.
Head west of town in the early hours to hike trails leading into the heart of Kananaskis. Here you find the bighorn sheep that inspired the Stoney First Nations’ name for the Sheep River. In the spring and summer, a number of furry inhabitants speckle the rolling hills, allowing, perhaps, a close encounter with a black bear and her cubs, a flock of migrating birds, a meandering moose, or an amphibious wanderer.
After a relaxing morning in the wilds of Alberta, the setting which inspired the first explorers to come west, head back to town for a late breakfast at one of the local cafes. Farm-to-table isn’t just an idea in Turner Valley, it’s a lifestyle, one that has drawn many distinctive ventures to set up shop in the downtown.
Stay a while and enjoy a sample of from the distillery that was drawn to Turner Valley for the same reason as the early explorers – the glacial waters of the Rocky Mountains, and world-class soil that produces second-to- none grains.
For the day-tripper, bring the kids to splash around in the spray park or take a stroll down the Friendship Trail. Visit on a weekend to take in a community event, and soak in the surroundings that have inspired artists, musicians, and the occasional traveler not just to stop and visit, but to stay, coming to call Turner Valley home.
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