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Turner Valley offers residents and visitors access to a lifestyle worth celebrating, just minutes from Kananaskis ’s destination – Turner Valley. Country in an area rich in natural beauty. Only 35 minutes southwest of the City of , our community provides an endless choice of outdoor recreation, entrepreneurial opportunities, and programs and services Listen to the leaves rustling in the chinook winds as deer amble lazily through the neighbourhood and out for families and individuals. Situated in the lap of the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the town draws towards the Rockies. Tucked into the lap of the foothills where the prairies meet the mountains, Turner Valley is visitors from around the world to enjoy its charm, mountain-fresh air and friendly people. an idyllic setting to enjoy breathtaking scenery as you discover the myriad activities and services our area has to offer. Turner Valley is a great place to live – close enough to commute to Calgary, but far enough away to feel immersed in a peaceful country landscape. The combination of affordable housing, access to quality Head west of town in the early hours to hike trails leading into the heart of medical care, outstanding educational, recreational and retail facilities, and wide-open spaces makes Kananaskis. Here you find the bighorn sheep that inspired the Stoney First Turner Valley an ideal location to live and work. Nations’ name for the . In the spring and summer, a number of furry inhabitants speckle the rolling hills, allowing, perhaps, a close encounter We invite you to attend an event, meet your neighbours, and participate in our dynamic community. For with a black bear and her cubs, a flock of migrating birds, a meandering more information on community events and municipal services and moose, or an amphibious wanderer. programs, please visit www.turnervalley.ca.

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 Contents the local cafes. Farm-to-table isn’t just an idea in Turner Valley, it’s a lifestyle, New Residents 4 one that has drawn many distinctive ventures to set up shop in the downtown. Key Contacts 4 Stay a while and enjoy a sample of from the distillery that was drawn to Turner Valley for the same reason as History 5 the early explorers – the glacial waters of the Rocky Mountains, and world-class soil that produces second-to- Sustainability 5 none grains. Garbage and Recycling 6 For the day-tripper, bring the kids to splash around in the spray park or take a stroll down the Friendship Trail. Utilities 7 Visit on a weekend to take in a community event and soak in the surroundings that have inspired artists, Animals in Turner Valley 8 musicians, and the occasional traveler not only to stop and visit, but to stay, coming to call Turner Valley home. Faith 9 Volunteering 9 Facilities 10 Calendar of Local 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 Back to Nature 22

Page 22 Updated February 2020 Page 3 New Residents At a Glance - Community Profile

Turner Valley’s location makes it an ideal place to live, with an easy commute to Calgary, and High Location River during the week, and doorstep access to on the weekends. The Town of Turner Valley is located in , approximately 55km southwest of Calgary on Highway 22. 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. Driving Times: Black Diamond – 5 minutes; Okotoks – 20 minutes (Hwy 7); New residents must register for a post office box through Post, as door-to-door mail service is not South Calgary – 30 minutes; offered in town. The Post Office is located on Main Street, across from the Sheep River Library. – 30 minutes Call the Turner Valley Post Office at 403.933.7225 for more information on obtaining a post office box. Latitude: 50 degrees, 42 minutes Longitude: 114 degrees, 14 minutes Elevation: 1080 meters/ 3542.2 feet

Key Contacts

Emergency Services 911 Trade Area In case of fire, medical or police emergency Local - 5,000 Regional - 15,000 Transportation Animal Control Officer 403.333.1290 or 403.863.4341 Bylaw Concerns Line 403.863.4341 Road: Highway 22 (E to Black Diamond, N to ; Emergency Services S to Coleman / B.C.) Canada Post Office (all residences require a P.O. box) 403.933.7225 Highway 7 (E to Okotoks) Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool (seasonal) 403.933.7483 or 403.933.4944 • Emergency response service (police, fire, EMS) - 911 Fire Department (non-emergency) 403.933.5553 • Police - RCMP Detachment Air: Okotoks Air Ranch Airport - 3000 ft. lighted runway Flare n’ Derrick Community Hall 403.933.4944 • Municipal Peace Officers Calgary International Airport - 55 minutes Oilfields Recycling Centre 403.933.3303 • Fire - professionally trained volunteer fire department Bus: Greyhound Service - Okotoks RCMP (non-emergency) 403.933.7227 • Ambulance - 24 hour emergency response Sheep River Library 403.933.3278 Turner Valley Municipal Campground 403.993.4944 Accommodation Communications Water and Sewer 24-hr line 403.933.5190 Woodstock Hotel Newspapers: Town of Black Diamond 403.933.4348 Black Diamond Hotel Okotoks Western Wheel (weekly), www.westernwheel.com Foothills County 403.652.2341 or 403-931-1905 Windflower Bed and Breakfast Gateway Gazette www.panopticnews.com/gatewaygazette Town of Okotoks 403.938.4404 Turner Valley Municipal Campground Okotoks Online www.okotoksonline.com Village of Longview 403.558.3922 Foothills Lions Campground, Black Diamond Radio: Regional Campgrounds (Kananaskis Country)

