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DVSS welcomes new associate principal

Dana Yemen

The Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) has appointed Dana Yemen as their new associate principal come fall of 2018.

Yemen holds a Bachelor of Physical Education Degree from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, and will hold a Master of Education in the Field of Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary in June of 2018. She has also accepted admission to a Doctor of Education in the Field of Educational Leadership from the University of Western Ontario.

In September 2009 she was hired as a teacher in Three Hills School and in February 2018 became an Instructional Coach at the Golden Hills School Division 75 (GHSD) Division Office where she currently works with teachers in the areas of planning, instruction, assessment, critical thinking, information technology, classroom management and other areas of need.

Her varied teaching experience which includes working with a range of grades from Grade 4 to Grade 12, her extensive coaching background, along with the knowledge and skills she has developed as an Instructional Coach will serve her well in her new administrative role.


Drumheller chamber of commerce receives chamber of the year award

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The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) has received the 2017 Chamber of the Year Award from the provincial chambers of commerce organization.

    The DDCC was selected for a variety of achievements in 2017 including the Business Advocacy Committee’s success in advocating for a shop local component in the Town’s Purchasing Policy, the addition of the Lunch & Learn program, and a second summer operating a mobile Visitor Information Centre at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. The chamber previously received the award in 2013.

    Staff members Marley Henneigh and Heather Bitz accepted the award at Alberta Chambers of Commerce’s provincial conference on May 24-26 in Grande Prairie.

    “It is a great honour to be recognized amongst our fellow Chambers of Commerce for our efforts in the business community, and we thank all our board of directors, staff, and members that contribute to our success over the past year,” said DDCC executive director Heather Bitz.

    Drumheller received the award for the 151-350 membership category. Fellow recipients in different categories included St. Paul, Lloydminister, and Red Deer.

Outdoor Pool opening delayed

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Town of Drumheller crews have been working hard this week to get the outdoor pool open. However, the inspection and maintenance program, which takes place prior to seasonal operation, has identified at least one leak in one of the pipes.
The crews are now working on exposing the leaking pipe and checking for other leaks. Once all the leaking spots have been identified and the pipes repaired, the pool will then be filled and tested ready to open up to the public.
“We recognize the inconvenience that the delay in the outdoor pool will cause and we want to apologize for the delay,” outlined Armia Mikhaeil Director of Infrastructure. “Crews are working hard to fix the issues and we hope get the pool open as soon as possible for everyone to enjoy”.
“In addition, tests carried out for the preparation to get the fountain operational showed that there is a significant amount of water loss occurring,” added Julia Fielding, Economic Development and Communications Officer for the Town of Drumheller. “This indicates one or several leaking points and so crews are currently working with an engineering firm to come up with a solution. Unfortunately, it may be the fountain will not be operational this summer.”

For more information contact:
Julia Fielding
Economic Development and Communications Officer
403-820-1481


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