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Amalgamation Background
The history of the amalgamation of the Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley to form the Town of Diamond Valley is a story that can be told through the numerous documents produced and published for public information. These records provide a comprehensive view of the process, decisions, and communications that shaped the union of the two towns.
Below, you will find an archive of these key documents, including studies and reports, the Amalgamation Application Package, Ministerial Orders & correspondence with provincial officials, FAQs, Amalgamation Updates, Public Information Papers and mailouts, and Media Releases.
Reports, Studies & Background Information
- 2024-08 Post-Amalgamation Report
- 2021-09-02 Amalgamation Negotiation Report
- 2021-06 Amalgamation Negotiations - Finance Report to Public
- 2021-05-07 What We Heard Report - Stakeholder Engagement
- 2020-03 Joint Friendship Agreement Committee Bylaw
- 2017-07 Amalgamation Feasibility Study
- 2012-10 - Friendship Agreement (signed)
Provincial Correspondence
- 2022-05-25 Order in Council - Amalgamation
- 2022-05-25 Ministerial Order - First Election
- 2022-05-25 Ministerial Order - Appointment of Official Administrators
- 2021-09-14 Amalgamation Package to Municipal Affairs
- 2020-12-09 Response Letter to Minister
- 2020-11 Municipal Affairs Response to Letter of Intent - Requests
- 2020-09-11 Letter of Intent to Amalgamate
- 2020-03 Amalgamation Requirements
Amalgamation Updates
FAQs
Public Information Papers & Mailouts
- 2022-12-02 Amalgamation Mail Drop
- 2021-07-09 Public Information Paper
- 2021-06-21 Public Information Paper
- 2021-05-14 Amalgamation Public Consultation Primer - Election Format
- 2021-03-24 Public Information Paper
- 2021-03 Amalgamation Public Engagement Primer - General
- 2021-02-02 Public Information Paper
Media Releases
- 2022-05-26 BD-TV Receive Order in Council to Form the Town of Diamond Valley - Media Release
- 2022-02-16 Black Diamond Turner Valley Council Amalgamation Vote Results - Media Release
- 2021-09-02 - Councils Vote to Proceed with Amalgamation - Media Release
- 2021-02-05 BD-TV Agree to Enter Amalgamation Process - Media Release
- 2020-07-23 Amalgamation Notice - Media Release
- 2016-02-19 BD-TV Agree to Explore Amalgamation - Media Release