RCMP Release, Drumheller, Alberta - On January 10, 2016, at approximately 10:00 P.M., a Drumheller resident was sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect in his own home.

The unknown male suspect knocked on the male victim’s door and asked to use the phone. When the victim opened the door the suspect forced his way into the victim’s apartment and sexually assaulted him. The victim received minor injuries but was not transported to hospital.The suspect was described as follows:approximately 5’10” (178 cam) tall;wore blue jeans with a green sweater and a light blue baseball cap;  suspect also wore a black balaclava to cover his face. Investigation has revealed that the same suspect had knocked on other apartment doors in the same area and had asked to use the phone. This occurred during the days leading up to this assault.  None of the persons at those apartments were assaulted.  The RCMP urges the public to verify the identity of any strangers before opening the door of their home to someone they do not know.

If you have information about this crime, please call the Drumheller RCMP Detachment at (403) 823-2630.  Should you wish 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 [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.  

    The Town of Drumheller is fully aware of the waste water odor issues plaguing residents in the south Newcastle and east Nacmine areas of Drumheller. Sewage odors have been occurring downstream of the Royal Tyrrell Museum since its opening in 1985.
    The waste water from the museum flows from a septic holding tank into a second flushing tank. From there the waste water exits through a gravity line that goes underneath the Red Deer River. Due to this slow process, an odor is produced when anaerobic bacteria in the waste water creates hydrogen sulfide gas.
    The Town of Drumheller is working very closely with Alberta Infrastructure to remedy the situation. Officials will continue to monitor the odor issues and will intensify treatment at various locations to help reduce or eliminate the odor.
    At the January 11, 2016 council meeting, council asked administration to review changes to our utility bylaw that would strengthen enforcement options to deal with non-compliant discharges.
    The Town has asked the province and their consultants to review more permanent options in an effort to find a solution to the ongoing odor issues.