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Tyrrell unveils Sea Dragon in newest exhibit

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is showcasing its latest exhibit this weekend, dubbed “Alberta’s Last Sea Dragon: Solving an Ancient Puzzle.”

Nielson’s proudly donate $50,000 to Community Facility

The Badlands Community Facility got another big donation this week...

Thief nabs new laptop from The Source

Drumheller RCMP have laid charges in the theft of a laptop from The Sou...

New fire truck ready for action

It was like Christmas for the Drumheller Fire Departmen...

Women’s Institute celebrates 100 years

It was a special Saturday for the Verdant Valley and Dorcas Women’...

Student joins news team

A new face is joining The Drumheller Mail news team this summer. D...

Maxine Popovich 2012 Citizen of the Year

It was a night to shine for Drumheller as the efforts o...

Chinook Credit Union presents $100,000 to Badlands Community Facility

The Badlands Community Facility received a boost Monday morning when Chinook ...

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Sports

Dragons find potential recruits at spring camp

Before the ice was taken away for the summer the Drumheller Dragons held a spring camp this past weekend to get a look at potential players for the 2012/2013 season.
In ...

Dragons prepare for next season in spring camp

The Drumheller Dragons are already getting ready for the 2012/2013 season. Between Friday and Saturday the Dragons will be hosting a spring camp to get a look at the available talent and find ...

“Colonel” introduced as Dragons new head coach

Last week the Drumheller Dragons announced they had released interim head coach Barry Wolf. Yesterday, the new head coach, Brian Curran, was introduced. Curran has ...

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Stories of the Century

Carson Brown of Browns’ Dairy recalled by daughter

    Joyce Lyons, nee Brown, now of Strathmore, submitted to The Mail her story of her hero, and that is Carson Brown, her father.

   My ...

Everyday heroes

If there was anything learned through the Drumheller Heroes is that there were some remarkable people who built the Drumheller Valley.
Through 2011, The ...

Harry Gough: Community Builder

The path to Drumheller was different for the various families who have come and put their stamp on the valley. One of those men was Harry Gough Senior.
...

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News

Tyrrell unveils Sea Dragon in newest exhibit

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is showcasing its latest exhibit this weekend, dubbed “Alberta’s Last Sea Dragon: Solving an Ancient Puzzle.”

Nielson’s proudly donate $50,000 to Community Facility

The Badlands Community Facility got another big donation this week. Long time Drumheller area residents Jess and Esther Nielsen have given the BCF a gigantic $50,000.

Walk a Mile tops $13,000

In all, 61 brave men of Drumheller and area, staggered, teetered and hobbled their way to raising $13,000 to help the struggle against violence.

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Voting starts Saturday for PC candidate for Olds Didsbury Three Hills

The race is on to replace Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Richard Marz, and so far, three have stepped up to the plate.
The process of nominating ...

Husky Energy lends support to Standard Hall project

Husky Energy boosted fundraising efforts for the new Standard Community Hall on November 1 with a donation of $50,000.
In recognition of the donation, ...

Delia students wired through laptop program

Students at the Delia School are getting a technological boost with the school’s laptop program.
The program began two years ago. “It’s a ...

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Obituary

JOHNSON Allan John

JOHNSON, Allan John
November 18, 1935 - April 29, 2012

Allan John Johnson passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the age of 76 years. Al is survived by his loving wife of ...

NIBLETT Patricia Viola

Niblett, Patricia Viola
January 10,1954 - May 1, 2012

Mom passed away peacefully with us, (Michele,Tracey,Bill), and her dearest friends at her side. Mom met her years of health challenges ...

MILGATE Gordon Stanley

MILGATE, Gordon Stanley
August 5, 1920 - May 10, 2012

Gordon Stanley Milgate was born the youngest of three sons followed by a daughter to Gerald and Myrtle Milgate of Beddington, ...

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How to write an obituary

1. Start by announcing who the person is, the date they died, the age they were when they died and how they died in one sentence. Be short and concise. "Joe Smith died on December 1, 2010, at ...

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Lifestyles

Liposuction Increases Bad Fat

While liposuction is a commonly performed cosmetic procedure, the long term health effects are not well understood. A recent study reveals that not only is there regain of fat after liposuction, but ...

Breast Feeding and Obesity Risk Later in Childhood

There is a long list of established benefits of breast feeding, including benefits to baby's immune defenses, gastrointestinal function, nutrition, and psychological well being. It is ...

Healthy Obesity - Is There Such A Thing?

In this era where obesity is so prevalent, the question has arisen as to whether everyone with obesity is at risk of developing complications of their excess weight, such as heart disease. It ...

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