Starland County hosts solar open houses
The sun shines bright around Drumheller, creating one of the best sources for solar power in the world. Starland County is continuing to tap the solar potential of southern Alberta and has...
View ArticleBig Country Anti Violence Association marks Prevention of Domestic Violence...
On November 18 until November 22 the Big Country Anti Violence Association (BCAVA) will be holding the Annual Red Silhouette Campaign at the Badlands Community Facility. On display at the...
View ArticleTown announces multipass compensation
Relief is in store for multipass holders of the Drumheller Aquaplex and Badlands Community Facility (BCF). As of Wednesday, November 20, Aquaplex and multipass holders will have “at least...
View ArticleDragons break three game losing streak
The Drumheller Dragons are regaining some momentum, breaking a three game losing streak on Tuesday against the Olds Grizzlys. Though the Dragons appeared to be in control of the game, the...
View Article3- Peat
Like a well-oiled machine the Drumheller Titans rolled their way on to the field, over Holy Rosary and back into the provincial spotlight winning its third championship in as many years. Or,...
View ArticleLocal cowboy pens autobiography
One of the Drumheller area’s true cowboys is inviting readers to take a journey into the life of a prairie cowboy. Local rancher and farmer Don Howard just finished his autobiography, Under...
View ArticleFree basketball refereeing clinic this Saturday
As hard as players practice and coaches work to develop skills, there would be no basketball season of it weren’t for referees. There will be a beginner referees clinic coming up this...
View ArticleProvince allows municipalities to set playground zone rules
The Alberta Government is proposing new legislation that would allow municipalities more control over their roads. Bill 32, the Enhancing Safety on Alberta Roads Act, will amend the Traffic...
View ArticleDVSS student leaders plan provincial conference
Students and staff at Drumheller Valley Secondary School are getting ready to host students from across the province next spring. From May 11-13, 2014, DVSS will host the annual Alberta...
View ArticleMusic festival committee announces dates
The Drumheller and District Music Festival committee has selected a date for the 74th annual musical extravaganza. The Drumheller and District Music Festival is Drumheller’s longest standing...
View ArticleBixby returns to stomping grounds
One of Drumheller’s most famous homegrown musicians is coming back to play in front of a hometown crowd. On Friday, November 29, Jaydee Bixby will rock the Stampede Barn. “Absolutely I’m...
View ArticlePassion Play honours founders
The annual Passion Play Founders Banquet, held to honour Founders, and to thank donors who supported the Passion Play over the past year, faced a challenge on Saturday, November 16. Saturday...
View ArticleDrumheller Seniors’ Christmas Dinner hits 20th anniversary
What began as a simple community outreach event has morphed into one of the most important Christmas traditions in Drumheller. Drumheller Valley Secondary School is getting ready for the 20th...
View ArticleTennis Club successful in CFEP application
The Drumheller Tennis Club received promising news this week that by next summer they will be on the court, a brand new court. This week the club, which has been working hard to raise funds to...
View ArticleSalvation Army Christmas Campaign takes off
Christmas is the season of giving and residents are being asked to help the Drumheller Salvation Army give a bright holiday to those in need. Last week, the Salvation Army kicked-off its...
View ArticleNew take on classic Nutcracker
There are few works ever created that capture the essence and spirit of Christmas more than The Nutcracker. The excitement is building for Kaleidoscope Theatre’s opening this Friday of the...
View ArticleCommunity Garden on the move
The Community Garden in Drumheller is on the move and hopes to put down firm roots this coming spring. Previously, the Badlands Community Garden has operated a community garden on Newcastle...
View ArticlePublic Hearing for Rosebud area Racetrack today
The subject of a racetrack near the border of Kneehill County and Wheatland County will be hotly debated today, depending on weather conditions, in Three Hills. Badlands Motorsports Resort...
View ArticleMorrin bobsledder coaching Russian Olympic team
A former Morrin School student–turned Olympic athlete will be heading back to the Olympics, this time as a coach of the Russian Olympic team. Many in the area remember Florian Linder. The...
View ArticleBoomtown Trail receives Gov-General award
Patrick Kolafa The Drumheller Mail The Boomtown Trail was awarded by the Governor General of Canada for its hard work and unique ways of showcasing the area. The Boomtown Trail Community...
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