HELLO DIAMOND VALLEY
Hello, Diamond Valley. The month of June has arrived, and the weather has been quite fine. Here’s hoping there is sunshine for our much anticipated Parade weekend. The Parade starts roughly at 10 in Black Diamond on June 4. After the Parade, there will be all kinds of fun things to see and do in Turner Valley in the Flare and Derrick and Millenium Park. Businesses in both towns will have specials as well. For the Parade route and more details, check out the town’s website.
Our Turner Valley Legion writes they are so grateful to their community who continue to support them as they get back to normal. In conjunction with Parade weekend, they will be hosting an Outdoor Market in their parking lot from 10-3. Senior’s dinners are back, with the next one scheduled for June 27 from 4-7. And don’t miss their awesome jams, every second Saturday from 4-8. Check out the Legion’s Facebook page for further updates.
The Leighton Art Centre is hosting their annual Clothesline Art Sale and Show on June 4 and 5. Alberta artists will be giving live demonstrations and their works of art will be on sale as well. There will be free tours of the historic Heritage home, live music, and refreshments will be available. Admission is by donation. For full details, visit leightoncentre.org.
It’s Guy Weadick Days coming up in High River. This famous rodeo weekend runs June 24 and 25, with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association rodeo at 6:30 both days. Camping is available and there’s lots of fun for the whole family. The event will be held at the High River Agricultural Grounds. For tickets and more info, visit highriverag.com.
Millarville Racetrack has lots happening this month as well. The Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society will be hosting their annual MRAS Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on June 10 at the Turner Valley Golf and Country Club. There will be a 9:30am shotgun start and an online auction. The Golf Course also hosts open mic nights and pub nights at the Royalite Grill, and ladies, mens, and mixed leagues.
And their annual Millarville Run to the Market is back once again, on June 18. This half marathon is a 21.1 km run fundraiser. If you’re not quite up to the whole run, they also offer a 2 person 1⁄2 marathon relay, and the fun COBS Cinnamon Bun Run. There will be a shuttle bus to and from Black Diamond to the Racetrack. After the run, relax at the Millarville Farmer’s Market. To register and for more details, go to millarvillehalfmarathon.com.
We all enjoy a good Farmer’s Market. Millarville’s is open on Saturdays. If you are a hardcore Market shopper, check out the following town’s Markets: Okotoks, Nanton, Granary Road, Cochrane, Claresholm, Fort Macleod, Pincher
Creek, Banff, Canmore, Sundre, Caroline, Olds, Crossfield, Calgary, Didsbury, and Carstairs. All of these Markets run from May or June until September or October, so get out and enjoy our beautiful countryside and support local Markets.
Another really historically interesting place is Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, about an hour and a half south of Black Diamond. You can see the ancient Buffalo Jump and nearby processing camps. The museum is amazing, with interactive displays, exhibits, archaeological digs, and of course the history of this ancient place. While wandering the outdoor trails and interpretive walks, you can just feel the way life was back then.
Back in town, tennis anyone? Next to the Scott Seaman Sports Rink, tennis nets have been set up for anyone to use. You can find more free drop-in community recreation events like pickleball, ball hockey, basketball and more by checking the town’s website under the Community Tab. Also, the Field of Dreams Ball Diamond located between our two towns is open for the season. The Field is open for bookings, and funds go towards keeping the Diamond available for youth organizations to play for free.
If you have any events or news for the month of July, please drop me a line before June 15 at elaine.w@telus.net.
I always enjoy hearing from not for profit organizations or anyone with a bit of a story to tell!
Enjoy your June, and Happy Father’s Day June 19!
Elaine Wansleeben
