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Brighten Drumheller in Christmas lights contest

 

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The Town of Drumheller is encouraging residents to brighten the winter skies with its festive, new contest.
    Until 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 17, Drumheller residents can register to have their home’s holiday light displays judged for the Town’s “Light up the Night” contest.
    Residents wanting to give recognition to another homeowner can also nominate a neighbour’s festive display for the contest.
    Eric Neuman with the Town of Drumheller said the contest has just launched, and already has registrants, so it’s something residents want to see.
    “The whole idea is just recognizing the community’s Christmas spirit, and the idea that by putting up your lights and enjoying a contest like this you’re not just involving yourself in a contest, you’re involving yourself in making the community a brighter place.”
    Neuman said he’s seen a lot of great light displays throughout town, and encourages people to get their nominations in for the December 17 deadline.
    To register your home or nominate another, contact Eric Neuman with the Town of Drumheller at (403) 823-1315, or send an email nomination to eneuman@dinsoaurvalley.com or cglydon@dinosuarvalley.com.
    Five judges from the Town of Drumheller will select first place, which wins a gift certificate from Drumheller’s Sublime restaurant.
    Second place will win a Town of Drumheller rain barrel and composter.


Minister McQueen and Special Areas Board offer condolences following fatal motor vehicle accident

 

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Hanna… Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen and Special Areas Board Chair Jay Slemp have issued a joint statement on the sudden death of a Special Areas employee on December 11, 2014 in a motor vehicle accident. Hanna RCMP are investing the incident.

The employee was travelling on Highway 9 between Youngstown and Hanna when the fatal accident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m.

“I was deeply saddened to hear about this tragedy,” said Minister McQueen. “My heart goes out to the family in this difficult time.”

 “On behalf of the Special Areas Board, I want to express our deepest sympathies and condolences,” said Special Areas Board Chair Jay Slemp. “May the family and friends find comfort from friends and loved ones to help carry them through this difficult time.”

The Special Areas is a rural municipality in southeastern Alberta. Its boundaries outline over five million acres of land and are home to almost 5,000 residents. The Special Areas is a unique type of municipality, administered by a Board of three members appointed by Lieutenant Governor in Council. In addition to the Board, an advisory council of 13 is elected in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and represents the residents of the three Special Areas

Fatal collision closes Highway 9

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On December 11, 2014,  at approximately 11:20 a.m., Hanna RCMP officers were called to a serious collision between a semi-trailer unit and a pickup truck on Highway 9 between Youngstown and Hanna.

The driver and lone occupant of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased upon emergency services' arrival.  Highway 9  is currently closed between the two towns and motorists are encouraged to use Highway 36 South or an alternative route to detour the collision.


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