Drumheller councillor recognized at AUMA meeting
One of Drumheller’s elected officials has just been recognized for her dedication to improving her abilities as a town councillor. Councillor Sharel Shoff, while attending the Alberta Urban...
View Article14 students earn Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drumheller Mayor Terry Yemen, Starland County Reeve Barrie Hoover, and Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins, of the Drumheller RCMP detachment area, will present The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze Level...
View ArticleTyrrell Education Department wins two national awards
The Royal Tyrrell Museum picked another armful of trophies, this time from Interpretation Canada for their education programs. The Tyrrell earned a bronze medal in the Personal Interpretation...
View ArticleDrumheller celebrates Small Business Week
October 14-20 is Small Businesses Week and in Drumheller there is a full slate of events planned. This is the 33rd annual Small Business Week and the theme this year is “Aim High! Invest in Your...
View ArticleDelia aims for solar array expansion
The Village of Delia is hoping to continue cashing in on the abundance of sunlight in the area. Plans are in the works to expand the solar system presently in Delia. The Village has partnered...
View ArticleSt. Magloires commemorates centennial year
One of the oldest churches in Drumheller is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, St. Magloire’s will be holding a special service on Sunday, October 28, followed...
View ArticleCommunity service honoured with Diamond Jubilee Medals
Three residents who have continued to show strong support for the community have been honoured with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Heather Colberg, Fred Makowecki, and Bob Hannah were...
View ArticleCenovus 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 ArticlePioneer Trail celebrates completion of renovations
Members of the Pioneer Trail Society marked a milestone last Tuesday afternoon as they celebrated the completion of extensive renovations that has the community institution well poised for the...
View ArticleShipping funds needed to make Christmas wishes come true
While Christmas seems like it is eons away, The Morgan Jayne Project is hoping they can make it a reality for youngsters in the Roatan. The Morgan Jane Project is plugging away at its annual...
View ArticleDrumheller schools address bullying in wake of Amanda Todd tragedy
Canadians have been left shocked by the tragic story of Amanda Todd, a B.C. teen who was tormented by bullying for years before taking her own life. Many of the older students in the community...
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...
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