Alberta Transportation reviews contractor response following storms
While often in Alberta the weather is so fleeting it is difficult to pin down, however last week’s blast of snow made it clear that winter driving season is upon the valley. With the winter...
View ArticleTitans battle for second provincial championship
The stage is set for a repeat of last year’s Tier IV provincial football final and the Titans are in the thick of it. The senior Titans football team steamrolled a competent Willow Creek squad...
View ArticleResident concerned with slide on Taylor Siding Road
One resident living south of Drumheller is concerned about a little more than just a bump in the road. Jim Eskeland lives along what is commonly known as the Taylor Siding Road. This is...
View ArticleLibel case sheds light on Facebook comments
With the settling of a recent criminal charge of libel, for words written in a social media setting, it dredges up a number of issues for those online. Recently libel charges levied against a...
View ArticleNew fire hall in the works for Carbon
As the equipment needed by the modern firefighter grows, so too does the hall in which it is housed. Firefighters in Carbon are hoping that will soon be true of their community. Plans are in...
View ArticleMarijuana seized from driver on Highway 9
Drumheller RCMP have intercepted another sizable amount of drugs on Highway 9. On November 19 at about 6:30 p.m., Drumheller RCMP stopped an eastbound motor vehicle on Highway 9 for reported...
View ArticleRaptors play in memory of friend in Charmont Memorial Tournament
The stands were packed at the Drumheller and Morrin arenas when teams from all over the province came down to play in the Charmont Memorial Tournament this past weekend. Two teams from...
View ArticleChamber donation gives BCF campaign needed momentum
The fundraising efforts for the Badlands Community Facility got another boost Tuesday morning. The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce delivered its third $50,000 installment to the...
View ArticleFood drive slated for November 29
In an event not like any other in the valley, residents will be coming together for their neighbours at the annual food drive. The food drive is set to go on Thursday, November 29. This is a...
View ArticleTitans dominate at Alberta Bowl
Back-to-back baby! The Drumheller Titans proved they were no fluke on Saturday afternoon, doubling the Ardrossan Bisons in the Tier IV Alberta Bowl championship game. Just a year ago the...
View ArticleCarbon Council shares re-election plans
Continuing The Drumheller Mail’s look at who’s running for re-election next year, members of the Carbon Village Council shared their thoughts on whether or not they will run, what they’ve...
View ArticleSorenson honours residents with Jubilee Medals
Four area residents were honoured on November 12 to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals from Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson. Sorenson awarded medals at a ceremony at the Royal Canadian...
View ArticleBullies beware of Hanna’s new anti-bullying bylaw
The Town of Hanna is taking bullying seriously thanks to a new anti-bullying bylaw passed by council. In the bylaw, “no person shall, in any public space: a.) Communicate, either directly...
View ArticleGovernment unveils disaster recovery program for Three Hills
Three Hills and residents may now have a hand up in recovering from the violent summer storms it experienced this summer. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced last week there is a...
View ArticleBusiness as usual for local Brick store in light of merger
There was a shake-up two weeks ago in the furniture business in Canada, and it affects are widespread. So far however it should not have much effect on the local business community. On...
View ArticleKorean students return home
South Korean students participating in the Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) international program will be returning home today. The program is considered to be a great success this...
View ArticleTown approved for Administrative Internship program
Three times is a charm as the Town of Drumheller was finally successful in their grant for an administrative intern. The Town had its application for a grant under the Municipal Internship...
View ArticleTop 100 high school footballers showcase skills
This Sunday the best of the best in high school football will be at the Badlands Community Facility for the Alberta Top 100 combines. The reputation of Drumheller as a strong football...
View ArticleCulture celebrated at International Education Week
A new face of DVSS was on full display last Friday as students, teachers and members of the community celebrated International Education Week. November 12-16 is International Education Week...
View ArticleHanna Primary move awaits Alberta Education funding announcement
The fate of Hanna Primary School will likely be settled next February or March it was learned at a recent board meeting of Prairie Land Regional Division (PLRD). At that time, Alberta...
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