The amalgamation issue with Black Diamond is a hot topic of discussion heading into next months civic election in Turner Valley.

One candidate, Cindy Holladay says it's an issue that's definitely on her radar.

"I think it's on everybody's radar, but I think it's kind of a foregone conclusion that that's the direction that we're heading. It's inevitable, absolutely. Because there's certain services that we need to get and we will get them better by working with our close partners in Black Diamond.

Holladay says she'd also like to see more engagement between council and citizens, and find ways to get more out of tax dollars.

The mother of four worked as an investigative accountant for many years, saying she loves working with numbers and spreadsheets, which she adds makes her a great fit for Town Council, particularly when it comes to working budget numbers and looking for efficiencies.