Employment Base AM 1140 www.am1140radio.com RJ Sigurdsdon, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Highwood The Eagle 100.9 FM www.theeagle1009.com Home-based businesses, tele-commuting, agriculture, oil Sun Country 99.7 www.sun99radio.com Constituency Office Legislature Office and gas, tourism, commercial and professional services, Telephone, TV and Internet: value-added. Unit #5, 49 Elizabeth Street 503E Legislature Building TELUS 1.888.811.2323 www.telus.ca Box 568 9718—107 Street Future Growth Sectors Rogers 1.866.877.3824 www.rogers.com Okotoks, AB T1S 1A7 , AB T5K 2B6 Shaw 1.888.472.2222 www.shaw.ca Eastlink 1.888.345.1111 www.eastlink.ca/west t. 403.995.5488 t. 780.638.3156 Professional services, commercial services, very light e. [email protected] industry (regional markets, hobby craft), home-based business and tele-commuting, tourism and recreational John Barlow, Member of Parliament (MP) for Foothills services, farm-to-table, value-added products. Constituency Office Parliament Office Light Industrial/Commercial Lands 109– 4 Avenue SW Parliament Office PO Box 5448 House of Commons Developable commercial/industrial land - privately and publicly owned. High River, AB T1V 1M5 Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 t. 403.603.3665 Contact the Town of Turner Valley for more information: 403.933.4944; [email protected]. e. [email protected]

Page 4 Page 21 At a Glance - Community Profile History

Turner Valley Population 1991-2016 * Residential Construction 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 Source. Commercial Construction on this foundation, we can take the initiative that made the region Population Age Structure (2016) * 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. New Business Licenses Issued Turner Valley is dedicated to conserving the surrounding natural resources through various measures. Median Household Income (2016) * 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

recycle. Other information pieces include Residents are encouraged to get Src: Town of Turner Valley ideas on gardening in ways that back to nature to deepen their The Town uses solar power at the support native species, while Recreational Amenities appreciation for the land, water, Water Treatment Plant and Town preventing unwanted and native flowers, migratory birds Shop, has upgraded outdoor • 18 hole golf course - the Turner Valley Golf and Country Club) harmful weeds. • Oilfields Arena and Curling Club (Black Diamond) with one arena, four indoor and hardy animals found in the lighting to high efficiency bulbs, Highest Level of Education Attained (2016)* curling sheets, and one outdoor arena • Friendship Trail - 3 km paved pathway connecting Turner Valley and Black region. and supported the development Recycling and composting Diamond of a LEED certified library. services are supported regionally • Sheep River Library Source: , 2011 Federal Census Additionally, the Town is a • Eastern access to Kananaskis Country - hiking, camping, outdoor recreation by the Oilfields Recycling Centre • Turner Valley Municipal Campground member of a number of regional and Foothills Regional Landfill. • Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool - outdoor, seasonal • Skating rink - outdoor, seasonal (Turner Valley) partnerships intended to support • Skateboard park (Black Diamond) and enhance sustainable living.

Nearby Facilities & Attractions Water Conservation • Racetrack hosts a Fair, Rodeo and Farmer’s Market (10 minutes north) • Kananaskis Country (direct access to the provincial park is 15 minutes west) • Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre (15 minutes northeast) The Town of Turner Valley is committed to water conservation and encourages residents to: use rain barrels • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site (15 minutes south) • Banff National Park (75 minutes north-west) to collect water for lawns and gardens, landscape effectively to reduce water waste, check toilets and • The Cowboy Trail (Highway 22 north to and south to ) faucets for leaks, and contact the Town if you notice running water around curb stops or any oddly * Source: Statistics Canada persistent puddles.

