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Black Diamond is a Gateway to the communities of the High Country - Kananaskis, Turner Valley, Hartell and Longview. It is a growing town nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The Sheep River provides a favorite spot for fishermen, and the area surrounding Black Diamond provides visitors and locals many activities such as golfing, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding in the beautiful Kananaskis Country.
Diamond Valley will bring visitors back time and again for it's beauty, western hospitality, and the adventures found in this beautiful area in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Activities involving the 'Old West' bring out the cowboys and cowgirls with the rodeos and horse races. Local events include the farmers markets, art shows and musical events.
Black Diamond Population:
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Age |
Male % |
Female % |
Total % |
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0-4 |
3.2 |
2.8 |
6.0 |
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5-14 |
9.2 |
7.2 |
16.4 |
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15-19 |
2.6 |
3.0 |
5.6 |
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20-24 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
3.8 |
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25-44 |
15.2 |
15.9 |
31.1 |
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45-54 |
5.5 |
5.3 |
10.8 |
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55-64 |
4.4 |
4.1 |
8.5 |
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65 + |
6.5 |
11.3 |
17.8 |
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TOTAL |
48.6 |
51.4 |
100 |
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Area |
Population |
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High River |
7,640 |
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Longview |
310 |
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MD of Foothills |
12,474 |
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Okotoks |
10,000 |
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Turner Valley |
1,526 |
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Black Diamond Housing:
- Cost range of a 1,200 sq. ft. house: $95,000 to $115,000
- Average lot size 55' x 100'
- Average Residential Property Tax $1,134.00
- Taxes for homes less than 4 years old $1,800.00 to $2,200.00 +
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Total # of Dwellings |
739 |
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Dwelling Types by % |
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Single Family |
73.3% |
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Semi-detached, duplex, triplex, apartments |
2.0 |
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Mobile Homes |
7.6 |
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Institution - extended care, lodge |
8.3 |
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Seniors apartments - Glen Mead |
5.4 |
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Other - hotel, motel |
3.4 |
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Black Diamond Community Events:
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Event |
Month |
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Snowshoe Baseball |
March |
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Foothills Figure Skating Carnival |
March |
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April Fool's Golf Tournament |
April |
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Beneath the Arch Fund Raiser |
April |
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Discovery Day Celebration |
May |
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Foothills Country Market |
June to September |
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Diamond Valley Parade |
June |
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High Country Hustlers Baseball Tournament & No Rodeo Dance |
June |
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Pony Express Race |
June |
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RCMP Golf Tournament |
June |
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Diamond Country Picnic |
August |
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Black Diamond Trade Fair |
September |
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Food Bank Fund Raiser Christmas Concert |
December |
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Black Diamond Industry:
- Health/Social service
- Retail trade
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Government services
- Business service
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- Mining (inc. milling), quarrying, oil wells
- Education service
- Transportation & storage
- Finance & insurance
- Accommodation, food & beverage service
- Agricultural and related services
- Other service industries
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