A dedicated group of volunteers has been combing through records and collecting stories to build a history collection and publish a history book for Craigmyle’s 2015 Centennial.
    Spearheaded by the Craigmyle Heritage Foundation, volunteers working on the book “Craigmyle: The Saga Continues” would like to hear from anyone wanting to submit a story as soon as possible.
    The group can also arrange to have any photographs scanned and returned quickly.
    The criteria for submission the Heritage Foundation has been trying to follow, is any families who lived in an area where the children might have attended Craigmyle School, however, there will be some stories gathered that fall outside that boundary.
    The group is gathering three different kinds of stories to publish.
    The first is an update to family stories that were published in the 1971 edition of the Delia-Craigmyle Saga.
    Secondly, they’re looking to include any stories that were missed from getting published in the original book.
    Lastly, any people who have been in the community since 1970 can submit a story. They don’t have to be a current resident, just as long as they had some connection to the community.
    Research by the team of volunteers with the Craigmyle Heritage Foundation includes looking through old county records and searching the area’s libraries and museums.
    One museum curator found a packet of information from the Craigmyle Electrification Association that existed from 1952 to 1987.
    To arrange to submit a story, the contacts for the book are:
•    Marlene Bannister (403) 665-2489.
•    Leah Hunter (403) 665-2282.
•    Bev Bergman (403) 665-2492.
    Those interested can also email CraigmyleCentennial@hotmail.com.

A CN work train travels through Drumheller to haul away the tracks CN removed this spring from Hanna to Lyalta.  CN is retaining the right of way, so the Town will be unable to lease the land.

Any ideas the Town of Drumheller had for using the land that held the CN Rail line have been  quashed.
    “I can confirm that CN is retaining the right of way as in the future we may wish to put track back in there. At this time, there will not be any short-term leasing opportunities,” said a spokesperson for CN.
    The Town was interested in developing a walking trail or bike path on the former rail line corridor through Drumheller.
    “It was unfortunate, but that’s what we expected,” said Mayor Terry Yemen.
    Recent correspondence between the Town and CN confirmed CN’s original message of retaining the land, adds the Mayor.
    As for maintaining the rail line’s road crossings, the Mayor said he’s contacted both Alberta Transportation and CN about correcting trouble spots and damage.
    Private crossings, where CN has given permission for a property owner to put in a crossing, still remain the responsibility of the property owner, he notes.
    Weed control and landscaping for the CN lands along the rail line are done by a contractor the Town hires, and then bills CN.
    The Mayor said he understands CN’s current long range plans for the rail corridor are in 15 to 20 years, to put in a heavier gauge track  in order to haul freight.
    When contacted by The Mail for information, CN’s written response stated “We are not in a position to comment further at this point.”