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Investigation continues into RCMP officer involved shooting in Wheatland County

Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) continues to investigate an incident of an officer-involved shooting in Wheatland County.The Mail previously reported on Sunday, February 12, Airdrie Rural RCMP received a call from Calgary Police Service (CPS)… Read More
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Dragons top Canmore in six games

The Dragons are getting set for round two of the AJHL Playoffs after defeating the Canmore Eagles in six games.The Dragons were tied at one game apiece after last weekend, and on Tuesday night, March 14, they were at the Canmore Recreation Centre to take on… Read More
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Rockyford moves campground registration online

Rockyford village council has taken inspiration from one of its neighbouring municipalities and will be moving campground reservations for the Rockyford Municipal Campground online following a motion at the regular Wednesday, March 8 council meeting.Although… Read More

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Airport manager awarded Queen's Jubilee medal

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Drumheller Municipal Airport manager Patrick Bonneville was recognized for his efforts since taking over management of the airport in 2021 to revive and make it a “gateway to…

Wheatland County denies animal sanctuary permit

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Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) denied a development permit application from The Alice Sanctuary to continue fundraising and volunteer activities at the…

Kneehill County receives response from Transportation Minister over Bigelow Bridge

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Kneehill County received correspondence from Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen regarding concerns over the condition of a bridge within…

RAVE communication tool supports crime reduction organizations

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Police and citizen crime reduction groups now have a new communication tool that is paying dividends in helping to fight crime.Earlier this month, a Drumheller RCMP…

Flags at half mast to honour fallen Edmonton police officers

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The Town of Drumheller announces that flags will be flown at half-mast in honour of two Edmonton police officers who were killed in the line of duty on March 16, 2023.…

U11 Ramada Raptors hoist banner

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Drumheller Minor Hockey has a second banner to hang high in the Drumheller Memorial Arena as the U11 Drumheller Ramada Raptors captured their league championship.The U11…

More Local Sports

Students try out curling

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Students from Morrin School were at the Drumheller Curling Club to try out the sport on Wednesday, March 15. The Club reached out to area schools about hosting students, and…

Dynos crowned league champs, compete at zones

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The DVSS Senior Boys basketball team wrapped up its season with a league championship and a strong showing at zones.On Monday, March 6, the Dynos hosted the league…

Dragons battle in first round of playoffs

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The Dragons ended the weekend tied at one game a piece in their first-round series versus the Canmore Eagles, and they had momentum going into Tuesday night’s game 3 in…

Seniors qualify for provincial 55-Plus Games

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On Saturday, March 4, Drumheller Sandstone Lanes hosted the Zone qualifiers for the 8-ball pool competition to determine the six men and women to represent Zone 2 at the…

U18 Raptors win league play

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The U18 React/ DT Fire Raptors were crowned league champions on home ice Sunday, March 5, after defeating the Hanna Colts in two straight games.It has been a whirlwind of…

DVSS host 3J Boys Zones

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There was some great basketball action at DVSS over the weekend as the Dynos hosted the 2023 3J Boys South Central Championship.Teams including Meadow Ridge, Christ the King,…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of David Hall Snideman

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SNIDEMANDavid Hall March 16, 1941 - March 9, 2023 David Snideman, beloved husband of Bunny (Lillian) Snideman (nee Hayhurst), passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District…

Condolences to the family of Raymond Egert

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EGERTRaymond August 7, 1938 - March 9, 2023 Raymond was born on August 7, 1938, and grew up on a farm near Edberg, Alberta. He left the farm to attend the University of…

Condolences to the family of Norman Dale Burskov

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BURSKOVNorman Dale May 27, 1947 - March 4, 2023 On March 4, 2023, Norman Burskov passed away at the age of 75.Norman was born in Calgary to Chris and Phyllis Burskov and grew…

Condolences to the family of Thomas John Maxwell

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MAXWELLThomas John December 3, 1945 - March 1, 2023 With heavy hearts, the family of Thomas John Maxwell announce his passing in the early morning hours of March 1, 2023.Tom…

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