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Black Diamond Business License Application

Housing & Commercial Development Residential Permits Black Diamond
Development Permit Costs:
  • Application: $200
  • Security Deposit: $1000.00
  • Water Meter: $350.00
Building Permit Costs:
$0.35/square foot of developed space (including garage/basement development)
3.5% of the total for Safety Codes Councillor

Plus: Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Permits - prices depend on what is being put in

Black Diamond Development Permit - Copy this form and fax to the town at (403) 933-5865 or
pick up at the Town Office - 301 Center Ave West, 8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri

Black Diamond Building Permit - Copy this form and fax to the town at (403) 933-5865 or
pick up at the Town Office - 301 Center Ave West, 8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri

MD of Foothills #31 Development & Business License Information

2007 MD of Foothills #31 Planning Fees (Development, Building, Redesignation, Subdivision)

Contractors
  • Jero Masonry Ltd
  • Diamond Valley Disposal
  • Atco Gas (403) 933-7355
  • Bell Plumbing
  • Woodmaster Homes
  • Abode Designs - (403) 933-4277
  • Carnell/Stonecraft - (403)933-3867
  • Frey's Custom Ornamental - (403) 933-7749
  • Sunset Contracting (1986) Ltd. - (403) 803-3831
  • Wildcat Custom Interiors - (403) 933-2280
  • Windridge Construction - (403) 852-2407
  • Atlantis Plumbing & Heating - (403) 933-3432
  • Highland Environments - (403) 201-8643
  • Keith's Backhoe Services - (403) 933-7685
  • N J Thomas Construction - (403) 933-4180
  • M.G. Enterprises - (403) 933-4170
  • Pyte Electric - (403) 933-3877
  • Rob's Custom Fencing - (403) 933-2003
  • Sheep River Electric - (403) 933-4904
  • Sheep Creek Homes Ltd. - (403) 933-4031
  • Tukays Landscaping Maintenance - (403) 933-3152
Key Contacts for Business Development

    Black Diamond
  • Municipal
    Rolly Magee, Mayor
    E-mail

  • Dianne Kreh, Town Manager
    ph. (403)933 4348, fax. (403) 933-5865
    E-mail

    Turner Valley
  • Municipal
    Town of Turner Valley
    P.O. Box 330
    Turner Valley, Alberta
    T0L 2A0
    Tel: 403-933-4944
    Fax: 403-933-5377

  • Dona Fluter Mayor
    E-mail

  • Stan Ogrodniczuk
    Chief Administrative Officer
    E-mail

    Village of Longview
  • Municipal
    Box 147
    Longview, Alberta
    T0L 1H0
    Tel: 403-558-3922
    Fax: 403-558-3743

  • Alana Healy Chief Administrative Officer
    E-mail

  • Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce
    Box 61
    Turner Valley, Alberta
    T0L 2A0
    www.diamondvalleychamber.com
    E-mail

  • Provincial
    Walter Valentini, Director
    Alberta Economic Development
    #300, 639 - 5th Avenue, SW
    Calgary, Alberta
    T2P 0M9
    Tel: 403-297-8920
    Fax: 403-297-6168
    E-mail

  • Dianne Fitzsimmons, Information Officer
    E-mail

    Tourism
    Diamond Valley is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, southwest of Calgary in The Heart of the Cowboy Trail.
    Access is provided by excellent paved highways as well as numerous scenic unpaved byways.

    Accommodation

    • Black Diamond Hotel
      Center Avenue and Government Road, Black Diamond, (403)933-4656
      Info and Reservations

    • Turner Valley Lodge
      112 Kennedy Drive, Turner Valley, (403)933-7878
      Info and Reservations

    • Idle Spurs Log Home Bed & Breakfast
      530 Maplewood Way, Black Diamond, (403)933-5360
      Info and Reservation E-mail

    • Nature's Nook Bed & Breakfast
      Box 471, Turner Valley, (403)933-4756

    • The Ranch Bed & Breakfast
      Located 15 Km west of Okotoks on Hwy 7, 1 km south, (403)938-5109

    • The Barn at Whiskey Hill Bed and Breakfast
      (403)931-3657

    • The Robins Nest Bed and Breakfast
      (403)931-3514

    • Cowboy Trail Apartment Motel
      222 Government Road, Black Diamond, (403)933-4915