Page 20 Page 5 Garbage Collection Business Development Bank of Canada The BDC is owned by the Government of Canada and offers business loans and consulting services to help Turner Valley provides automated curbside Canadian businesses grow and succeed through specialized financing, venture capital, equity-based lending garbage collection to all residences on a weekly and transition capital. basis. 1.877.232.2269 New residences must request a garbage bin by www.bdc.ca calling the municipal office at 403.933.4944. Alberta Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Tuesdays: Solid waste pick-up occurs for Leads economic development efforts, supports businesses and investors and promotes Alberta's tourism residences located on the north side of Sunset industry. Boulevard and all residences north to Dunham 780-427-2711 Lane, including Seclusion Valley. www.alberta.ca/economic-development-trade-and-tourism.aspx

Wednesdays: Solid Waste pick-up occurs for Business Link residences located on the South side of Sunset Business Link is Alberta's entrepreneurial hub. Supported by the Governments of Alberta and Canada, Business Boulevard and all residences south to Bailey Link is a non-profit organization that helps Alberta entrepreneurs start their own businesses. Ridge, including Royalite Way. 1.800.272.9675 www.businesslink.ca Black Diamond/Turner Valley Transfer Station: Biz Pal West of Black Diamond at 168St. W & 402 Ave (SE-17-20-2-W5M) BizPaL is a jointly managed and collaborative effort by governments at the federal, provincial, territorial and Transfer Station hours: municipal levels to provide new businesses with access to the necessary permits and licences required to start April 15 - Nov 15: Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and grow. Nov 16 - April 14: Open Friday-Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 1.888.576.4444 www.bizpal.ca 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. Alberta Small Business Resources Alberta Small Business Resources is a directory of business resources for new and established entrepreneurs. Recycling www.smallbusiness.alberta.ca Recyclables must be taken directly to the Oilfields Recycling Centre located at 106 Royal Avenue NE. Oilfields Recycling Centre hours: Planning, Permits and Inspections Town of Turner Valley planning department: [email protected], 403.933.4944 Sunday - WEdnesday CLOSED Thursday—Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Builders in Town

Carolina Homes Inc. Woodmaster Homes Ltd.

The Oilfields Recycling Centre is CLOSED SATURDAYS OF LONG WEEKENDS when the Monday is observed as a holiday. 403.256.5544 403.933.4828

Oilfields Recycling Centre - Accepted items (sorted into the following categories): www.spacesforlife.com www.woodmasterhomes.ca 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, Magnat Developments Inc. Porchlight Developments photocopy paper, loose leaf paper, file folders, box board, wrapping 403.804.8757 403.933.3440 paper, message pad paper, telephone books. Corrugated cardboard Un-waxed only, must be flattened. www.magnatdevelopments.com www.myporchlight.ca

Household Metal Rinsed cans and lids, clean aluminum foil. Clear glass Jars - no lids or labels, window glass. Realtors Cellphones and electronic waste Used phones and batteries, computer towers/monitors, printers, laptops, cables, televisions. Century 21 Foothills Real Estate The Real Estate Company, Ltd.

403.933.2188 403.605.7154 The following items are NOT accepted* at the Oilfields Recycling Centre: Plastics, waxed cardboard boxes, milk/juice containers, books with glued/wired binding, wood, polystyrene, www.c21foothills.ca www.trecl.com Styrofoam packaging, automotive parts and batteries, household hazardous waste (HHW) containers. Re/Max Signature Properties Royal LePage Solutions *These items may be taken directly to the Foothills Regional Landfill located outside of Okotoks. 403.863.9585 403.933.2900 www.remax.ca/ab/turner-valley-real-estate/ www.royallepagesolutions.com

