Ag Society sued by Community Futures
Community Futures Big Country is taking legal action to recover funds it lent to the Drumheller Stampede and Ag Society. The Drumheller Mail has secured court documents filed on January 31 at...
View ArticleDVSS grad class set to light up Memorial Arena this Spring
The graduating class of Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) is asking for help from residents to make their graduation march the most memorable it can be. The grad committee is asking...
View ArticleOwner of mystery medal hoping for clues
A woman is hoping some keen Drumhellerite with a good memory might be able to help her solve a mystery. Heather Ward contacted The Drumheller Mail through our Facebook page hoping that someone...
View ArticleBench boss inducted into AB 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 (AHHF). On February 14, the 2013 inductees were...
View ArticleDrumheller at forefront in Alberta history novel
A Calgary Stampede bestseller is giving Albertans a fresh look at our history, with a unique Drumheller perspective. On February 1, students from Drumheller Valley Secondary School were given...
View ArticleDrumheller girls shine at figure skating competition
A quintet of Drumheller figure skaters showed Central Alberta their caliber in competition recently. On February 1 to 3, figure skaters from the Drumheller Skating Club attend the Central...
View ArticleNew residents get connected with community groups
Moving to a new town can be a daunting experience for anyone. The difficulty of leaving family and friends behind is coupled with the challenges of fitting in to a new town. For relative...
View ArticleWildrose seniors tour to stop in Drumheller
Albertans are being asked to voice their concerns regarding seniors care in the province. The Wildrose party has offcially kicked-off its province-wide seniors tour, where opposition Seniors...
View ArticleChop Shop collecting pony tails for local woman
Last week a local woman went under the scissors for a new look, and even more importantly, to give another person a new look. It has been about 14 years since Brendalee Colley had any substantial...
View ArticleSeniors trek to Mexico in walking program
How long would it take to walk to Mexico? Seniors in Drumheller have just answered that question; six weeks. Seniors across Drumheller were challenged to walk and record how many steps they...
View ArticleEast Coulee artist completes Centennial mural at Three Hills School
An East Coulee artist has left her mark on another school in the area, and this time it is to celebrate the centennial of Three Hills. Janet Grabner of Carocol Clay Studio has completed a...
View ArticleTennis Club working towards starting construction
The Drumheller Tennis Club is gaining momentum and if all the right ingredients fall in to place, they are hoping to break ground this season. The Tennis Club in Drumheller was revived last...
View ArticleBattle 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...
View ArticleTown 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...
View ArticleTurbine 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...
View ArticleCarbon 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...
View ArticleDrumhellerite 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...
View ArticleThree 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...
View ArticleFormer 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....
View ArticleSenior 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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