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Dinosaur Half Marathon opens registration

   Drumheller will be holding it’s annual Dinosaur Half Marathon for the eighth year Sunday, September 10, 2017.
   Registration is now open for all three events. The Dinosaur Half Marathon will consist of the family 5k run, a 10k road race and a half marathon.
   Becky Kowalchuk, Event Coordinator of the Dinosaur Half Marathon Committee said, “The routes will be the same as last year. Before last year’s marathon the routes were professionally measured so participants can use the race to qualify for other races.”
   The half marathon is a twenty one kilometre trek that takes advantage of the museum trails as well as McMullen Island park. The ten kilometre run goes through Midland and circles back to the starting line at the Badlands Community Facility. Also featured will be the popular family fun run which is a 5 kilometre route.
   Kowalchuk said, “Last year we saw a huge increase in the 5 kilometre. There were a lot of families which is great. We hope to see some of the ones with older children move up into the ten kilometre and see lots back for the 5 kilometre.”
   According to Kowalchuk, the Dinosaur Half Marathon sees participants from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and all across Alberta. In 2016 there were between four hundred and five hundred participants.
   “Others are seeing a dwindle in participants in races throughout Alberta but the Dinosaur Half Marathon seems to hold steady,” Kowalchuk said, “It’s a great way to show off our scenic trails and beautiful valley.”
   Kowalchuk also said they are always looking for volunteers to help marshal the finish line or along the race site itself as well as set up and take down.
   “We have a really great core of volunteers, but we can always use more volunteers at race day.” Kowalchuk said.
   Registration opened the beginning of December and until January 31, discounted fees are available.
   Kowalchuk said, “I challenge as many people as able to come out and do the race. With Christmas behind us, people may be looking to get active and this gives them lots of time to train for the marathon.”
   Questions or to register for events go to dinosaurhalf.com.
   To help volunteer contact Becky Kowalchuk at (403)823-0433.

Drumheller RCMP Investigate Hit and Run

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On January 3rd, 2017 at approximately 11:45 AM, a vehicle hit a fire hydrant in Willow Pt, near the DVSS High School, breaking it off. The involved vehicle immediately left the scene and failed to report the collision.

A witness to the collision saw a white, older model, damaged Ford F-150 leave the scene. The F-150 is believed to be in the mid to late 1990's with a rounded front end. The hydrant was broke off at the base and will cost the town of Drumheller over $2000.00 to replace. Damage to the truck should be to the centre of the rear bumper. The hydrant was primarily yellow with orange valve caps and may have transferred some of the colour to the bumper of the truck.

Drumheller RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating this vehicle and owner.

If you have information about this crime, please contact the Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-2630. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers for instructions).

Commit to Fit returns for second year

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   The new year is here and it is time to Commit to Fit.
   This is the second year that The Drumheller Mail has teamed up with the Badlands Community Facility and the Aquaplex to support residents who commit to a healthy lifestyle. So far, about 25 have signed up. And while Amber Leavitt, program specialist at the BCF, would have liked to see more registrations, she sees the value of the program. The main strength is tracking the workouts.
   “It is important to pick a goal and then track it. Tracking it helps keep you accountable to the goal that you’ve picked so you can see what your progress is lie,” she said. “That is why Commit to Fit works because we have the tracking system at the BCF and the Aquaplex and that helps people to commit.”
   The program is simple. Just sign up and let the BCF or Aquaplex know your goal. Their knowledgeable staff will be happy to consult to help you meet that goal, and every time you stop in it will be logged and you can monitor your progress.
   If by the end of January, if you have met your goal, you will be entered into a draw for a three month BCF membership.
   Leavitt says the program has made a difference to many who have undertaken the challenge.
   “One participant was praising Commit to Fit last year until about May. He was coming in like clockwork every single day of the week, and the once it got nice out, he started doing stuff outside,” said Leavitt. “He would say the reason he was coming was because of Commit to Fit.”

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