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Drumheller RCMP Detachment Commander Staff Sergeant Rob Harms (left) receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Salma Lakhani.

Three Drumheller RCMP members recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medals

Three members of the Drumheller RCMP detachment were among the 135 Alberta RCMP officers who were recognized for their community dedication and commitment to service with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.A total of 30,000 Canadians were… Read More
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Kneehill, Carbon ink deal for CAO services

The Village of Carbon and Kneehill County have reached an agreement that will mutually benefit both municipalities.The pair have agreed to a pilot program which will see the Village contract Kneehill County for the services of a CAO on a part-time… Read More
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Junior Dynos host home tourney

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 talent invited.The Dynos first matched up against Crowther Memorial Junior High School… Read More
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Rare pterosaur fossil reveals crocodilian bite 76 million years ago

Dr. Caleb Brown from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is the lead author of a recently published paper revealing an ancient crocodilian bite. The fossilised neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a… Read More
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Pickleball club welcomes new members

The Drumheller Pickleball Club is fulfilling its mandate to grow the sport.On Saturday, January 25, the Club held an introductory session at the Badlands Community Facility. This was for new players as well as some who have tried out the sport and want to… Read More
3 Credit Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Rare pterosaur fossil reveals crocodilian bite 76 million years ago

Dr. Caleb Brown from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is the lead author of a recently published paper revealing an ancient crocodilian bite.The fossilised neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a… Read More
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Reality Bytes plans large-scale expansion in old Reptile World

The former Reptile World building, located at 95 3 Avenue East in downtown Drumheller, has been vacant for nearly a decade after the facility closed in February 2015, and soon a new local business will call the location home.Local Drumheller company Reality… Read More
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Spreading tobacco awareness through knee hockey

For the last 19 years, Recovery Alberta Mental Health & Addiction, the Drumheller Dragons and area schools have teamed up to promote the harmful effects of tobacco.And they do it through knee hockey.Weedless Wednesday was January 22. This year 95 Grade 6… Read More
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Dragons win two at home

The Dragons had a consistent weekend of wins, topping the Devon X-Treme and then defeating the Camrose Kodiaks on home ice.On Friday, January 24 the Dragons hosted the expansion team from Devon. Bradley Gallo opened the scoring midway through the first period… Read More
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Province repairing Highway 575, 837 sliding hillside

Alberta Transportation is in the midst of repair work to the sliding hillside that for years has made travelling Highway 837, the road to the Bleriot Ferry treacherous.The Mail has reported on the sliding of the hillside that will often slide and cover the… Read More

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Province repairing Highway 575, 837 sliding hillside

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Alberta Transportation is in the midst of repair work to the sliding hillside that for years has made travelling Highway 837, the road to the Bleriot Ferry treacherous.The…

Trail Society develops Newcastle skating pathway

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The Badlands Trail Society and the Newcastle Community Association have made the Newcastle Beach a winter attraction for residents and visitors who love to glide on two…

Spreading tobacco awareness through knee hockey

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For the last 19 years, Recovery Alberta Mental Health & Addiction, the Drumheller Dragons and area schools have teamed up to promote the harmful effects of tobacco.And they…

Rare pterosaur fossil reveals crocodilian bite 76 million years ago

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Dr. Caleb Brown from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is the lead author of a recently published paper revealing an ancient crocodilian bite.The fossilised neck bone…

Province repairing Highway 575, 837 sliding hillside

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Alberta Transportation is in the midst of repair work to the sliding hillside that for years has made travelling Highway 837, the road to the Bleriot Ferry treacherous.The…

Reality Bytes plans large-scale expansion in old Reptile World

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The former Reptile World building, located at 95 3 Avenue East in downtown Drumheller, has been vacant for nearly a decade after the facility closed in February 2015, and…

Drumheller RCMP arrest break and enter suspects

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On Tuesday, January 28 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Drumheller RCMP responded to a 911 call of a break and enter in progress on an oil lease site located in Kneehill County,…

CAO Drohomerski announces retirement, welcomes Assistant CAO

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Town of Drumheller Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Darryl Drohomerski announced his impending retirement from the role during the Monday, January 13 Committee of the Whole…

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Pickleball club welcomes new members

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The Drumheller Pickleball Club is fulfilling its mandate to grow the sport.On Saturday, January 25, the Club held an introductory session at the Badlands Community Facility.…

Dragons win two at home

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The Dragons had a consistent weekend of wins, topping the Devon X-Treme and then defeating the Camrose Kodiaks on home ice.On Friday, January 24 the Dragons hosted the…

Campaign for Tommy Anderson to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

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Drumheller has a long and proud hockey history, going back almost 100 years, from the glory days of the Bentley Brothers playing for the Miners, to the Allan Cup Championship…

Dynos compete at provincials

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A dominant season by the DVSS Senior Girls Dynos volleyball team came to an end last weekend as the team competed at the 2A Provincial Tournament.The provincial 12-team…

Dragons drop two over weekend

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It was a tough weekend for the Dragons with two highly competitive games under their belt.The Dragons hosted the Whitecourt Wolverines on Saturday, October 19 in front of 811…

Dragons split opening weekend

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Just two games into the season, and it appears the Dragons and Olds Grizzlys are developing a bit of a rivalry.The Dragons opened the regular season on the road on Friday…

Pickleball League formed for summer play

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The game of pickleball has been growing exponentially across the globe and right here in the valley. At the same time, the skill level is going up and now a casual league has…

Minor hockey player vegas-bound for tournament

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A young Drumheller hockey player is Vegas-bound for tournament play this summer.Emmett Gouy, 8, son of Shane and Katrina, played his regular season with U9 Sunrise Auto…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Lorraine Stanger (nee Hunter)

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November 17, 1945 - January 24, 2025 We are deeply saddened to share the news of Lorraine’s passing after a short battle with cancer on January 24, 2025, at the Stettler…

Condolences to the family of Dorothy Mackie

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September 20, 1926 - January 15, 2025 IN LIFE, WE LOVED YOU DEARLY; IN DEATH, WE LOVE YOU STILL. IN OUR HEARTS, YOU HOLD A PLACE NO ONE ELSE EVER WILL. It is with great…

Condolences to the family of Lorraine Pauline Fontain Olson

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January 7, 1931 - December 15, 2024 Our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lorraine Pauline Fontaine Olson aged 93, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024,…

Condolences to the family of William (Bill) Charles Cole

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October 16, 1952 – December 17, 2024 It is with a heavy heart to annouce the passing of William (Bill) Charles Cole on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at the age of 72. He will…