They were willing and able, but conditions were favourable and members of the Drumheller Fire Department ready to battle wildfires were stood down.
    inSide Drumheller reported in its May 17 edition that three fire firefighters Mike Devaleriola, Ryan Young and Steve Hatt were ready to roll and provide their services to the residents of Nordegg who were threatened by wildfires. inSide Drumheller also learned that Cody Blasken made himself available to help.  They were to report on Saturday morning, however at the last minute, they were asked to stand down.
    “We received a phone call at 4:30 on Friday afternoon and they said they had it under control and were letting people back in (to Nordegg), so Drumheller didn’t get to participate,” said Drumheller Fire Chief Bill Bachynski.

Michael Devaleriola, Ryan Young, and Steve Hatt called from Nordegg wildfire.

    He goes on to say the community was appreciative of their commitment.
    “They thanked us very much, and I told them if there was ever another time, by all means call us, we should be able to help,” said Bachynski.
    Recent cooler temperatures and moisture have helped to drop the risk of wildfires, although there is still fire bans in much of south central Alberta.
    “We go through this every spring. It depends a lot on humidity conditions, how cold it gets at night and if there is dew forming. There are many factors that play in to it,” said Bachynski.
    Currently there is no fire ban in place for Drumheller. There are still bans in the County of Stettler, and Special Areas 2 and 3, and a fire prevention notice in Kneehill County.

    20-year-old Drumheller Dragon Ryan Aasman has commited to the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns
    The Dragons announced that the  20 year old defenseman will be on the roster for  the Pronghorns for the 2013-14 season.
    Aasman, a 1992-born, 5’10”, 185 pound defenseman from Medicine Hat, Alberta finished the season with the Dragons.  Aasman was an acquisition during the Dragons off season.  Aasman played 52 games with the Dragons with 5 goals, 23 assists for a total of 28 points and 108 penalty minutes. 
    Dragons GM/Head Coach had this to say about Aasman’s recent commitment, “I wish Ryan all the success, he deserves it. I believe that Ryan grew in so many ways this season, not only as a player but also into a very respectable young man with great character!!  I believe he will have a great University career, and I look forward to hearing about his success!  Good luck Ryan!”
    Aasman commented, “I’m very excited to commit to the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and play in the prestigious CIS and start a new chapter in my life and hockey career.  I would like to thank the Drumheller Dragons for my last year of Junior and making it my favorite year while helping me love hockey again.  Thank you also to my teammates and my family for all of the support.”
    The Dragons organization would like to congratulate Ryan and his family and wish him all the best in his future athletic and academic endeavors.