Greetings from the Town of Turner Valley Council

The holiday season is a special time. It's a time to spend time with family and friends and to reflect on the past year. It is also a time to make plans for the coming year. As a community we've certainly got lots to look forward to.
Many of you will be happy to hear that the Town of Turner Valley Council is looking at developing its recreational facilities, including adding new ball diamonds and a Lions Club-sponsored water park to our community. Downtown redevelopment plans are in the works and Millennium Park designs and improvement concepts have been approved.
We continue to exchange ideas and perspectives with our surrounding communities, both formally and informally. This past year Council entered into two new partnerships with the M.D. of Foothills to save costs while securing the expertise we need to meet our growing community's challenges. Thanks to these agreements, we now welcome Leslie Fitzgerald as our new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Michel Savard as our new Director of Public Works.
The towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond, along with the Village of Longview and the Municipal District of Foothills, formed the Quad Regional Water Partnership in 2010. Its purpose is twofold: to develop a governance model around a regional water system; and to investigate the feasibility of securing and implementing a sustainable, safe and cost-effective drinking water system for the region. Work on the project is continuing and public open houses are expected in 2012.
Other accomplishments of your Council over the past year include developing a three-year business plan, updating our Municipal Development Plan to guide our community's future growth, celebrating the opening of the new Sheep River Library, sponsoring several community events, reviewing and revising bylaws and policies and even giving our Town office a much needed paint job.
For the coming year, Council promises to continue to provide the kind of strong leadership that will ensure all decisions are forward thinking and in the best interests of all Turner Valley residents and our beautiful community.
On behalf of Council, I extend sincerest thanks to all Town staff and volunteers. Your efforts have enriched our community greatly and your contributions and commitment are truly appreciated.
Best wishes to all, from the Town of Turner Valley Council and staff, for a holiday season filled with caring, compassion and hope.

Merry Christmas. Mayor Kelly Tuck Town of Turner Valley