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Bo the Bison finds new home at Blackfoot Crossing

After more than six decades, Bo the Bison, which has been prominently displayed at the Badlands Historical Centre, is heading to a new home.Bo’s official name is Bison antiquus occidentalis. His partial skeleton was discovered in an abandoned strip mine near… Read More
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Titans pick up silver at Alberta Bowl

It was a fairytale season for the Drumheller Senior Titans, but that tale came crashing to reality at the feet of the St. Paul Lions.The defending champion Titans had a great season going undefeated and landing in the top spot in South at the Tier IV level.… Read More
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Government invests in affordable housing upgrades

Alberta’s government is investing $16 million to upgrade 400 affordable housing units across the province, and some of this funding is earmarked for Drumheller institutions.The provincial budget has $94 million over three years for capital maintenance and… Read More
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Drumheller council considers cap on Short Term Rentals

Town of Drumheller continues to work on regulations on Short Term Rentals (STRs) as part of its proposed Business License Bylaw, and during the Tuesday, November 14 Committee of the Whole meeting administration was directed to implement an annual cap on the… Read More
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Midland community receives ATCO grant

ATCO announced the recipients of our 2023 Clean Energy Community Fund, a new grant-making program that supports organizations on their energy transition journey, and the Midlandvale Community Hall is among the recipients.Twelve Alberta schools, community… Read More
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Dynos win zones, provincials-bound

The DVSS Senior Girls Dynos Volleyball team are the 2A Zone champion and are heading for provincials.The Dynos have been having a strong season, winning matches and tournaments as they hone their skills. They have an impressive 35-13 win record, including… Read More
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Rosedale Rec Society wrap up busy summer

Those driving through the community of Rosedale may have noticed some upgrades and improvements at the corner of Highway 10 and Highway 10X as members of the Rosedale Rec Society have been busy taking on a number of projects over the last several months.While… Read More
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Seniors Titans battle for provincial title Friday

The Senior Drumheller Titans have one last stop on the road to the provincial championships, and that is in Red Deer against the St. Paul Lions.The Titans are defending their title this Friday at the Tier Alberta Bowl. This comes after dispatching the W.R.… Read More
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Songbook hot off the press

Music makes the season, and for 10 years the Mail continues a novel tradition of publishing a Christmas Songbook.This year’s edition is bigger and better than ever with 40 pages, filled with all the songs to help celebrate the season.The songbooks are a great… Read More
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Neighbours pitch in to fight Homestead Coulee area fire

Thanks to the help of neighbours, a fire south of Homestead Coulee could have been much worse than it was.On the morning of Sunday, November 12, a fire broke out on the Gillespie family farm. Laurie tells the Mail they were unaware until the keen eye of a… Read More

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Drumheller council considers cap on Short Term Rentals

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Town of Drumheller continues to work on regulations on Short Term Rentals (STRs) as part of its proposed Business License Bylaw, and during the Tuesday, November 14 Committee…

Rosedale Rec Society wrap up busy summer

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Those driving through the community of Rosedale may have noticed some upgrades and improvements at the corner of Highway 10 and Highway 10X as members of the Rosedale Rec…

Midland community receives ATCO grant

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ATCO announced the recipients of our 2023 Clean Energy Community Fund, a new grant-making program that supports organizations on their energy transition journey, and the…

The Salvation Army sets $60,000 Kettle goal

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The annual Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off was held at Freson Bros. on Friday, November 17. This year, The Salvation Army has set a goal to raise $60,000 from the kettle…

Songbook hot off the press

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Music makes the season, and for 10 years the Mail continues a novel tradition of publishing a Christmas Songbook.This year’s edition is bigger and better than ever with 40…

Drumheller 2024 Capital draft budget outlines $10.71 million in projects

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Drumheller Town council were presented with the preliminary 2024 Capital budget and 10-year Capital plan during the Tuesday, November 14 Committee of the Whole meeting. The…

Drumheller RCMP investigate collision involving youth pedestrian

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Drumheller RCMP are investigating after a youth pedestrian was involved in a collision on Thursday, November 16.At approximately 3:30 p.m. on November 16, emergency services…

RCMP investigate break and enters

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At approximately 11:30 pm on November 11th, 2023, Drumheller RCMP responded to an alarm call at the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Facility located at 2490…

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Dynos win zones, provincials-bound

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The DVSS Senior Girls Dynos Volleyball team are the 2A Zone champion and are heading for provincials.The Dynos have been having a strong season, winning matches and…

Seniors Titans battle for provincial title Friday

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The Senior Drumheller Titans have one last stop on the road to the provincial championships, and that is in Red Deer against the St. Paul Lions.The Titans are defending their…

Senior Titans advance to South Final, vs Taber

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Football fans were treated to excitement as the Senior Titans battled for the chance to represent at the South Finals.The Titans hosted the Willow Creek Cobras at Don…

Morrin Mustangs qualify for zones

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The Morrin Mustangs won silver at Regionals and are bound for Zones after a strong showing at a weekend tournament.The regional tournament played out on November 10 and 11 at…

Tough road trip for Dragons

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The Drumheller Dragons had a tough week on the road, falling in two games straight.On Friday, November 10 the Dragons were in Sherwood Park to take on the North-leading…

Don Robertson Field dedicated to Titans founder

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For nearly three decades, the name Don Robertson has been synonymous with Titans football in the valley, and on Saturday the field located at DVSS was renamed in his honour.A…

Drumheller Curling Club cancels 2023-2024 season

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Concerns for public safety after a leak was discovered in the roof of the Drumheller Curling Club building has prompted the organization to make the difficult decision not to…

DVSS Senior Dynos strike gold at tourney

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The DVSS Senior girls volleyball team is having a great season and is closing in on the postseason.This comes after a successful weekend in Olds Koinonia in tournament play.…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Doris Doreen Buhler

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BuhlerDoris Doreen December 29, 1945 - November 9, 2023 Doris passed away peacefully, with her children and some grandchildren by her side at the Calgary Foothills Hospital…

Condolences to the family of Olga Ann Rowse (nee Sorokopud)

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ROWSE(nee Sorokopud)Olga Ann May 23, 1924 - November 14, 2023 With sadness but with gratitude for a life well lived, the family announces the peaceful passing of Olga Ann…

Condolences to the family of John Wesley Goudy

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GOUDYJohn Wesley October 10, 1936 - November 6, 2023 John Wesley Goudy passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home near Markerville on November 6, 2023. He went to be with…

Condolences to the family of Rene Omer Gaucher

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GAUCHERRene Omer July 21, 1949 - November 4, 2023 Rene passed away peacefully at home in Morrin on November 4th at the age of 74. Rene was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to…