Page 6 Page 19 Doing Business in Turner Valley Utilities

Turner Valley’s economy has evolved since its birth as an oil and gas boom town with a strong agricultural The Town of Turner Valley provides water, sewer and garbage collection services, and hosts the Oilfields base. Now, our economy is also supported by light industry, professional services, home-based businesses, Recycling Centre which is jointly managed by the Town of Turner Valley, the Town of Black Diamond, the MD telecommuting, tourism, and recreation. An assortment of unique specialty shops, restaurants and art studios of Foothills and the Village of Longview. – many in heritage buildings – form the majority of retail businesses within the downtown area. Residential utilities are billed bi-monthly (every two months) Utilities Emergencies Business Licences 2020 Utility Rates SRRUC Water and Sewer Businesses operating in Turner Valley are required to hold a current business licence. Business licences Utility Residential Commercial 24 hour emergency line: purchased in Turner Valley or Black Diamond are valid in both towns. Business licences are renewed annually, Water - Base Rate $25.67 $25.67 403.933.5190 with temporary licences available for contractors or seasonal operations. Business licence fees are as follows: Water - 0.00-23.00 cubic meters $1.86/cubic meter $2.00/cubic meter Turner Valley Public Works Resident Non-Resident Water - 23.01-46.00 cubic meters $1.93/cubic meter $2.00/cubic meter 24 hour emergency line: Weekly $ 15.00 $ 30.00 Water - over 46 cubic meters $2.00/cubic meter $2.00/cubic meter 403.369.4966 Monthly $ 30.00 $ 60.00 Sewer Base Rate $33.79 $33.79 Fortis Alberta (electricity) Semi Annual $ 100.00 $ 125.00 Wastewater - 0.00-23.00 cubic meters $2.58/cubic meter $2.70/cubic meter 24 hour emergency line: Annual (Calendar Year) $ 150.00 $ 250.00 Sewer - 23.01-46.00 cubic meters $2.64/cubic meter $2.70/cubic meter 403.310.9473 Target Growth Sectors Sewer - over 46 cubic meters $2.70/cubic meter $2.70/cubic meter Atco Gas • ‘Artpreneurs’ (arts and culture enterprises) Stormwater Base Rate $10.05 $10.05 24 hour emergency line: 1.800.511.3447 • Commercial Services Automated Garbage Collection $28.00 n/a

• Very light industry (regional markets, hobby craft, agri-tourism, environmental) Recycling Centre Fee $12.00 $16.00 Street Light Repairs • Home-based business, cottage-industry Fortis Alberta: • Tourism, environmental and recreational services 403.310.9473 Electricity and Natural Gas Financial Institutions Electricity and natural gas are deregulated in Alberta. All new homes must register accounts with a regulated energy provider before Alberta Treasury Branch (located in Black Diamond ‐ 3 km) Okotoks provides additional banking options qualifying to transfer to private energy retailers. Visit ucahelps.alberta.ca or www.utilitynet.net for more information on Community Futures Highwood utility providers in Alberta or contact:

Community Futures is a federal government initiative that assists rural communities to develop strategies for Regulated dealing with changing economic environments. Community Futures recognizes that local people and EPCOR 403.310.4300 www.epcor.ca A non-profit corporation that pro- communities are best able to solve their own problems and shape their own futures. Community Futures are Direct Energy 1.866.374.6299 www.directenergy.ca vides communication entrepreneurial development centers that provide services to people looking to start or expand a business. between the digging Private Contact Community Futures for: community and the owners of bur- Foothills Energy Co-op 1.877.403.0983 www.foothillsenergycoop.ca ied facilities to arrange for the • Repayable loans (normally up to a maximum of $150,000) Enmax 1.877.571.7111 www.enmax.com marking of the • One-on-one business training and advising Just Energy Alberta 1.877.428.8529 www.justenergy.com location of buried utilities • Succession planning Bullfrog Power 1.877.360.3464 www.bullfrogpower.com before a ground disturbance takes • Youth business support place.

