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black diamondThe Town of Black Diamond has partnered with Alberta Acts on Climate Change to move their sustainability plan forward.

The Town of Black Diamond has partnered with Alberta Acts on Climate Change to host two open forum dialogues focusing on moving the Black Diamond Sustainability Plan forward, and creating an action plan for climate change solutions in the community.

Join Black Diamond Mayor Sharlene Brown and the Black Diamond Sustainability Committee in charting out a detailed plan for moving your community forward!

Community members of all ages from Black Diamond and the surrounding area are invited to take part.

Part I: Understanding the Sustainability Plan & Setting Priorities

Black Diamond residents discuss sustainability in the community

Black Diamond residents discuss sustainability at the first Forum on the Future.

Saturday, March 20th, 2010 from 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
(lunch provided)

Part II: Action Planning & Moving Forward

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 from 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
(lunch provided)

Both sessions located at: Griffith Memorial Centre, 126 Government Road South

Registration is free but required to attend. Lunch and childcare will be provided.   

The April 24th Forum for the Future includes a tour of Black Diamond's sustainability successes:

  • The renewable energy-powered Oilfields Regional Arena
  • The Diamond Valley Community Garden
  •  The pocket gardens on main street...and more! BD Forum

Download the April 24th Forum for the Future poster

Download the youth-focused April 24th Forum for the Future poster Black Diamond community garden

Black Diamond Sustainability Committee

After the first Black Diamond Forum for the Future on March 20, participants toured the Diamond Valley Community Garden

The next meeting with the Black Diamond Sustainability Committee is scheduled for March April 19, 2010 at 7pm in the Black Diamond Municipal Office.

For more on the Town of Black Diamond's sustainability initiatives, visit www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca/sustainability.cfm.

"I am looking forward to getting some more community members - especially young people - involved in Black Diamond's sustainability initiatives"

Dusty Williams, a member of the Sustainability Committee and operator of the recycling plant.

Media Coverage:

December 10, 2009 - Written by Sun Country 99.7, The Eagle 100.9, AM1140 - U of C Looks To Black Diamond

February 24, 2010 - Town Proceeds with Sustainability Plan - Okotoks Western Wheel
March 24, 2010 - Sustainability Focus of Meeting - Okotoks Western Wheel