    • Three Point Creek Ranch Bed & Breakfast
      Box 1, Site 8, RR 1, Millarville, (403)931-3217

    • Welcome Acres Bed & Breakfast
      Box 7, Site 2, RR1, Okotoks, (403)933-7529
    • Info and Reservations

    • Foothills Lions Campground
      Nestled on the banks of the Sheep River at the west edge of the town of Black Diamond
      Open early May to October
      Call (403)933-5785 for reservations

    • Camping in Kananaskis Country
      Seasonal camping is available at Sandy McNab, Bluerock and various backcountry campgrounds in
      the Sheep River Valley (eastern) area of Kananaskis Country. Equestrian camping is also available.
      Information
      Group Camp Reservations: (403) 949-3132
      Backcountry camping reservations: (403) 591-7075

    • Tales & Trails Campground & Information Booth: (403)558-3922, Longview

    • Blue Sky Motel: (403)558-3655, Longview

    • Twin Cities Hotel & Laundromat: (403)558-3787, Longview

    • Chain Lakes Camping: (403)646-2629

    • Mount Kidd Camping: (403)591-7700

    • Hogg Park Camping: (403)558-3775

    Dining
      Coyote Moon Cafe
      202 Main Street NW, Turner Valley
      (403)933-3363

    • Chuckwagon Restaurant
      105 Sunset Blvd SW, Turner Valley
      (403)933-0003

    • Duncan's Catering
      203 Raymond Close SW, Turner Valley
      (403)933-4041

    • Granny's Pizza
      118 Main Street NW, Turner Valley
      (403)933-4000

    • Eloise's Specialty Baking
      Main Street, Turner Valley
      (403) 933-4492
    • Turner Inn Family Restaurant
      101 Sunset Blvd SE, Turner Valley
      (403)933-5061

    • Turner Valley Golf and Country Club
      700 Imperial Drive SE, Turner Valley
      (403) 933-4721
    • Spitfire Grill
      112 Kennedy Drive, Turner Valley
      (403)933-7878

    • Black Diamond Bakery & Gift Shop
      119 Center Ave W, Black Diamond
      (403)933-4503

    • Black Diamond Hotel Cafe
      105 Center Ave SW, Black Diamond
      (403)933-5078

    • Diamond Valley Restaurant
      202 Center Ave W, Black Diamond (403)933-3122

    • Foothills Pizza and Pasta
      117 Center Ave W, Black Diamond
      (403)933-4848

    • Marv's Classic Soda Shop
      121 Center Ave W, Black Diamond
      (403)933-7001

    • The Stop Coffee House
      123 Government Road S, Black Diamond
      (403)933-3002

    • Subway
      201 Government Road S, Black Diamond
      (403)933-3333

    • Wonders Coffee House and Gift Shop
      130 Government Road S, Black Diamond
      (403)933-2347

    • Yum Yums
      102 Center Ave, Black Diamond
      (403)933-4440

    • Wild Horse Bistro
      126 Centre Avenue, Black Diamond
      (403)933-5800

    • Route 40 Soup Co
      (403)933-7676, Turner Valley

    • Longview Steak House
      (403)558-2002, Longview

    • Black Cat Restaurant
      (403)558-0000, Longview

    • Four Winds Restaurant
      (403)558-3960, Longview

    • Heidi's Food Saloon
      (403)558-2008, Longview

    • Ian Tyson's Navajo Mug
      (403)558-2272, Longview

    Attractions
    • Turner Valley Gas Plant - CLOSED FOR THE 2007 TOURISM SEASON
      Turner Valley
      From May 15 to Labour Day in September information and group tour bookings, contact:
      Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
      Box 959, Blairmore, Crowsnest Pass
      Alberta, T0K0E0
      Phone: (403)562-7388
      Fax: (403)562-8635
      e-mail

    • Historic Black Diamond Main Street
      Stroll along Black Diamond's Main Street where history is preserved through the restoration of authentic boomtown buildings
      Contact: (403)933-4348

    • The River Ford
      at Three Point Creek, several kilometers north of Black Diamond
      said to be one of the last maintained river fords in the province
      Ask locals for directions

    • Millarville Farmer's Market, Horse Races & Fair
      May - September
      Farmer's Market held each Saturday morning 8:30am-12:00noon
      between mid-May to early October
      Call (403)931-3411 for more info
      Millarville Farmer's Market

    • Foothills Country Market
      May - September
      every Saturday 9am - 2pm during season
      call (403)933-7478 for info