• Community economic development programs Click or call before you dig! Communications t. 403.995.4151 albertaonecall.com www.cfhighwood.net Turner Valley is supported by the following telephone, 1.800.242.3447 satellite and internet providers: Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce TELUS 1.888.811.2323 www.telus.ca For water and sewer locates, con- The Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting and improving trade and commerce, Rogers 1.855.381.7834 www.rogers.com tact the municipal office and developing the economic, civic and social welfare of the district served by the organization (Black Shaw 1.888.472.2222 www.shaw.ca 403.933.4944 Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville, Longview and surrounding area). Eastlink 1.888.345.1111 www.eastlink.ca/west www.diamondvalleychamber.ca Bell 1.866.778.5529 www.bell.ca Xplornet 1.866.841.6001 www.xplornet.com

Page 18 Page 7 Animals in Turner Valley Taxation

Turner Valley Town Council sets the municipal mill rate annually based on the Capital and Operating Budgets Dogs and cats are welcome in Turner Valley. Animals over the age of 6 months require a licence. A licence developed at the start of each year. 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 Service Provision become lost. Taxes are levied on owners of property to pay for a variety of services including:

Pet owners have a responsibility to their pets. You should not Water Treatment plant / reservoir / distribution lines / service undertake pet ownership unless you are willing to commit to the Sewer Westend Regional Sewage Services Commission – treatment / storage / animal throughout its life. Animals should be spayed or neutered lift stations / distribution lines to prevent the arrival of unwanted kittens or puppies. Roads Maintenance / snow removal / sidewalks / pathways

Solid Waste Garbage collection / landfill remittance / Recycling Centre 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 Parks & Recreation Parks maintenance / Campground maintenance / Swimming Pool operations & place for everyone! maintenance / baseball diamond maintenance / Soccer Field maintenance / Ice Rink operations & maintenance Turner Valley’ Backyard Hens Program permits residents to raise up to six Police Peace Officers / bylaw enforcement hens in a backyard henhouse. Residents must apply through the Municipal Office and coops must be inspected and approved before Fire Fire control and support / safety codes enforcement chickens may be kept within town limits. Animal Control Animal Control Officer / Animal Pound Public Library Learning and program centre Lost Animals Administration Public service / economic development / community events Animals found running at large will be taken to the Municipal Pound and are held for a maxi- Planning & Development Safe building permitting and regulation

mum of 5 days, if they have a valid licence, or a maximum of 3 days if they do not have a Foothills Regional licence. Following these timelines, the animals will then be turned over to a no-kill shelter. Emergency Services Contact the Animal Control Officer if you have lost your pet at 403.333.1290 or 403.863.4341 Commission Ambulance / 911 dispatch Family and Community Animal Licensing Fee Schedule Support Services (FCSS) Community and social support Education Remittance to public and separate education systems (K – 12) Renewed by January 31 / New Animal Regular Fee (Renewed Feb. 1 - Dec. 31) Annual Dog and Cat Licences Foothills Foundation Seniors’ housing

Per Dog (Spayed/Neutered) $20.00 $25.00 2019 Mill Rates Per Dog (Unaltered) $55.00 $60.00 Per Cat (Spayed/Neutered) $5.00 $10.00 Residential and Non-Residential Per Cat (Unaltered) $45.00 $50.00 Farmland Property Tax =

Municipal Tax Rate 7.66666 8.57999 residential property assessment Additional Animal Tags x mill rate / 1000 Westwind Communities 0.12605 0.12605 Temporary Tag $5.00 $5.00 Replacement Tag $5.00 $5.00 Education 2.56000 3.76000

Service Animals Exempt Exempt

Other Taxes are due by July 15 of each year. Late taxes incur a 12% penalty on July 16 on any unpaid balance unless you are enrolled in the Tax Installment Payment Plan. On January 1, late tax payments incur an additional 12% Impound Fee $75.00 per day or portion thereof penalty. Aggressive Animal Impound Fee $300.00 per day or portion thereof Veterinary Fees As incurred Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) TIPP is an easy and convenient tax payment process that divides your property tax into automatic payments at Backyard Hens Program the beginning of each month, helping you budget for other expenses while avoiding a large lump sum coming Licensing Fee $25.00 $30.00 due. TIPP application forms are available online and at the Municipal Office.

