What does it take to drive a chuckwagon?
It takes a special breed of cowboy to climb aboard a chuckwagon or chariot and put themselves on the line. It’s those brave drivers that make chuckwagon races so exciting. Shane Cartier,...
View ArticleAmazing valley in Amazing Race
Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod navigate the Atlas Coal Mine as they participate in The Amazing Race Canada. The episode featuring the valley aired on Monday, July 29. The consensus was Drumheller...
View ArticleGrant supports roof fix at Big Valley train station
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation has helped the Canadian Northern Historical Society preserve the Big Valley Train Station with a $25,000 grant. Through its various programs,...
View ArticleProvincial group helps revitalize Seventh Day Adventist Church
One of Drumheller’s oldest churches is getting a facelift this month. Starting on Tuesday, demolition will commence on the front entrance and lobby of the Seventh Day Adventist Church....
View ArticleThinking of running for Council? - Province hosts workshops for potential...
Albertans considering running for Council are being offered help from the province. From the end of August to early September the province is hosting five information sessions for potential candidates...
View ArticleDate announced for Town Hall move
The front counter at the new Town Hall. Town Administration has set August 12 as the date for the new hall to be operational. Staff will begin moving smaller items over the next two weeks. On Friday,...
View ArticleRockyford street improvements resurface aging roads
The Village of Rockyford is spending $280,000 this year as part of its street improvement program. This year’s work will have gravel streets throughout the village completely resurfaced, though not...
View ArticleIce plant breakdown postpones hockey school
The ice plant at the Drumheller Memorial Arena is back up and running after crews were able to replace a chiller unit. Despite this, the Dragons Hockey School has been postponed until August 11-15....
View ArticleRockyford sewer lagoon construction nears completion
The Village of Rockyford will be soon complete one of the largest projects to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Earlier this year, the Village began construction on a new sewage lagoon cell and will...
View ArticleBicycle safety session coming up
The Drumheller RCMP is teaming up with the Badlands Community Facility and Canadian Tire to help spread bicycle safety awareness. Drumheller is bike crazy this summer. The Tour of Alberta will...
View ArticleRedford cabinet to tour Valley over Labour Day long weekend
Albertans throughout the province will have an opportunity to meet with Premier Alison Redford face-to-face over the coming month. Premier Redford and the Honourable Dr. Richard Starke,...
View ArticleProvince reviews Drumheller flood hazard map
The Province of Alberta, in response to the disastrous flooding in Southern Alberta in June, is proposing to ban development in areas labelled floodways, which includes much of Drumheller according to...
View ArticleLast Chance Saloon hits centennial milestone
The Rosedeer Hotel and Last Chance Saloon are celebrating 100 years this weekend. From Friday, August 9, to Sunday, August 11, there will be live bands, western shootouts, fireworks, and wagon rides...
View ArticleProvincial mid-handicap championship tees off today at Dinosaur Trail
Tom Zariski is head rules official for the Alberta Men’s Amateur Mid Handicap Championship to be played out at Dinosaur Trail Golf and County Club this week. This week competitive golfers from...
View ArticleCouncil postpones skatepark decision
A new skateboard park in Drumheller is moving closer to becoming a reality. At the July 29 meeting of Town Council, a delegation from the Drumheller Association of Skateboard Enthusiasts...
View ArticleAlberta Mid Handicap Championship underway at Dinosaur Trail
The Alberta Men’s Mid Handicap Championship is on today and tomorrow at Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club and so far, Drumheller golfers are doing well. At the end of Wednesday’s competition David...
View ArticleCotton Patch Gospel gets toes tapping
Alixandra Cowman (left), Amy Burks, Joel Stephanson, Lauren de Graaf, Bill Hamm, Ryan Schroeder, and Nathan Schmidt will get your toes tapping in Cotton Patch Gospel, playing until August 24 at...
View ArticleChip seal project on Highway 9
August 11 to 14, Highway 9 from junction of Highway 56 to 10.7 kilometres east of the Highway 56 junction will be chip sealed. Road construction this season continues as Alberta Transportation...
View ArticleRumsey Ride gallops into 24th year
Cowboys and girls from the Rumsey area are getting saddled up this weekend to ride for a good cause. On Sunday, August 11, the 24th annual Rumsey Ride will be hitting the trails in support of...
View ArticlePasta night planned for Dinosaur Half
Dinosaur Half Organizer Colin Kloot shows off this year’s Dinosaur Hall t-shirt design. To receive the shirt on race day, registration has to be completed by August 23. Registration forms are...
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