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Hussar Freemasons celebrate centennial

On Saturday, May 27, The Freemasons, Grande Lodge of Alberta, Hanna Lodge #78, Drumheller Symbol Lodge #93, Hussar Lodge #130, Drumheller Lodge #146, and other Masons from around Alberta met at the Dalum community hall. They met to celebrate the Hussar #130… Read More
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Animal sanctuary wins appeal, with conditions

The Alice Sanctuary, a farm animal sanctuary located in Wheatland County, will once again be permitted to host walking tours, small events, and volunteers on the property after the Wheatland County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) approved a… Read More
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Boogie in the Badlands celebrates 25 years

Drumheller Valley was packed with hundreds of polished and shined classic and modern, modified and stock vehicles as car enthusiasts gathered to celebrate Boogie in the Badlands’ 25th anniversary over the weekend. The celebrations kicked off on Friday… Read More

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Kneehill County contemplates expanding country market event

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Kneehill County council is contemplating expanding its Growing Kneehill country market and long table dinner event, and looking at ways to potentially make it into a…

Animal sanctuary wins appeal, with conditions

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The Alice Sanctuary, a farm animal sanctuary located in Wheatland County, will once again be permitted to host walking tours, small events, and volunteers on the property…

UCP wins majority government in 2023 Alberta election

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While there were a few surprises on election night in Alberta, the riding of Drumheller- Stettler remained true blue.Albertans went to the polls on Monday, May 29, to choose…

Boogie in the Badlands celebrates 25 years

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Drumheller Valley was packed with hundreds of polished and shined classic and modern, modified and stock vehicles as car enthusiasts gathered to celebrate Boogie in the…

Canada Day parade celebrates Dragons' 20th anniversary

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A staple of Canada Day in Drumheller, the annual Canada Day parade, is returning this year and registrations are now open.This year the parade theme is celebrating the 20th…

Chainsaw Wizards carve their way into valley's heart

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The buzz of saws and the smell of sawdust nearly drowned out the smoke in the valley as the Chainsaw Wizards cut their way into the valley, leaving behind lasting works of…

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Titans coach selected for Alberta Senior Bowl

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It’s tryout camp season for young football players in the province and Drumheller Titans’ coach Ken Fournier will be at the helm.Selection Camp season began with four camps…

Women take on badlands triathlon

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More than 50 women from throughout Alberta took on the badlands in the first Wild Rose Women’s Triathlon in Drumheller on Sunday, May 14. Events offered included a sprint…

Dragons move on to college careers

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While the ice is out of the Drumheller Memorial Arena, Drumheller Dragons are making choices on where to continue to pursue their careers.Goalie Garrett Fuller has committed…

Smash win Medicine Hat tourney

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The Drumheller Volleyball Club (DVC) U15 Blue Smash had a successful weekend of volleyball winning a Medicine Hat tournament. The U15 team travelled south to play in a U16…

Bantam Titans attend U16 provincial games camp

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The Bantam Titans are making noise in the off-season with five players attending the U16 provincial camp in Calgary.Noah Lowther, Josh Unland, Cole Suntjens, Rylan Masson and…

Dragons wrap season in Game 7, Blackfalds advance

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It was a season for the ages, but sadly the Dragons’ playoff hopes were dashed on Tuesday night, April 4 in Blackfalds in Game Seven.The Dragons finished the regular season…

Obituaries

Celebration of Life for Julia Lenfesty

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Celebration of Life The family ofJulia Lenfestyinvite family and friends to a luncheonFriday, June 2, 202311 a.m. - Knox United Church Hall, Drumheller

Condolences to the family of Skip (Maynard) MacArthur

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MacARTHURSkip (Maynard) July 6, 1943 - May 29, 2023 Pastor Skip (Maynard) MacArthur went home to his Lord and Saviour, in the early morning hours of May 29, 2023, after a…

Condolences to the family of Mary Isabella Christina Ask (James)

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ASKMary IsabellaChristina (James) May 20, 2023 Mary Isabella Christina Ask (James) of Drumheller, Alberta, beloved wife of the late Orval James Ask, peacefully went home to…

Condolences to the family of James (Jim) Fleming

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FLEMINGJames (Jim) August 23, 1933 - May 21, 2023 James (Jim) was born in Scotland, August 23, 1933. Him and his wife, Marie, immigrated to Canada in 1958. They moved to…

Doug Wade joins race for Wildrose nod

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    Local businessman Doug Wade has flung himself into the race to be the Wildrose candidate for the Drumheller-Stettler riding come the next provincial election.

    Nominations for candidates close this Friday, August 5, and Wade is the fourth to come to the table. He said he is encouraged by the policies of the Wildrose Party, and feels they have strong leadership in Danielle Smith.
    “I feel there is change coming,” said Wade. “Historically the province flips and when it does, it does big time.”
    He adds that with 25,000 members across the province the party is more than just a flash in the pan.
    Wade was raised in the valley and brought up his own family in Drumheller. He is a partner in Wade’s Jewellery and has been actively involved in community sports, theatre and the Drumheller and District Music Festival.
    He said he has been encouraged to run by his business partner and brother Bruce as well as his family. Other Wildrose enthusiasts including Chip Aiello, Jim Fisher, Stan Schumacher, Tony Kollman, Dale Wilson and Stan Solberg have also been encouraging.
    The first all candidates forum is slated for Thursday, August 11 at the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club Tournament Facility at 7 p.m.  Other contenders include Rick Strankman, Dave France, and Chris Warwick. Those who wish to vote for a candidate for the Wildrose Party must have a current membership with the party.
 Wade welcomes feedback or questions. He can be contacted at 403-823-6033 or wadeda@telusplanet.net.

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