Kneehill residents weather high water
While Drumheller scrambled to get ready for the impending waters last week, Kneehill County too was on alert, and managed to keep its residents safe. On Friday June 21, the County was put on...
View ArticleLaugh. Think. Repeat.
These days, the tranquil arts valley of Rosebud is home to one of the busiest actors in central Alberta. With up to three performances a day of Cotton Patch Gospel and Underneath the Lintel,...
View ArticleTennis Club gaining momentum on court project
Proponents of new tennis courts are hopeful they will be able to break ground before the season is through, pending on its fundraising efforts. The Drumheller Tennis Club has been set up for...
View ArticleRage close season with bronze, silver medals
The Rage, Drumheller’s bantam girls softball team, is celebrating after another medal finish at provincials. Last weekend, the Rage headed to Leduc to battle for the title of U16 C provincial...
View ArticleFlood damage registration centre announced for Drumheller
Dates are now set for registration centres to open across southern Alberta so residents can apply for funding to rebuild after the June floods. A flood recovery registration centre has been...
View ArticleProtect yourself from the heat
Albertans heading outdoors in increasingly hot summer temperatures are reminded to protect themselves and watch out for others who may experience potentially harmful effects of the sun, including...
View ArticleFall completion date planned for East Coulee water line
Municipal water will soon be flowing to East Coulee. At their meeting on July 2, Town Council awarded the contract for the construction of the East Coulee water transmission line. It is...
View ArticleValley wears generosity on sleeve
Drumheller’s sense of community was on display as neighbours worked towards protecting each other’s families and property. After the water subsided, the spirit of giving has continued. The...
View ArticleStorm shreds Rosedale landmark
Wild weather on Thursday evening has left Wilson Seed Farms picking up the pieces on one of Rosedale’s largest landmarks. Between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, the Drumheller Valley was...
View ArticleUpdate: Two STARS choppers respond to Morrin Corner collision
A four-year-old girl is in critical condition in a Calgary hospital following a two-vehicle collision at Morrin Corner shortly before noon Friday. The girl and an adult woman were airlifted by two...
View ArticleThe Mail gets sneak peak of new Town Hall
Now that the Town of Drumheller has largely recovered from the recent flooding crisis, Town staff are busy making the final preparations to move later this summer. The Drumheller Mail was...
View ArticleStampede salutes three BMO Farm Families
The Stampede tradition of honouring the families tied to the land continued as three local farming operations were honoured by the Bank of Montreal. The Calgary Stampede BMO Farm Families were...
View ArticleStampede recognizes a second BMO Farm Family
The Russell Family Dryland farming is the norm, rather than the exception, in most of Alberta. It must have been something of a shock to Mark Wilson, who came from the relatively lush farmland...
View ArticleStampede recognizes a third BMO Farm Family
Dalbey Farms, The Pallesen Family One of the many interesting stories in the history of Western Canada is how some areas were settled by groups of pioneers connected by their background and faith....
View ArticleChamber Music Festival announced for this summer
The Hamlet of Rosebud has become a leading example of rural Alberta celebrating the arts. This summer it is leaping ahead again introducing the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival (RCMF). The...
View ArticleZombie flick begins Drumheller shoot
There’s something strange in the neighbourhood. This coming Saturday, Drumheller will be filled with the walking dead. The zombies of Drumheller will rise as part of a new feature-length movie...
View ArticleFlooded Nature Trail sections closed indefinitely
One of Drumheller’s most beloved features will remain largely closed for the immediate future. Sections of the Drumheller Nature Trail that were flooded two weeks ago will remain closed until...
View ArticleDrumheller destination marketing hires executive director
After months of work by tourism stakeholders in Drumheller, a new destination marketing organization (DMO) for the town may be ready in the near future. A new name has been chosen for the group;...
View ArticleKaleidoscope takes trip to cowboy country
Drumheller is about to yee-haw for the latest musical to hit the stage at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Over the past month, the cast and crew of Kaleidoscope Theatre’s latest production have been...
View ArticleFree child development advice available at Dino Days
Parents with questions or concerns about their children’s development can get answers and advice later this month during a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) community event. Offered by...
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