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DVSS student to be presented Duke of Edinburgh Award

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   A Drumheller area youth will be in Calgary this Friday, October 28 to receive the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
   DVSS student Liam McDougald will be accepting the award from Her Honour Lt. Governor of Alberta Lois E. Mitchell. He will be among 25 Alberta young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to receive the honour.
   The Award’s aim is to educate and motivate youth, ages 14 to 25, to become well-rounded citizens equipped with invaluable life skills by exploring their potential, taking on new challenges, giving back to their communities, and achieving success. It is a non-academic, self-directed program based on experiential learning, according to a press release.
   “I worked for probably a year for all the requirements for it,” Liam tells The Mail.
   Drumheller has seen recipients at all merit levels including five last spring awarded by His Royal Highness Prince Edward.
   Liam has been active in the community for many years through 4H, and school and community sports. When he learned of the awards, he recognized that he could actually get credit for many of the activities he was currently involved.
   For his bronze medal, his adventure was the Two Wheel View Badlands to Banff Bike trip. For his Silver medal, his trip to Europe to play hockey allowed him to qualify.
   He says he has begun working on his gold medal.

Beiseker RCMP investigate suspiscious male possibly linked to stolen property

On October 25, 2016, Beiseker RCMP along with Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious male related to an incident that occurred at the Linden Agri-Center Ltd. in Linden, AB earlier that morning.

The suspect fled the scene after hitching a ride from a passing motorist which led police to a residence in Three Hills. The suspect again fled from police in a black 2002 Dodge Durango, which headed south on Highway 21.

Beiseker RCMP have seized a stolen truck and trailer believed to be associated to the suspect. Beiseker RCMP continue to investigate.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Beiseker RCMP at (403)947-3420. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com

Sharel Shoff announces run for Mayor

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   After 11 years of sitting on Town Council, Councillor Sharel Shoff has decided to run for Drumheller’s Mayor in the next election, taking place October 2017.
   “I joined Council because I really just wanted to do something for my town. I wanted to give back to the people of Drumheller.” Councillor Shoff told The Mail. “I really enjoy being on Town Council but I think it’s time to try my hand at Mayor. I believe that if we stay in one place for too long we become stagnant and I want to be able to do more for the town.”
   Councillor Shoff brings years of experience to the table. She joined Town Council in 2005 and has been involved in many different committees throughout the years.
   “I am involved with Community Futures, Municipal Planning, Economic Development, Palliser Regional Planning and I am a part of the assessment review board. Being involved with these committees I have learned a lot about Drumheller and it’s businesses. I have learned lots through my years serving on council and involved in committees about the town and have become familiar with what and how to improve Drumheller.” Councillor Shoff said, “I have also finished the Elective Officials Program. It is a courses that everyone is encouraged to do and at this point I believe I am the only one to complete it.”
   Councillor Shoff looks forward to making a future plan and involve the citizens of Drumheller in this plan. She hopes to hear the opinions and contributions of the people and bring those concerns forward as the voice of the town. Early next year, Councillor Shoff plans to hold meetings to be able to listen to the residents and hear what they are hoping for the future of Drumheller.
   Councillor Shoff said, “I think I can contribute more as a mayor than as a councillor.”
   Councillor Shoff was born and raised in the Valley. Her grandparents came to Drumheller back in 1912, making her the third generation to call Drumheller home.

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