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New Standard community hall slated to open in early 2013
Great progress is being made on the Standard Hall and they are aiming to be able to cut the ribbon early in the new year. The community has been working hard to make the hall a reality and...
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Drumheller magazine publisher awarded Queen’s Jubilee Medal
Another Drumheller resident has been honoured to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and this time it was from the Health Minister. For about 22 years, Lyle Blumhagen has been the...
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Big Valley Legion to honour Dieppe raid tank regiment
Even though Remembrance Day has come and gone, the Royal Canadian Legion in Big Valley is showing that honouring our fallen is not limited to a single day of the year. The Big Valley Legion is...
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Strankman and Wildrose hold government ”feet to the fire”
Alberta got their first glimpse at what the Alberta Legislature may look like for the next four years and it appeared to be pretty colourful. While the legislature sat for a short time in the...
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Hey Romeo lands national TV gig for New Year’s
If curling up on the couch and watching the national celebrations ring in the New Year is more your speed, you are in for a treat. Hey Romeo will be on stage in Edmonton and across Canada as...
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Council considers new utility rates
Drumheller Town Council is aiming to have the Town’s water and sewer utility rates finalized early in the new year. Before settling on what the new rates will be, Council was presented with...
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Salvation Army Christmas campaign calls out for hampers
The Christmas season is in full swing for The Salvation Army as they continue to work for those in the community in need during the holiday season and beyond. The Salvation Army is coming off...
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Staff Sergeant requests more officers for Drumheller
A request has been made that would see more RCMP officers on the streets of Drumheller. At the November 19 meeting of Town Council, Drumheller RCMP Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins requested...
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Holiday birthdays can be tricky to navigate
Christmas can be a time for celebration, presents and good cheer. Children rush into the living room searching under the tree, shaking parcels ripping paper, to squeals of joy. It’s like it is...
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Former Drumheller swimmer on world stage
Submitted Former Drumehller resident and member of the Aquadinnies, Andrew Poznikoff is turning heads on the international stage, posting a top-10 time in the 200-metre breaststroke at the World Short...
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Carbon 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...
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Sorenson 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...
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Bullies 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...
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Government 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...
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Business 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...
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Korean 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...
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Culture 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...
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Hanna 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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Town 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...
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Council outlines 2013 priorities
Drumheller Town Council has their sights on what they would like to accomplish in the coming year. At their recent Strategic Business Plan Meeting, Council chose their top four priorities;...
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