Foothills Lions Events

05/27/2026

Summer in Diamond Valley is almost here ☀️

Looking for a way to feel like you’re on vacation, even if you still need to commute, check emails, or head into the city for work?

Work. Stay. Play.

The Foothills Lions Club campgrounds are a great summer home base for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Enjoy family-friendly camping close to the spray park, outdoor pool, trails, parks, disc golf, local shops, and more.

The spray park and outdoor pool are expected to open in June, just in time for warmer weather and camping season.

The spray park, located right beside the Turner Valley Campground, is one of the many community projects the Foothills Lions Club is proud to have supported with funds raised from our campgrounds.

Diamond Valley, close enough to commute. Far enough to feel away.

Book your stay TODAY: www.foothillslionsclub.ca/campground

Please share this post with your friends, family, or favourite camping group and help us welcome more visitors to Diamond Valley this summer. Your support helps us help our community.

05/22/2026

Have you bought your Duck Derby tickets yet? 🛁🐤

The Foothills Lions Duck Derby is more than just a fun annual tradition. Events like this help fund community celebrations such as Light-Up Diamond Valley and New Year’s Eve, while also supporting many deserving local organizations throughout the year.

Your ticket isn’t just a chance to win. It’s a way to give back to your community.

🎉 The draw will take place during the Festival and Market on June 6 at 2:30 PM at the Turner Valley Campground.

Get your tickets:
• Through a Foothills Lions member
• Online request form
• Sandstone Pharmacy
• Sheep River Library
• Spisherbocker Books
• Both Campgrounds
• Weekends at AG Foods

💰 Prizes:
• 2 x $500
• 1 x $1000

👉 Watch for the signs around town!

Learn more: www.foothillslionsclub.ca/annualevents

05/19/2026

Did you know Diamond Valley is home to one of the top disc golf courses in Canada? 🥏

The Diamond Valley Disc Golf Course, supported in part by the Foothills Lions Club during its development, has quickly become a destination for players from across Alberta and beyond.

Now recognized among the Top 100 Disc Golf Courses in Canada, the course continues to bring visitors to our community and showcase everything Diamond Valley has to offer.

That impact is easy to see with the Sheep River Rumble tournament on August 15, 2026 already SOLD OUT — with a growing waitlist of players hoping to participate.

While registration is full, the excitement around the event highlights how successful this community-supported project has become and the positive attention it continues to bring to Diamond Valley.

Tournament information can still be viewed here:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/SHEEP_RIVER_RUMBLE_2026

Visitors coming to explore the course can also stay at one of our nearby campgrounds:
http://www.foothillslionsclub.ca/campground

The course is within walking distance from both the Turner Valley Campground and the Lions Centennial Campground, making either location a great basecamp for a weekend of disc golf and exploring Diamond Valley.

It’s exciting to see community projects continue to grow, attract visitors, and succeed years after they begin.

05/18/2026

Looking for a summer camping spot close to home? 🌲🏕

The Foothills Lions Club is excited to welcome campers to the Turner Valley Campground this season as part of a new partnership opportunity with the Town of Diamond Valley.

Located in the heart of Diamond Valley, the campground is a great family-friendly destination with plenty to enjoy nearby, including:

✔ The spray park right beside the campground
✔ Outdoor pool nearby
✔ Sports fields and playgrounds
✔ Sheep River Library
✔ Walking trails and river access
✔ Distillery, breweries and restaurants within walking distance

Every campground booking helps support the Foothills Lions Club and the many community projects, events, youth initiatives, and local organizations we contribute to throughout the year.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or visiting family and friends in the area, we’d love to welcome you this summer.

🏕 Book your stay: www.foothillslionsclub.ca/campground/turnervalley

Please help spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and camping groups!

05/14/2026

Funding request season has wrapped up until September, and once again we’ve had the opportunity to support some incredible local groups and organizations throughout our community.

One recent example is the Oilfields Dryland Sailors, where the Foothills Lions Club helped sponsor hoodies and t-shirts for their 2026 trip.

Supporting youth, local programs, community groups, and volunteer initiatives is what Lions is all about.

