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,...
View ArticleRCMP lay out rules for St. Anthony’s School parking
Complaints have been received associated to congested traffic issues at St. Anthony’s School. It is unfortunate that the school could not have been placed on the property where it was...
View ArticleMorrin curlers clean sweep zone championships
Morrin had the Midas touch this past weekend when they hosted the curling zone championships at the Drumheller Curling Arena. All three teams representing Morrin School, came away zone...
View ArticleLand Use Bylaw changes aim for renewed development around downtown
Amendments to Drumheller’s Land Use Bylaw may help breathe new life into the area around downtown Drumheller. At the most recent meeting of Town Council, changes to the Land Use Bylaw were...
View ArticleTimothy Church inducted into provincial 4-H Hall of Fame
A Hesketh man who has dedicated years of service to 4-H, locally and provincially, was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame. Timothy Church, who began his tenure as a member of the Hesketh 4-H...
View ArticleRetired teacher, Sea Cadet awarded Queen's Jubilee medals
Whether you know him from his career as a teacher, his service to the Legion or from seeing him cruising through town in all kinds of weather on his bicycle, most agree that Bill Eremko is...
View ArticleNapier Theatre says goodbye to film, hello to digital
It’s the end of an era. Hollywood is calling it quits on making film. Everything is entering the digital age. “After over a hundred years, film is coming to an end,” said Napier Theatre owner...
View ArticleCouncil replaces business tax with added property assessment
Businesses throughout Drumheller may soon see an end to their annual business tax. At their meeting on January 14, Drumheller Town Council defeated a motion to established the business tax...
View ArticleSt. Anthony's School seeks solution to parking gridlock
Christ the Redeemer School Division superintendent Michael O’Brien says they are planning to have a concrete solution to the parking issues at St. Anthony’s School, The one sticking point at...
View ArticleAg 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...
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