On Monday, May 1, Wheatland County press released a statement announcing that a Development Permit has been granted to CGC Wallboard Manufacturing Plant to construct a $210 million dollar facility. In order to create Economic Development within the region,… Read More

Alberta has endured several dry spring and summer seasons over the years, and with El Nino bringing a dry winter this year, the province is at risk of a critical drought. Water levels are at below capacity in many rivers and reservoirs throughout the… Read More

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) was asked by Kneehill County’s Administration to attend the Tuesday, April 13, Committee of the Whole Meeting and give a presentation to council members to share knowledge about the processes of renewable energy… Read More

The U17 Smash Blue Club Volleyball team ended their season on a high note with a bronze medal at Provincials.The Smash went to provincials in Calgary on the weekend of April 20.The team played well at the tournament, but in a close match was shut out of the… Read More

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce and Travel Drumheller are pleased to announce their award finalists for the 2024 Celebration of Excellence. The awards will be presented on Thursday, June 13 at the Badlands Community Facility. The evening will… Read More

Drumheller RCMP is reminding drivers to be more present as motorcycle riding season begins.This comes after two collisions involving motorcycles in just one week.“Drumheller RCMP have responded to 2 motorcycle collisions during the week of April 22,” said… Read More

On April 30th, 2024, at approximately 5:00pm, the General Investigation Section (GIS) of the Drumheller RCMP along with Drumheller General Duty members, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of South Rail Way Avenue in Drumheller, Alberta.… Read More

There is talk amongst council members abour moving the Village Shop, which was burglarized for over $20,000 worth of tools back in February. At the Wednesday, April 10, Regular Village Council Meeting, Standard’s Mayor, Martin Gauthier, and Chief… Read More

A full house of residents opposed to a proposed landfill came out at the Public Hearing in Kneehill County on Tuesday, April 23, meeting to voice their concerns.Waste Connection of Canada (WCC) is proposing a Class 2 Integrated Waste Management Facility… Read More

There weren't many surprises in the Federal Budget announced last week for MP for Battle River-Crowfoot Damien Kurek, because everything had already been said.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivered the budget on Tuesday,… Read More