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School divisions face lean budgets
The 2013 provincial budget has left few groups untouched, with many seeing considerable drops in funding. School divisions are among those feeling the budget crunch. Golden Hills School...
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Mom donates kidney to Baby Opal
A little girl who has been dealing with health issues since she was five months old, is taking the next step on her journey and is one step closer to a normal childhood. Opal Walsh, who has...
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Anti violence association to create Angel’s Corner
A new initiative aims to create a space in Drumheller dedicated to the victims of violence. The Big Country Anti Violence Association is spearheading a project to create an Angel’s Corner on...
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Chamber elects five new board members
The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce is moving forward after another successful year. Chamber members met on the evening of March 21 for the annual general meeting. While there,...
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Titans plan Hawaiian trip
Players from this year’s Titans football team will have an opportunity to hone their skills as they fly down to Honolulu, Hawaii August 18 to 24. There are 29 players and 16 parents confirmed...
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SpringFest announces first three-day festival
There are some big changes in store for the 19th East Coulee SpringFest. This year, the music festival, for the first time in its history, will last all weekend. The festival has been slated...
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It’s never too late to change careers: Drumheller RCMP welcomes newest officer
The Drumheller RCMP’s newest officer, Sara Rayat, has only been with the detachment for a little over a month, but has quickly grown fond of the valley. After graduating from the RCMP training...
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Thanks for a great season: Bandits end Dragons playoff run
The Drumheller Dragons have hung up their skates on their playoff series and their season after a difficult final game against the Brooks Bandits. On Friday, March 22, the Dragons headed to...
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Accepting Rachel's Challenge
Last week, more than 350 students at DVSS accepted Rachel’s Challenge to make their community a better place. On March 21 and 22, the DVSS Friends of Rachel (FOR) Club, named after and inspired by the...
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Budget cuts target local pharmacies
Local pharmacists are feeling more than a pinch as cutbacks continue to erode revenues. The Alberta Government’s budget introduced on March 7, brought with it another cut for pharmacists. It...
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Navigators support cancer patients' journey
Johann Kuschke The Drumheller Mail Cancer patients at the Drumheller Community Cancer Facility now have added support throughout their treatment, follow-up care and more, thanks to specially...
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Morrin native Hanna’s new top civil servant
Michael James The Drumheller Mail A local to the area will be starting his first day as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Town of Hanna in April. Kim Neill, a native of Morrin,...
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Golden Hills, Tyrrell-developed palaeontology course to be delivered in US
A collaboration between Golden Hills School Division and the Royal Tyrrell Museum to bring palaeontology into the classroom is branching out beyond the province. This week CampusNorth...
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Resident input sought in Hanna Community Center renovations
Michael James The Drumheller Mail Residents in Hanna are being asked to give their two cents on how to improve their aging Community Center through a new survey. The goal of the Town is to...
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Submitted Ralph Klein, former Premier of Alberta, passed away on Friday, March 29. He was 70. Mr. Klein was Alberta’s 12th Premier. He was Premier from 1992 to 2006, and Mayor of Calgary from 1980 to...
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RCMP introduces new canine recruit
The Drumheller RCMP’s youngest recruit jut arrived last week and already he is making friends, especially around the detachment. Constable Jeremy Willis has a new partner nipping at his heels....
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Drumheller, Starland react to provincial budget woes
The 2013 provincial budget came out last week and is getting blasted from both sides; one saying cuts will hurt too much and one saying the government didn’t go far enough. For Mayor Terry...
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Highway 10 slated for summer paving
Barring substantial changes coming from the provincial budget, Drumheller should see vast improvement to the highways throughout the valley. The Town of Drumheller has received confirmation...
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Dragons face Bandits in round two of AJHL playoffs
GO DRAGONS GO! The Drumheller Dragons’ foe for the second round of the AJHL playoffs was made official on Tuesday night when the Okotoks Oilers beat the Olds Grizzlys in game five of their...
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Former Delia Mayor awarded Queen's Medal
One of Delia’s most dedicated residents was recently awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Gord Isaac, who served as Mayor of Delia for four years and as councillor for one year, was...
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