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Turner Valley is part of the Foothills School Division #38 based in High River, and is served by a number of Black Diamond Gospel Chapel 403.933.4957 212 Centre Ave, Black Diamond public, private and alternative schools located in the region. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Foothills School Division #38 403.933.5118 600 Country Meadows St, Turner Valley PO Box 5700 Saints 129 – 4 Avenue S.W. High River Evening Light Tabernacle 403.933.2257 130 Sunset Boulevard NW, Turner Valley Alberta, T1V 1M7 Millarville Christ Church 403.933.3620 Hwy 549, 7km east of Hwy 22 S, t. 403.652.3001 or 403.938.6436 Millarville f. 403.652.4204 www.fsd38.ab.ca Millarville Community Church 403.931.1618 Hwy 549, 1km east of Hwy 22 S, Millarville Public Separate St. George's Anglican Church 403.933.3620 200 Main Street, Turner Valley Turner Valley Elementary - grades K-6 Separate schools are located in Okotoks. 403.938.7359 Contact Christ the Redeemer School Division St. Michael's Catholic Church 403.933.4955 402 Government Road, Black Diamond for more information. C. Ian McLaren School - grades K-6 403.938.8395 United Church in the Valley 403.933.4114 125 Royal Avenue, Turner Valley (Black Diamond) 403.938.7295 Volunteering Oilfields Junior/Senior High School – grades 7-12 Community groups, non-profit organizations, local boards and committees, and annual events provide a (Black Diamond) 403.938.4973 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 Private Other an evening of fellowship and entertainment.

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

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 Volunteers helping to clean up after the spring flood in June 2013.

Mount Royal University 403.440.6111

University of – Calgary Campus 403.571.3360 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 University of Alberta – Calgary Campus 403.718.6375 volunteer opportunities in our community.

Page 16 Page 9 Facilities Health and Social Services

The Town of Turner Valley offers a variety of facilities for hosting and participating in functions and events. Turner Valley is supported by Alberta Health Services and many complementary wellness organizations.

Alberta Health Services

Millennium Park Oilfields General Hospital in Black Diamond (717 Government Road S) provides comprehensive health services This beautiful park located in downtown Turner to area residents that includes an emergency medical department, mental health support, a laboratory, and Valley offers a perfect spot for a picnic on a imaging services. Phone 403.933.2222 sunny afternoon, and hosts many community events throughout the summer months. Inquire at The Health Unit is located at Oilfields Hospital: 403.933.8505 the Town Office about renting the outdoor gazebo. 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.

High River Hospital is located 35 minutes SE of Turner Valley - address is 550 9 Ave SW, High River.

Skating Rink Flare n’ Derrick Community Hall South Health Campus (Hospital) is 40 minutes NW of Turner Valley - address is 4448 Front St SE Calgary. 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 Foothills Family Medical Centre is located at 114 - 1 St SW Black Diamond, and is staffed with dedicated family Eve Celebration each winter. Family skating and functions. The community hall can physicians to serve area residents. Phone: 933-4368. accommodate up to 300 patrons with a full friendly games of shinny share alternating ice times FFMC also has a satellite office in Turner Valley at 101 Sunset Blvd. SW. commercial kitchen and newly renovated throughout the winter season. washroom facilities. 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 Campgrounds resources and services, and publishes an annual Seniors’ Programs and Services Guide. Campsites at the Turner Valley Municipal Campground are managed by the Town of Turner Family and Community Support Services Valley. Open from May through October, camping Turner Valley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) assists local non-profit organizations through in town is $33 per campsite per night. Additional funding and program support from the provincial Human Services Ministry. Visit the Family and Community camping is available west of Turner Valley in Support Services Association of Alberta website for more information, www.fcssaa.org Kananaskis Country at sites such as Bluerock and Sandy McNabb . Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool – Aquasize Additional Health and Wellness Services

The area surrounding Turner Valley is supported by many Affordable Housing Friendship Trail Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool practitioners offering dental, optometry, naturopathic, The Foothills Foundation is a not-for-profit The Friendship Trail exemplifies Turner Valley and A seasonal outdoor pool with an array of chiropractic and physiotherapy services, as well as housing management organization with Black Diamond’s partnership, and offers a gentle programs to suit all ages and swimming abilities. dependable pharmacies. a mandate to provide safe affordable 3km paved pathway between the towns. housing opportunities and services to individuals and families within the Community Partners/Programs Phone partnering municipalities. Sheep River Library Family and Community Services 403.933.4348 As a member library of the Marigold System, t. 403.652.8600 403.933.4944 Sheep River Library has a full catalogue of books and access to materials from across the province. Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills 403.933.4066 Foothills Country Hospice 403.995.4673 Oilfields Food Bank Okotoks Family Resource Centre 403.995.2626 The Oilfields Food Bank is operated out Foothills Regional Victim Services 403.652.2359 of the basement of the United Church in Rowan House women’s Emergency shelter 403.652.3311 the Valley, 125 Royal Ave NW. 1.855.652.3311 The food bank is open Tuesdays from Spray Park Sheep River Library – Fireside FCSS Subsidized Taxi Program 403.512.8773