Funding opportunities will open back up September 1, 2026 through the application form available on our website at that time.

Every fundraiser, campground booking, Duck Derby ticket, and community event helps make these contributions possible.

If you’d like to help support the Club in the meantime, here are a few easy ways to make a difference:
✅ Share information about our campground
✅ Purchase a Duck Derby ticket
✅ Attend one of our community events
✅ Follow and share our posts online
✅ Learn more about volunteering or becoming a member

🌐www.foothillslionsclub.ca

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Foothills Lions Club and the work we do throughout the community. 💙💛

04/29/2026

Have you bought your tickets yet? 🛁🐤

If not—pay attention below for where to get them, and be sure to share this post with your friends, family, or favourite community pages to help spread the word!

A ticket isn’t just a chance to win—it’s a way to give back.

The Foothills Lions Duck Derby is more than just a fun annual tradition. Events like this help fund community celebrations such as Light-Up Diamond Valley and New Year’s Eve, while also supporting many deserving local organizations throughout the year.

Get your tickets:
• Through a Foothills Lions member
• Online request form
• Sandstone Pharmacy
• Sheep River Library
• Spisherbocker Books
• Both Campgrounds (starting May 1)
• Weekends at AG Foods

💰 Prizes: 2 x $500 + 1 x $1000

👉 Watch for the signs around town!

Learn more:
https://www.foothillslionsclub.ca/annualevents

04/26/2026

We are proud to share that the Turner Valley Campground is now under the management of the Foothills Lions Club.

This is an exciting opportunity for our club to generate additional funds that go directly back into the community—supporting local events, initiatives, and organizations throughout the year.

When you stay with us, you’re not just camping—you’re helping us continue to give back to Diamond Valley, Longview, Priddis and Millarville.

Bookings are now open!

👉 Visit our website to learn more and reserve your site: https://www.foothillslionsclub.ca/campground

Please share this post with your friends, family, or any camping groups you’re part of to help us spread the word!

Planning ahead? The Diamond Valley Parade & Festival is June 6 🎉
It’s the perfect weekend to book your stay—whether you want to be along the parade route or right in the middle of the festival action. From what we understand, it’s also when the pool opens for the season!

We look forward to welcoming you this summer 🌲

04/23/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Diamond Valley Parade & Festival on June 6! 🎉

Look for the Foothills Lions Club in the parade, then stop by our Spolumbo’s BBQ tent outside the Flare ’n Derrick Community Hall.

We’ll be selling Duck Derby tickets throughout the day, with the draw scheduled for 2:30 pm at the campground (ticket sales close shortly before).

Events like this help us give back—supporting local organizations through volunteerism and fundraising.

Grab a Spolumbo, get your Duck Derby ticket, and enjoy the day!

The Festival at Millennium Park.

Once the parade wraps up at 10:45 am, the celebration continues at Millennium Park from 11 am–3pm.

Live music.
Local vendors.
Community activities.
Food trucks.
Spaces to gather.

For decades, this has been the afternoon that brings the whole community together.

Follow along for updates on activities and vendor highlights or visit www.diamondvalley.town/ParadeAndFestival

Want to participate in the parade? Register at www.diamondvalley.town/ParadeRegistration

Thank you to all the sponsors and community support:

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Shoppers Drug Mart Black Diamond
Rovas Construction
ConocoPhillips
Everest
Valley Heating and Cooling
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
MPE
Pharmasave Turner Valley
Eastlink
Bow Valley Credit Union

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Fortis Alberta

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Stampede Solar
PrairieMobile Communications
Turner Valley Golf Club

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Oilfields High School
Diamond Valley Citizens on Patrol
Lil Legendary Leo's

04/22/2026

Camping season is almost here 🌲

The Bob Lochhead Memorial Campground opens May 1, and bookings are already underway.

If you’re looking for a quiet spot along the river, close to town, but still feeling like a getaway — this is it.

👉 Book your site today
https://www.foothillslionsclub.ca/campground

We’ve also got some exciting things in the works this season… more to come soon 👀

01/01/2026