Greentree School ready for new year
Greentree School is continuing its focus on literacy as it enters the new school year. Classes resumed at the K-6 school Wednesday, August 28. Associate principal Jane Smith says there are...
View ArticleBCF Fundraising Committee lines up fall events
The Fundraising Committee for the Badlands Community Facility (BCF) is getting ready to bring the thrill of Oktoberfest to Drumheller this fall. On September 28, the Badlands Community...
View ArticleResidents flood Recovery Task Force meeting
Roughly 200 Drumheller residents packed the banquet hall at the Badlands Community Facility to get answers directly from the Government of Alberta. During the evening of Wednesday, August 28,...
View ArticleHantavirus discovered in Central Zone
Hantavirus has been confirmed in the Central Zone of Alberta, prompting Alberta Health Services (AHS) to urge residents to take precautions. Hantavirus is potentially deadly, but rare, and is...
View ArticleWest Nile confirmed in Southern Alberta
Albertans are being urged to take precautions when heading outdoors. The Government of Alberta has confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus in Southern Alberta, both of which occurred in...
View ArticleCouncil gives skateboard park green light
The construction of a new skateboard park in Drumheller is one step closer to being a reality. At the meeting of the Drumheller Town Council on Monday, August 26, Council voted 5-2 in favour...
View ArticleTown to bring WiFi to facilities
It appears Drumheller residents and visitors are going to be a little more connected in the very near future with wifi in the downtown core and major facilities. According to Corporate Services...
View ArticleTerrapins get ready for debut season
The Drumheller Valley Secondary School football field has been packed this week with players getting ready for action, including the newest addition to the Titans football organization. The...
View ArticleGolden Hills gears up for new school year
LAst week, students across Alberta started heading back to the classrooms. For students in Golden Hills, they may see some new faces teaching them this year. Golden Hills School Division saw a...
View ArticleAlberta Education helps students get a head start
With the start of the 2013 -2014 school year this past week, Alberta Education is helping students, parents, and teachers get a head start. Those getting ready for school are encouraged to...
View ArticlePremier Redford vists valley
Premier Redford visits Art Grenville’s bison ranch in Starland County. She is flanked by Starland Reeve Barrie Hoover, left, and Councillor Bob Sargent. (l-r) Premier Redford uncovers a fossil with...
View ArticleTaylor Siding Road continues deterioration
Nearly three seasons have passed and residents in the Dalum area are still bumping down the Taylor Siding Road hoping not to fall through. The Mail brought its readers a story last November...
View ArticleTour of Alberta festival showcases local acts
The Tour of Alberta is set to roll through Drumheller in two days. Though most of the attention will be on the racers, who will make the trek from Strathmore, the day will be a chance to shine for...
View ArticleFall Sports recreation and Art Expo coming September 11
As summer comes to an end and kids head back to school, it is also time to figure out what the kids are up to after school. Wednesday, September 11 is the best chance to see many of the...
View ArticleCanada celebrates National Trucking Week 2013
National Trucking Week is being marked all across Canada from September 1 to 7, a time to recognize all individuals that keep the country and its economy moving. National Trucking Week began...
View ArticleEmployment opportunities abound for Class 1 drivers
Alberta is a land of opportunity right now, especially for those who have earned their Class 1 licenses. Job boards are filled with employers seeking trained truck drivers. “Class 1 and 3...
View ArticleBe prepared for traffic delays Friday during Tour of Alberta leg through...
Stage 3 of the Tour of Alberta is literally days away and residents should prepare for some incredible cycling, and a few traffic adjustments. Greg Peters of The Town of Drumheller has been...
View ArticleStormy start to Senior Titans season
The Drumheller Senior Titans had a stormy start to their season last Friday. In their first game as part of the Rangeland League, the Titans lost by a narrow 20-19. The weather threatened to...
View ArticleRyan Savary Fishing Derby turns 20
Break out your fishing rods and head up to Michichi this Saturday for the Ryan Savary Fishing Derby. This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the first derby. “It looks like we’re going...
View ArticleCharges laid after Riverside collision
A man has been charged following some wild driving on Riverside Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 5 p.m. on September 4, Drumheller emergency services responded to a collision on...
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