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Trochu Housing Corporation receives grant for seniors living space

Thanks to an investment from the federal and provincial governments, the Trochu Housing Corporation is able to move forward with its supportive living facility.According to a release, the governments of Canada and Alberta are providing nearly $66 million to… Read More
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Jurassic Record attempt not recognized by Guinness

Despite the best efforts of organizers, Drumheller residents and the thousands who showed up on Saturday, April 27, the community’s name will not end up in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Jurassic Jamboree, held in Drumheller, Alberta, concluded with… Read More
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Drumheller RCMP investigating found human remains

On May 5, 2024, Drumheller RCMP were notified of possible found human remains. A person had been off roading in a rural area south of Delia and found what was believed to be human remains. The bones were collected and transported to the Office of the Chief… Read More
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Drumheller Town Council passes Tax Rate Bylaw

The Town of Drumheller (TOD) held a Special Meeting on Monday, May 13, before the Committee of the Whole Meeting, to give third reading to the Tax Rate Bylaw 14.24 and to discuss the property taxes and requisitions towards the RCMP, Education and Seniors… Read More
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Principal Don Yavis retiring from Morrin School

Students at Morrin School received a brand new school at the beginning of the year, and come next school year, they will have a new principal.After 42 years at Morrin School including 13 as principal, Don Yavis will be retiring from teaching.“I spent my… Read More
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Motor sports resort ask Kneehill for road funding support

At Kneehill County’s Tuesday, April 23, Council Meeting, Manager of Planning and Development, Barb Hazelton, presented Council with a Request for Decision from Badlands Recreation Development Corp. (BRDC) regarding Bylaw/Policy Badlands Motorsport Resort Area… Read More
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Rosedale raffle tops $17k

The Rosedale Recreational Society has made great progress on the first phase of its Revitalization Project, and is gearing up for its second phase.On Tuesday, April 30, the Rosedale Recreational Society met to draw the winning ticket for its 4-day/3-night… Read More
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Golden Hills introduces Esports league

Golden Hills School Division is organizing an Esports league with students from different schools competing, learning and having fun.Esports is a form of competition with video games. What was once thought of as a solitary endeavour, has grown into a… Read More
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Emergency Services called to downtown restaurant

The Drumheller Fire Department, RCMP and AHS Åmbulance responded to a call at a downtown restaurant at about 9:3 0.m., on Monday, May 13. Fire Chief Derian Rosario tells the Mail, that a kitchen appliance in the restaurant at 75 3rd Avenue West malfunctioned.… Read More
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Emergency Services respond to two-vehicle collision

The Drumheller Fire Department, RCMP and AHS Ambulance responded to a collision on Saturday, May 11, shortly before 2 p.m. The collision involved two vehicles and five occupants at the intersection of Highway 9 and South Railway Avenue. Injuries appear to be… Read More

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Motor sports resort ask Kneehill for road funding support

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At Kneehill County’s Tuesday, April 23, Council Meeting, Manager of Planning and Development, Barb Hazelton, presented Council with a Request for Decision from Badlands…

Principal Don Yavis retiring from Morrin School

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Students at Morrin School received a brand new school at the beginning of the year, and come next school year, they will have a new principal.After 42 years at Morrin School…

Rosedale raffle tops $17k

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The Rosedale Recreational Society has made great progress on the first phase of its Revitalization Project, and is gearing up for its second phase.On Tuesday, April 30, the…

Golden Hills introduces Esports league

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Golden Hills School Division is organizing an Esports league with students from different schools competing, learning and having fun.Esports is a form of competition with…

Emergency Services called to downtown restaurant

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The Drumheller Fire Department, RCMP and AHS Åmbulance responded to a call at a downtown restaurant at about 9:3 0.m., on Monday, May 13. Fire Chief Derian Rosario tells the…

Emergency Services respond to two-vehicle collision

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The Drumheller Fire Department, RCMP and AHS Ambulance responded to a collision on Saturday, May 11, shortly before 2 p.m. The collision involved two vehicles and five…

Water licensees in southern Alberta join together in midst of drought

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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.…

Drywall Manufacturer CGC coming to Wheatland

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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…

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Local swimmers compete at provincials

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A couple local swimmers were having a great season in the water, and qualified for winter provincials.Eddie Boyd and Grady McGougan trained and competed this season with the…

Special Olympics Alpine Skiers wrap up season

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This season involved the team’s competition athletes participating in a regular low-key season focussing on dryland and on-snow training on an off-competition year.Three…

Dragons prep for post season

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The Dragons are in the stages of preparation for the postseason as the play-in round continues.The AJHL this season was dealt a shock with the defection of five teams to the…

Raptors fall in triple overtime heartbreaker

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It was as close as it could possibly get as the Kneehill Chiefs and the Drumheller Raptors U18 battled it out for the league championship over the weekend.The Drumheller…

Dragons split shootout finishes

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The Dragons earned three out of a possible six points last week, with two games going all the way to shootouts.The Dragons were on home ice on Tuesday, January 9 to take on…

Raptors battle through season

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Drumheller Minor Hockey is having a great season with some competitive teams in the mix, with lots of learning and successes on the ice.There is Raptor hockey in the valley…

Saints win home opener

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The St. Anthony’s Saints Junior Varsity Basketball team hosted its home opener last week versus the Youngstown Falcons, and by all indications, it looks like it will be a…

Dragons pick up two points at home

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The Dragons managed to pull one win out of three tries last week on the road and on home ice.The Dragons were in Brooks on Tuesday, December 5 to take on the Bandits. The…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Keith Douglas Johnson

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JOHNSONKeith Douglas January 12, 1934 - Michichi, AB- May 9, 2024 - Drumheller, AB It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father,…

Condolences to the family of Glen Uhrich

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UHRICHGlen May 9, 2024 Glen Uhrich, 74, passed away peacefully with family at his side in Drumheller, May 9, 2024. Glen was born in Drumheller into a family of 9 siblings.…

Condolences to the family of John (Jack) W. Elkes

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ELKESJohn (Jack) W. November 8, 1936 - April 22, 2024 Jack Elkes of Drumheller passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on April 22. He is survived by his son…

Condolences to the family of Frederick Alexander Dayman

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DAYMANFrederick Alexander February 25, 1956 - April 27, 2024 Fred Dayman, beloved husband of Alisa Dayman (nee Snideman) passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Health…