    • Beneath the Arch concert series
      (403)933-5811

      Beneath the Arch

    • Kananaskis Country
      Explore nature's paradise at our doorstep
      Kananaskis

    • Turner Valley Golf and Country Club
      18 hole course, challenging fairways and a magnificent view
      Full service facility
      (403)933-4731

    • Christ Anglican Church

      Just north of Black Diamond's River Ford at the junction of Highway 549, built in 1896

    • Okotoks Erratic
      Located 15km east of Black Diamond on Highway 7
      believed to be the largest glacial erratic in the world
      Parking and interpretive signs are provided on-site

    • Bar-U Ranch National Historic Site
      This working museum has been a part of Western Canada's ranching history for over 100 years
      Special events throughout the season and customized group and educational packages
      1-800-568-4006
      Bar-U

    • Sheep River Driving Tour
      Ideal for day trips in the Black Diamond area
      Tour brochures available at Town of Turner Valley and Wonders Coffee Shop

    • The Cowboy Trail
      We are nestled in the Heart of The Cowboy Trail

      a 350km route which follows much of Highway 22 along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains
      from Cardston to Mayerthorpe
      The Cowboy Trail

    • Trail of the Great Bear
      This international tour traverses 3350km of Canadian and US Rockies on exissting highways
      Obtain the touring guide by calling 1-800-215--2365 or visit
      Trail of the Great Bear

    Unique Shopping
    • Black Diamond Bakery & Coffee Shop 119 Centre Ave W., Black Diamond
    • Black Diamond Esso and Convenience Store, Black Diamond
    • Black Diamond Liquor and Cold Beer Store, Black Diamond
    • Carnell/Stonecraft, Black Diamond
    • Cataract Creek Clothing Co., Black Diamond
    • Chinook Auto, Black Diamond
    • Country Food Mart, Black Diamond
    • Diamond Dollar Store, Black Diamond
    • Diamond Valley Clothing Co, Black Diamond
    • Diamond Oasis Salon & Day Spa, Black Diamond
    • Firebrand Glass, Black Diamond
    • Foothills Machine Works, Black Diamond
    • Frey's Custom Ornamental, Black Diamond
    • Hair Solutions, Black Diamond
    • High Country Video, Black Diamond
    • Hi Ho Gas and Grocery, Turner Valley
    • Horseware Wash & Retail, Black Diamond
    • J. Tucker Furniture Inc, Black Diamond
    • Jero Masonry Ltd, Black Diamond
    • Klipperzzz Hair Shop, Black Diamond
    • Koop's Service Center, Black Diamond
    • Marv's Classic Soda Shop, Black Diamond
    • Maryanne’s Eden Art and Garden Gallery, Black Diamond
    • Natures Arranged Floral Boutique, Black Diamond
    • Navntoft Motor Sports, Black Diamond
    • One on One Hair Studio & Tanning Salon, Black Diamond
    • Pegasus Spirit of the Earth, Black Diamond
    • Pop's Barber Shop, Black Diamond
    • River Rock Fudge, Black Diamond
    • Sandul's Pharmacy, Black Diamond
    • Signs and Such, Black Diamond
    • Terra Cotta Dudes Pottery and Gallery, Black Diamond
    • The Energy Shop, Black Diamond
    • Fired Up Automotive Performance & Service, Turner Valley
    • The Firestarter, Black Diamond
    • The Nimby Store, Black Diamond
    • The Wood Galley, Black Diamond
    • Turner Valley Hardware, Turner Valley
    • Vale’s Greenhouse, Black Diamond
    • Valley Image, Black Diamond
    • Wood King Firewood/Nicholson Trucking, Black Diamond
    • Aladdin's Cave, Turner Valley
    • The Craft Cabin, Turner Valley
    • Gourds & Glass, Turner Valley
    • L.A.B. Variety, Turner Valley
    • RONA Turner Valley Building Supplies, Black Diamond
    • Sears Canada, Turner Valley
    • Main Street Sweets & Blooms, Turner Valley
    • Photo Options, Turner Valley
    • Willis Magee Art Studio, Turner Valley
    • Wolfpack Studio, Turner Valley
    • Boot Hill Gallery, Longview
    • Triangle B, Millarville
    • Longview Meat & Merchandise Ltd., Longview
    • Ridge Top Tack Shop, Longview

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