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Drumheller RCMP responds to fatal collision on Highway 9

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On June 14, 2025 at approximately 4:01 p.m., Drumheller RCMP responded to a head-on collision between a semi-truck and a pick-up truck on Highway 9 near Highway 836.
A third vehicle, a SUV, went into the ditch to avoid collision. The semi and the pick-up truck caught fire, with the semi being fully engulfed in the north ditch and the pick-up being in the middle of the highway. Upon arrival, officers located a lone occupant trapped in the pick-up truck. Immediately bystanders used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire on the pick-up truck while a local Hutterite colony immediately brought a water truck to help douse the flames from the semi. Fire departments from Rosebud and Rockyford as well as EMS attended.
Unfortunately, the pick-up truck driver, a female resident of Airdrie, Alta., was declared deceased on scene. The officers of the Drumheller RCMP send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The male driver of the semi was transported by EMS with minor injuries and the driver of the SUV was un-injured. The incident resulted in the shut down of the highway for several hours as officers facilitated their investigation. Drumheller RCMP would also like to thank the bystanders and the Hutterite Colony, as well as local fire departments and EMS, for their assistance at the scene.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation. If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-7590 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line will in any Alberta RCMP Jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).


Drumheller RCMP seize significant amount of drugs

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On the evening of June 11, 2025, Drumheller RCMP initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle along Highway 56 after witnessing a traffic infraction.
Police checks revealed that the driver had an outstanding warrant out of Edmonton, and therefore he was arrested. While dealing with the passengers of the vehicle, Drumheller RCMP located suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle.
All the occupants were arrested and a search of the vehicle incidental to arrest revealed the following:
Over a pound of suspected methamphetamine
600 pills of various types
A large quantity of cash
Two firearms, one of which was loaded
Suspected cannabis and cocaine
Various weapons

49-year-old Sheldon Blyan, a resident of Edmonton, 34-year-old Mitchell Sydlowski, a resident of St. Albert, and 73-year-old Harvey Beeler, also of Edmonton, have been charged with numerous offences, some of which include:
Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x3)
Possess restricted firearm & ammunition
Unauthorized possession of firearm
Possess dangerous weapon
Breaches of their court orders

After Judicial Interim Release Hearings, all three were remanded into custody and appeared in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on June 13, 2025.

Dream: Rosebud’s new Canadian musical offers ultimate small-town experience

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This summer, Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts invites you to the ultimate small-town experience with the world premiere of Dream: A New Canadian Musical, running June 6 to August 30, 2025, at the iconic Rosebud Opera House.
Written by Alberta playwright Terry Bachynski, Dream is a true Canadian story inspired by the extraordinary life of the playwright's father.
Set in 1947, it follows the journey of an orphaned teenager who survives by scamming on the streets before he's placed in the care of an elderly widow in a rural farming town.
What follows is a deeply moving coming-of-age story about redemption, resilience, belonging, and unexpected love. Through acts of kindness and connection, the young man's life is forever changed - reminding us all that dreams do come true!
Featuring unforgettable songs, heartfelt performances by theatre favourites, and storytelling rooted in the rural Canadian identity & spirit, Dream is more than a musical - it's the true story of a remarkable life.
At the helm of this exciting new production is Morris Ertman, a treasured figure in Canada's theatre community. Having served as Artistic Director of Rosebud Theatre for over two decades (2002-2024), Ertman returns to direct this premiere with his trademark warmth, vision and storytelling brilliance.
The production also showcases a dynamic ensemble of emerging and returning talent. Taking centre stage are Karyssa Komar as Joanie (a graduating Rosebud student) and Mark Kazakov as Eddie - both promising young artists. Aaron Krogman, Rosebud graduate and audience favourite, serves as the show's narrator with depth and charisma.
Dream marks the Rosebud debut of Chris Hunt, a well-known Calgary favourite. Also returning to the Rosebud stage are Griffin Kehler (Little Women, 2024) as Jimmie/Sam Jr., and Annette Loiselle (Little Women, 2024) - both familiar faces to Rosebud Theatre regulars.
Running approximately 130 minutes, Dream offers audiences of all ages a soul-stirring experience filled with music, heart, and hope.


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