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Community Futures Wild Rose secures grant for Innovative Workforce Development project

Community Futures Wild Rose is pleased to announce the approval of a grant for its groundbreaking project, "Advancing Workforce Development through Apprenticeship/Trades & Engagement."This two-year initiative, set to launch in April 2025, aims to address… Read More
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Government slated to invest $17.4M in Health Centre

Planning is underway to modernize and expand the medical device reprocessing space at the Drumheller Health Centre.Benji Smith, press secretary of the Minister of Infrastructure, tells the Mail that the Medical Device Reprocessing department enhances surgical… Read More
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Boogie back, bigger and better

The Badlands Cruisers have been working hard to make the Boogie in the Badlands evolve into a premier car event, and this year, it is hoping to make it bigger and better.The Boogie in the Badlands is going into its 27th year. It has evolved from a spring-thaw… Read More
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Tyrrell shows off "Breakthroughs" at new exhibition

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, it has opened its latest exhibition, Breakthroughs.The Museum typically opens its seasonal exhibit in the spring to welcome the tourism season. This year is… Read More
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Chainsaw Wizards goes international

In what started as a way to honour the trees that were cut in Drumheller to make way for the Flood Mitigation program in the valley has grown into the largest tree carving events in Alberta.And this year it grew again.The Chainsaw Wizards sculpting event went… Read More
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Rockyford raid result in arrests

On April 16 2025, after receiving an initial report of suspicious activity, the Central and Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Units (SAD CRU), with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Strathmore RCMP, executed a Search Warrant for stolen property… Read More
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Mr. Cooper goes to Washington

Speaker for the Alberta legislature and MLA for Old-Didsbury-Three Hills, Nathan Cooper, is heading to Washington in a new position to help build and maintain relationships with Canada's largest trading partner.On Wednesday, May 7, Speaker Cooper announced to… Read More
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Construction on 6 Avenue connection road begins June 2025

Construction on the 6 Avenue connection road, which will create a new access point from Highway 56/South Dinosaur Trail to Downtown Drumheller via the 6 Avenue Southeast and 2 Street East intersection near Freson Bros., will begin in June 2025.The project was… Read More
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Drumheller council passes mill rate

Town of Drumheller council approved the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw during the regular Monday, May 5 council meeting, which will see the residential mill rate decrease by seven per cent while non-residential properties will see the mill rate sustained from the… Read More
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Historical park in works in Rockyford

The Rockyford Friendship Club is taking a project to celebrate the pioneers of the community.The Historical Committee of the Friendship Club is working to create Prairie Ridge Park. According to a release, the committee is a dedicated group of people who wish… Read More

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Tyrrell shows off "Breakthroughs" at new exhibition

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The Royal Tyrrell Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, it has opened its latest exhibition, Breakthroughs.The Museum typically…

Rockyford raid result in arrests

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On April 16 2025, after receiving an initial report of suspicious activity, the Central and Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Units (SAD CRU), with assistance from the…

Construction on 6 Avenue connection road begins June 2025

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Construction on the 6 Avenue connection road, which will create a new access point from Highway 56/South Dinosaur Trail to Downtown Drumheller via the 6 Avenue Southeast and…

Mr. Cooper goes to Washington

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Speaker for the Alberta legislature and MLA for Old-Didsbury-Three Hills, Nathan Cooper, is heading to Washington in a new position to help build and maintain relationships…

Drumheller council passes mill rate

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Town of Drumheller council approved the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw during the regular Monday, May 5 council meeting, which will see the residential mill rate decrease by seven per…

Historical park in works in Rockyford

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The Rockyford Friendship Club is taking a project to celebrate the pioneers of the community.The Historical Committee of the Friendship Club is working to create Prairie…

Drumheller Councillor Hansen-Zacharuk passes

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Long-time Drumheller town councillor Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk has succumbed to cancer after a long, courageous battle. Driven by her commitment to her community, Hansen-Zacharuk…

Hussar Ag Society wins grant for arena

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The Hussar Ag Society was victorious in its quest to secure $25,000 in extra funding through the Growing Home program.The Growing Home Program through BASF awarded $160,000…

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Senior Boys Dynos wrap up season at Zones

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The DVSS Senior Boys basketball team wrapped up their season last Saturday hosting Zones.The Dynos hosted eight teams at the 2A Zone Championship on Friday and Saturday,…

Dragons face Canmore in first round of playoffs

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The Dragons ended the regular season with an important win over the top team in the league.The Dragons were on home ice in front of 917 fans on Friday, March 14 to close out…

U11 Raptors capture title banner at home

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The U11 T6 Drumheller Canalta Raptors claimed a league victory at home on Sunday afternoon, March 2 and hoisted the banner high. The Raptors have been playing great hockey…

U18 Raptors advance to Semifinals

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The U18 React/ DT Fire Raptors are into the postseason and eclipsed the Olds Grizzys through the first round.The Raptors finished up the regular season on February 15, with a…

Drumheller team wins top pool honours

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A Drumheller pool team won top honours at one of the largest pool tournaments in Canada.The Busboys, who play in the local Big Country Amusements League, competed at the…

U-17 Smash win silver at home tournament

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The U-17 DVC Smash Volleyball Club team struck silver hosting their home tournament.On Saturday, February 15, the Smash invited eight teams for a tournament at the Badlands…

Dragons rout Grizzlys, tying scoring record

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The Dragons extended their winning streak to seven games with a victory over Fort McMurray, but after a couple of losses, bounced back with a record-breaking game on…

Junior Dynos host home tourney

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The DVSS Dynos Grade 8/9 Junior Basketball team played well at their home tournament.The Dynos hosted a five-team tournament on Saturday, January 25 and had some top-flight…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Russell "Russ" Peter Chuprun

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July 1, 1929 - April 29, 2025 Mr. Russ Chuprun passed away on April 29, 2025, at Drumheller Health Centre/Continuing Care with his family by his side at the age of 95…

Condolences to the family of Pat Grenier

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With heavy hearts, we announce that Pat passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 86 years.Pat is survived by her loving husband Phil, daughters Katheren (Hal), Laura Lee…

Condolences to the family of Lisa Justine Zacharuk

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February 18, 1980 - May 3, 2025 Lisa passed away on May 3, 2025 at the Drumheller Health Centre after a courageous battle with breast cancer for 4 and a half years. Her…

Condolences to the family of Dean Raugust

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With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of Dean Edward Raugust, 54, of Craigmyle, Alberta, on April 29, 2025, surrounded by his cherished loved ones. Dean’s…