Cenovus donates $100,000 to Drumheller Firefighters
The Drumheller Fire Department was elated Tuesday morning to receive a donation that goes a long way to making members safer. Cenovus donated $100,000 to the fire department. The department...
View ArticleTown lobbies province for penitentiary RCMP officer
A recent dialogue between Drumheller elected officials and the Solicitor General of Alberta may help pave the way for a provincially/federally funded RCMP officer to be stationed full time at the...
View Article14 area youth earn Duke of Edinburgh bronze rewards
Wednesday night, 14 outstanding youth were recognized for their initiative and dedication, receiving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze pins and certificates. The first ever Duke of Edinburgh’s...
View ArticleFCC campaign Drives Away Hunger in Drumheller
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) invited residents to help feed those in need with their annual Drive Away Hunger campaign this past Thursday. FCC drove a tractor and trailer through Drumheller and...
View ArticlePowell selected for provincial volunteerism award
The name Dave Powell is synonymous with sports in the valley and now he is being honoured provincially. Powell, owner and operator of Sports Room Source for Sports, has been selected as one of...
View ArticleTipple assessed for maintenance planning
As an irreplaceable historical resource, the Atlas Coal Mine is making sure the tipple will remain standing for generations to enjoy and learn from. Last week Gordon MacDonald and Steve...
View ArticleStalled turbine repairs on horizon
Officials at Correctional Services Canada (CSC) hope the windmill at the Drumheller Institution will be producing power in the near future. The windmill, installed to generate a portion of the...
View ArticleTitans show heart versus Bowness
The Senior Titans came within seconds and inches of upsetting a tier 2 team this weekend. On Saturday the Titans hosted Bowness School from Calgary. Bowness has a long established program in...
View Article4-H clubs get ready for 100th anniversary year
After a break during the summer, the Drumheller and District 4-H Clubs, and clubs across the province, are getting ready fore another year. This year is especially significant. 2013 will be...
View ArticleBeleaguered Dragons lose three in Thanksgiving weekend
It was a tough weekend for the Drumheller Dragons. The unforgiving schedule had the Dragons play three games in as many days. The Dragons are coming out of the weekend with a three game losing...
View ArticleFinance Minster hears from residents on budget priorities
The Honourable Doug Horner, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Kyle Fawcett, Associate Minister were in Drumheller Tuesday morning to talk budget. The...
View ArticleEmergency services host Fire Prevention open house
Emergency services in Drumheller will be marking Fire Prevention Week this Sunday with an open house at the Drumheller Fire Hall. The Drumheller Fire Department will be joined by Badlands EMS...
View ArticleDelia Fall Fair salutes Craigmyle Centennial
Autumn is in full swing and harvest is done, that can only mean one thing; it’s time once again for the annual Fall Fair in Delia. This year, the Fall Fair will pay special tribute to the...
View ArticleArea groups and attractions pick up three Tourism award nominations
The Drumheller Valley’s tourism industry has certainly turned heads and stopped cars this season and local operators are being recognized for their efforts. Last Week The Drumheller Mail...
View ArticleTV show to share haunted side of Atlas
It is not news that those who work at the Atlas Coal Mine have felt the presence of spirits at the national historic site. In fact the stories have become lore in the valley, and without question...
View ArticleTyrrell turtle book foundation for future research
The Royal Tyrrell Museum has once again released a book that serves as a cornerstone for future palaeontological research. Morphology and Evolution of Turtles, a huge tome containing research...
View ArticleBearspaw's silence relieves Nacmine residents' fears
After eight months of waiting, concerned residents in Nacmine are feeling more optimistic. The Energy Resource Conservation Board (ERCB) has just returned letters sent by Nacmine residents who...
View ArticleLegacy Fund supports Homestead Museum electrical upgrades
The Homestead Museum got a helping hand from the World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy fund. The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce gave $2,000 to the Homestead Museum on October 2. The...
View ArticleYemen selected to observe Ukraine elections
Mayor Terry Yemen has an opportunity to serve in an international capacity, safeguarding democracy in the Ukraine. Yemen has been selected as a short-term observer for the 2012 Ukraine...
View ArticleDrumheller native ready for second MMA fight
Andrew Kloot, a Drumheller native, is heading into the ring for his second mixed martial arts (MMA) fight. Kloot is hoping to come out the victor once again at AFC 12 Domination on November 2 at...
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