Flood recovery may provide opportunities for residents
Mayor Terry Yemen believes there may be opportunities for residents affected by the flood in the Alberta Government’s plan moving forward. On July 14, the Alberta Government outlined its...
View ArticleHandhills wind project awaits AUC decision
One of the biggest proposed construction projects near Delia is sitting in limbo. The proposed Handhills wind turbine project is currently awaiting decision from the Alberta Utilities...
View ArticleAuthor shares story of growing up in Malawi
A Drumheller man has put his life on to the page in a compelling work sharing his formative years. Nathan Banda, an RN at the Drumheller Health Centre, has self-published his book called Moments...
View ArticleHow well do you do math in your trunks?
Broadcaster and author Jay Ingram and the Discovery Channel were at the Aquaplex with the staff testing math skills to verify a study that suggested people do worse with math in their swim suits....
View ArticleVolunteers needed for Tour of Alberta
Drumheller has an incredible opportunity this September to be a part of an international sporting event which needs the help of a few more volunteers to make it seamless. The Tour of Alberta will...
View ArticleLocal softball player gearing up for nationals
One of Drumheller’s softball stars is getting ready to head to nationals later this summer. Cersten Peters, a recently graduated Drumheller Valley Secondary School student, will be joining her...
View ArticleAJHL releases 50th anniversary season schedule
The AJHL is celebrating 50 years this season and has released the 2013-2014 schedule. The Drumheller Dragons will be hitting the ice for their first exhibition game come Monday August 26 in...
View ArticleSorenson shares busy first days as cabinet member
Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson, left, was sworn in as a new Minister of State (Finance) by Wayne Woulters, Clerk of the Privy Council, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper looking on. Sorenson’s new duties...
View ArticleRosebud Chamber Music Festival is fast approaching
Rosebud native Keith Hamm is artistic director for the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival. submitted by: Julie Willms, Toronto The door opens, and Peter Longworth is standing in front of me. The...
View ArticleLocal farms centennial legacies honoured
James (left) and Stephanie Richmond were presented with the Century Farm and Ranch Award by Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development the Hon. Diana McQueen and MLA Red Deer-North...
View ArticleTown fights proposed floodway development ban
Under the Province of Alberta’s proposed flood strategies, new developments in areas listed as floodways, according to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, would be banned. Large...
View ArticleResurfacing slated for North Dinosaur Trail
Another highway project is ramping up as crews begin micro surfacing Highway 838 from Highway 9 to the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Motorists can expect delays for the remainder of July and into August as...
View ArticleRowley celebrates centennial and more
The quiet streets of Rowley will be lined with classic cars this Saturday as the hamlet celebrates it centennial during Pizza Night. Though Rowley was never officially incorporated, businesses first...
View ArticleTrio to golf around the clock at Dinosaur Trail
To support L’Arche Calgary, which runs homes and programs for persons with developmental disabilities, a trio of golfers with endure 24 hours of non stop golf at the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country...
View ArticleTourism numbers begin recovery following flood lull
While it is expected that tourism will take a hit his year after the flooding in southern Alberta communities, it appears, visitation number in Drumheller are recovering. About a month ago,...
View ArticleRollover on Carbon Hill
A female driver was transported to Drumheller Hospital Wednesday evening following a single vehicle rollover on the Carbon Hill (S.R. 575) on Wednesday evening, July 24. Apparently she was distracted...
View ArticleCurtain closes on Passion Play 20th season
The 20th anniversary season of the Canadian Badlands Passion Play came to a close last weekend. Ticket sales, though strong throughout the year, suffered following the Southern Alberta...
View ArticleRockyford gets set for 56th annual rodeo
The small village of Rockyford is going to be bustling this weekend as cowboys and rodeo fans come out for the 56th annual Rockyford Rodeo. The weekend long rodeo starts on Friday, July 26,...
View ArticleLocal man passes away following cycling collision
submitted A local man who was involved in a collision between a bicycle and travel trailer on Friday, July 19, passed away on Thursday evening. Drumheller RCMP provided an update to last week’s...
View ArticleHeritage Resource Bylaw expected in fall
The Town of Drumheller hopes to help historic buildings in Drumheller, such as the Navy League building, access provincial funding through the long-awaited Heritage Resource Bylaw. Recent events have...
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