Hundreds flock to Tour of Alberta
Drumheller shines at inaugural bike race The excitement throughout Drumheller was palpable on Friday afternoon as some of the world’s top cyclists raced through town. Hundreds of residents and...
View ArticleAtlas coal mine family visits stomping ground
A living link to the Atlas Coal Mine’s history toured the National Historic Site recently. The Atlas Coal Mine #4 shipped its last load of coal in 1979, signaling the end of the coal mining...
View ArticleNew Youth Centre safe, fun place for Drumheller area teens
There’s a new resource soon to be available for youth in Drumheller. On September 27, the Drumheller Youth Centre will open its doors to youth between the ages of 12 and 18. The centre will be...
View ArticleBCF unveils new program options to help keep kids active
Parents looking to keep their kids active throughout the school year have a bevy of new options being offered by the Badlands Community Facility (BCF). The BCF just launched three new programs...
View ArticleDrumheller trio survive boat sinking off west coast
Three Drumheller men are safe at home after a harrowing adventure off the coast of Vancouver Island last week. Ralph Veenhuis, Jeff Finley, and Darren Walker were fishing near Tofino on...
View ArticleNew playground now open
Everyone is welcome to use the playground. A new playground in Drumheller officially opened on Monday, September 9, on the grounds of the old Central School, much to the enjoyment of kids in...
View ArticleKalon Sykes announces intention to run for Town Council
Another Drumheller resident is announcing plans to run for election in October. Kalon Sykes will be seeking a spot as a Town Councillor next election. There are a few projects Sykes feels need...
View ArticleClaude Lemieux added to Evening of the Stars
The Drumheller Dragons have invited some of the brightest and toughest names in hockey for its second annual Evening of the Stars. The team has invited Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier and...
View ArticleKloot continues undefeated streak
It was the toughest match of his career, but mixed martial artists Andrew Kloot, a native of Drumheller, came away with his fourth straight win on Friday night. Kloot remains undefeated, with...
View ArticleTitans crush Strathmore Spartans 68-0
Titans fans had plenty to cheer about last Friday when the senior team took to the field and utterly demolished the competition. The Titans defeated the Strathmore Spartans by a colossal 68-0....
View ArticleDragons defend den in home opener
Hockey fans have cause to celebrate this weekend. On Saturday, September 14, the Drumheller Dragons will make their first regular season appearance at home. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the...
View ArticleTerrapins make home debut tonight
The Drumheller Terrapins took to the field for the first time, and what the scoreboard didn’t show, was it was a victory in itself. The Drumheller Terrapins debuted last Saturday versus Cochrane....
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...
View ArticleWorld’s top cyclists race through Drumheller
Today (Friday, September 6), Drumheller is getting a chance to shine on an international stage when the Tour of Alberta races through town. Mayor Terry Yemen attended the first day of racing...
View ArticleNimmo to run for Town Council in October
After a term away from local politics, former Mayor Bryce Nimmo is ready to go back into the ring. Nimmo, who served as Mayor from 2006-2010, has decided to run for a position as a Drumheller...
View ArticleVisitors share positive Drumheller experience
The season is coming to an end with our final issue of The Weekender, a section of inSide Drumheller that share with locals and visitors the latest in events throughout the valley. inSide...
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