Badlands Motorsports Resort in Kneehill revs up
There are some gentlemen waiting to start their engines and hit the track at the Badlands Motorsports Resort. It seems like a pace car has been circling for years since the announcement of the...
View ArticleSupport mounting for Hope College launch
Hope College is more determined than ever to offer courses this fall after receiving a vote of confidence from its supporters. inSide Drumheller reported on February 1 that Drumheller Town...
View ArticleRalph loved Drumheller
O.R. Sheddy Like most, we were saddened to learn of the passing of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein last week, and again, like most, the news brought back a lot of memories about a man who was...
View ArticleRegistration opens for Dinosaur Half
While many were scheming their best pranks to mark April Fools Day on Monday, avid runners in the area and beyond were registering for the fourth annual Community Futures Dinosaur Valley Half...
View ArticleTyrrell Museum reels in new fossil fish species
Staff at the Royal Tyrrell Museum went fishing recently. Although, rather than the more traditional rods and lures, technicians grabbed shovels, pickaxes, and a crane to reel in a hitherto unknown...
View ArticleAlberta accredited childcare centres suffer financial setback
The Little Explorers Childcare and Discovery Centre will be hit hard by Alberta Human Service’s decision to end the $7,500 Quality Enhancement Grant for accredited childcare centres across the...
View Article2013 MS Walk makes great strides
The 2013 Enerflex MS walk is shaping up to be a big success this year as 83 walkers and 12 teams have already confirmed their registration for the event. This year’s walk will take place at...
View ArticleKneehill reveals new Municipal Development Plan
Kneehill County is asking for residents' input in setting the direction of the county’s development. At the annual ratepayers meeting scheduled for April 10 at the Super 8 Motel in Three...
View ArticleSoggy spring wreaks havoc throughout region
If April showers bring May flowers, what does April snow bring? Residents throughout the area breathed a sigh of relief nearly two weeks ago as it seemed winter was finally releasing its icy...
View ArticleDriver walks away with minor injuries
Drumheller emergency personnel were called into action Friday after a motor vehicle collided with a street lamp. At roughly 3:00 p.m. a lone elderly male was driving west along Riverside Drive...
View ArticleHanna featured on ex-NFLer TV show
The town of Hanna, that is no stranger to fame, is being thrust into the spotlight once again. The town will soon be featured on American television as a segment in Viewpoints with Terry...
View ArticleFirst annual Morgan Jayne Baby Shower huge success
The Morgan Jayne Project has just finished sending potentially life-saving baby formula to Roatan. In the end, 235 cans of formula were collected and shipped to the small Honduras island....
View ArticleEncana’s responsible practices recognized
Encana has been recognized for its environmental and social consciousness. The company, which has some operation in the Drumheller area, received the President’s Award at the Canadian...
View ArticleSouth American adventure includes dinosaurs and hockey
A Drumheller family is heading on a voyage that includes dinosaurs, museums, gauchos and maybe a little bit of hockey. Tyler Eddy is a project and interpretive planner at the Royal Tyrrell...
View ArticleDrumheller band release debut album
They’ve been rocking for a long time, but now, one of Drumheller’s hardest working bands has made the jump to being professional artists. The Fire Coulee Bandits, a mainstay at events...
View ArticleSeniors and students share cultural learning experience
International students from the Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) have been volunteering their time every Sunday and Wednesday to entertain some of the senior citizens in our community....
View ArticleConcert ticket sales strong
While the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert is still a few months away, already 650 tickets have been snatched up by music fans. The classic band will be performing at the Badlands Community...
View ArticleWould you do this? Local residents discover new extreme sport
Local Drumheller residents have discovered a new extreme sport this spring, and all that’s required is a kayak, the north hill entrance into Drumheller, and some favourable spring conditions....
View ArticleWhat it takes to be a Town Councillor
After six years serving as a member with the Drumheller town council, Andrew Berdahl, has made the decision not to run for next elections in October. “The commitment is considerable,” said...
View ArticleSchool boards, teachers yet to ratify new contract
The deadline for school boards and local bargaining groups to accept the province-wide framework deal between the Province and Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) is looming. With less than a...
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