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Starland residents sign on to solar micro-generation
While Starland County has built a bit of a reputation for innovation with solar power, some of its residents are also getting in the act. Two area farmers in Starland have begun taking the...
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Canada says goodbye to penny
The Canadian penny is about to become extinct, and already some businesses are changing their practices in anticipation of its demise. Last year the federal government announced in its...
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Emann officially given command of Institution
A new warden at the Drumheller Institution was sworn in on Friday, February 1, when the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a change of command ceremony. Staff, families, and honoured...
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Strathmore RCMP bust grow op
On the morning of February 4, 2013, Strathmore RCMP members executed a search warrant at a rural location in Wheatland County, southeast of Rockyford on Highway 564, where a large marijuana grow...
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Federal electoral ridings redrawn
The next federal election is not until 2015, however, the area Kevin Sorenson could be running in may look a lot different. The Electoral Boundaries Commission, in order to make electoral...
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A flood of memories Resident shares 1948 flood story
One of the biggest disasters to befall Drumheller during its 100 year history has been the flooding of the Red Deer River. Many residents remember the flood of 2005, which submerged large...
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Let the annual Battle of the Sexes commence
Ladies and gentlemen from all over the Drumheller area are heading to the Aquaplex to battle for the title of swim champions in the 2013 Battle of the Sexes. This year, the men will be looking...
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Koustrups win year long Co-op contest
The Drumheller Co-op has wrapped up a year of celebration and are helping a local couple get away. In 2012, the Drumheller Co-op celebrated its 50th anniversary. Although cooperative retail...
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Five coyotes relocated with town program
So far, the coyote trapping program in Drumheller has relocated five animals, however complaints keep coming. The Drumheller Mail reported in its December 5, 2012 issue, the Town of Drumheller...
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Mayor to receive Jubilee Medal
Drumheller’s Mayor Terry Yemen will be a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Yemen learned last week that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has selected Mayor Yemen...
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Cenovus partners with Drumheller Family Literacy
Cenovus Energy is helping residents of Drumheller get started on the right literary foot. On Saturday, January 26, the energy company donated $45,000 over three years to Drumheller Family...
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Battle of the border to highlight rural football talent
A Drumheller Titans coach will be leading a select team of Alberta high school football players to take on British Columbia. Ron Laprise says that All Pro Camps is in the midst of introducing...
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Town helps residents prepare for disaster
The Town of Drumheller is helping get residents informed about how to be prepared should disaster strike. Residents are encouraged to take a look at a 72 hour survival guide, which teaches how...
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Turbine at Drumheller Institution not alone with technical woes
It appears the Drumheller Institution is not the only penitentiary in Canada that has experienced trouble with its wind power projects. The Mail reported in its October 3, 2012 edition, the...
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Carbon Library gets fresh new look
The Carbon Public Library is practically a brand new building after recently receiving a much needed face-lift. For three weeks between November and December last year, the library closed its...
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Drumhellerite shares the love
Words can have a profound effect. They can take someone from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness. However, in an age when communication is instantaneous, some feel that power is...
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Three Hills RCMP seize marijuana
On February 11, 2013, Three Hills RCMP members were conducting an Alberta Checkstop on Highway 21 near Elnora, AB. At approximately 10:30 pm, a 2003 Ford Focus travelling south on Highway 21 entered...
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Former Miner to be inducted into Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
A former Drumheller Miner Hockey player and long time coach of the Calgary Canucks has been selected to enter the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame. On February 14, the 2013 inductees were announced....
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Senior housing feels strain as needs increase
Alberta Health Services has rolled out a new model on how to fund long term care residents based on specific health needs to be implemented on March 1. In Drumheller, this would affect the...
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Residents demand answers after flight nightmare
A vacation is a time meant for relaxation and fun. For a Drumheller couple, returning from a recent trip to Cuba turned into a nightmare. While attempting to return home from Santa Clara,...
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