The Spray Park was developed as a partnership initiative (qualified residents) 403.650.2175 1pm to 3pm. between the Town of Turner Valley and the Foothills Lions Club. Volunteer Tax Program 403.933.4348 t. 403.938.7713 The Spray Park is open to the public daily during the summer months, weather permitting. Community Babysitter Training Course 403-938-7295

Page 10 Page 15 Recreation and Leisure Local Events

Community Organizations Each year, Turner Valley and the surrounding communities host a variety of Turner Valley and Black Diamond host a variety of community organizations which are open to residents: cultural activities and family-friendly events. APRIL • Foothills Lions Club • High Country Minor Hockey Association • Knights of Columbus • Turner Valley Gymnastics Children’s Easter Party (Turner Valley Legion Branch #78) • Royal Canadian Legion, Turner Valley Branch # 78 • Army Cadets (now based in High River)

• Valley Neighbours Club (seniors club) • Turner Valley Golf Club JUNE • Beavers / Cubs / Scouts / Girl Guides • Beneath the Arch Concert Series • Griffiths Seniors Centre • Oilfields Curling Club Turner Valley Discovery Days

• Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills • Foothills Archery Club Black Diamond Parade • Foothills Figure Skating Club • Oilfields Historical Society

• Oilfields Sports Association • Sheep Creek Arts Council Run to the Millarville Market – Half Marathon • Diamond Valley Citizens on Patrol • 4-H Valley Aces Millarville Farmers’ Market opens • High Country SPCA • Diamond Valley Singers (runs Saturdays through October 8) • Foothills Search and Rescue • Interfaith Food Bank SEPTEMBER

Local Attractions Vale’s Cultivation of Art Show Millarville Chuckwagon & Chariot Races

The Foothills region offers a variety of cultural JULY Alberta Culture Days attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. Canada Day Festivities (Black Diamond) Maker and Growers Market • The Friendship Trail features a 3 km

paved trail linking the towns of Turner (Turner Valley Legion Branch #78) Garlic Festival Millarville Races

Valley and Black Diamond. Family Stampede Breakfast OCTOBER • Turner Valley Golf Club is both a public

and private course with a challenging Little New York Daze Legion Children’s Halloween Dance fairway against the spectacular (Longview)

backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The Flower Festival Turner Valley Legion Spook House restaurant is open to the public. (Christ Church, Millarville) NOVEMBER • Kananaskis Country located just

minutes west of Turner Valley offering Millarville Rodeo Millarville Christmas Market

camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, Black Diamond Car Show horseback riding, fishing, bird watching Christmas Market (Flare ‘n’ Derrick) AUGUST and other activities. DECEMBER

• Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary offers Priddis and Millarville Fair Legion Children’s Christmas Party wildlife-viewing opportunities Longstock Music and Arts Festival (Longview)

throughout the summer, west of Turner Light Up Black Diamond Valley Turner Valley Family • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site south New Year’s Eve Celebration on Highway 22 is a unique historic site

commemorating ranching in Canada. Beneath the Arch Concert Series • Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre is a Music concerts - September to April world class show jumping center Turner Valley’s Flare ‘n’ Derrick Community Hall located 30 minutes northeast of Turner Valley. Turner Valley belongs to the Foothills Tourism Association Visit https://foothillstourism.com/ or find us on • Cool Little Towns highlights small town Facebook and Twitter for information on events in our region. charm down the back roads of Turner Valley and the surrounding towns offer great events, easy weekend driving tours, southwestern Alberta. and unique shopping and dining experiences. Take the back roads and get to know the region!

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