Black Diamond, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Black Diamond
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Former town
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Downtown Black Diamond on Alberta Highway 22
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 Black Diamond
Location in Alberta
Black Diamond
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Town | Diamond Valley |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 8, 1929 |
| • Town | January 1, 1956 |
| Amalgamated | January 1, 2023 |
| Area
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| • Land | 6.82 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,159 m (3,802 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,730 |
| • Density | 400.4/km2 (1,037/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0L
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| Area codes | 403, 587, 825, 368 |
| Highways | Highway 22 Highway 7 |
| Waterways | Sheep River |
Black Diamond was a town in Alberta, Canada. It was located near the city of Calgary in a beautiful area known as the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. The town got its name because of the coal found there a long time ago.
Black Diamond was a busy place with a hospital, shops, hotels, and homes. It had an elementary school for younger kids (Kindergarten to Grade 6) and a high school for older students (Grades 7 to 12). There was also a hockey rink and a Boys and Girls Club for fun activities.
The town was right where two highways met: Highway 22 (also called the Cowboy Trail) and Highway 7. It was also close to another town called Turner Valley. A special trail, about 3 kilometers long, connected Black Diamond and Turner Valley. It was called the Friendship Trail.
A Look Back: Black Diamond's History
Black Diamond started as a small community. On May 8, 1929, it officially became a village. This meant it had its own local government. After almost 26 years, on January 1, 1956, Black Diamond grew bigger and became a town.
For many years, people talked about Black Diamond and its neighbor, Turner Valley, joining together. In 2007, the people of Turner Valley voted to join, but the people in Black Diamond voted against it.
However, the idea of joining didn't go away. Leaders realized that if the two towns combined, they could save a lot of money, possibly up to $1 million each year! This big saving became a main reason for them to decide to merge.
So, on January 1, 2023, the Town of Black Diamond officially joined with the Town of Turner Valley. Together, they formed a brand new town called Diamond Valley.
How Many People Lived There?
Governments often count how many people live in an area. This is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, Black Diamond had a population of 2,730 people. These people lived in 1,178 homes. This was a small increase from 2016, when 2,705 people lived there.
The town covered an area of about 6.82 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 400 people living in each square kilometer of Black Diamond.
In the 2016 Census, Black Diamond had 2,700 people. This was a bigger jump from 2011, when the population was 2,373.
Images for kids
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Looking south in Black Diamond
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Sign looking east on Alberta Highway 22
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Post office
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Looking east at Black Diamond
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Oilfields General Hospital
