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Why is Al smiling? Kendrick wins $250k windfall

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A Drumheller man is $250,000 richer after scratching the right boxes.
Allan Kendrick struck it rich playing a $10 Crossword Supreme Scratch and Win Ticket. This was the top prize.
He couldn’t believe he won.
“I am still walking around looking behind me, to see if the horseshoe falls out,” he laughs.
He tells the Mail, initially he thought he had messed up scratching it. When he came home they had company, so he ignored it until the next day to check it.
“I checked it about five times,” he said.
When his wife woke he asked her to check it and her reaction was the same as Al’s.
He has no immediate plans for his winning, aside from buying a new truck he has already picked out. The couple are celebrating their 50th anniversary and already have a cruise planned.
“Maybe I‘ll head down south for a little round of golf or something,” he said.
He purchased the ticket at the Nacmine General Sore. He is a long-time lottery player but doesn't follow any superstitions and buys his tickets at random places.
“I was just driving by Nacmine when I was coming home from Calgary and stopped in and got the ticket. A very lucky ticket,” he said.
He has been playing the lottery for decades, and figures he’ll continue to play the odd ticket.
The former municipal employee remembers, “We were playing 6/49 at the water plant and we had to get the tickets out of Calgary. That’s how long ago it was. We didn't have a machine in Drumheller,” he said. “I have been playing for over 40 years, I guess this is good payback for me.”
“People are saying it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. I don’t think I am that nice.”


Schinnour retires from Fire Department after 37 years

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On December 14, the Drumheller Fire Department celebrated the career of one of its members who has dedicated years to making the community safe. Rick Schinnour spent 37 years with the department acting as a regular member and Captain. He was active for all of those years and was recognized with the Mayor's Trophy for attending the most calls in 2023, as well as an award for attending the most practices/training sessions. He was also awarded the Governor General's Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal and First Bar. To mark the occasion he was presented his helmet representing his year of service by Deputy Chief Duane Bolin and a brass nozzle by Drumhller councillor Tom Zariski at the retirement celebration at Midland Hall. At the presentation are Fire Chief Derian Rosario, Rick Schinnour, Councillor Zariski and Deputy Chief Bolin.

Business Enhancement Grant program open for applications

Chamber of Commerce

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce, along with the Town of Drumheller and Community Futures Big Country is pleased to announce the return of the Business Enhancement Grant Program for 2025, where up to $25,000 in funding will be available to assist local businesses in improving their facilities.
The Business Enhancement Grant Program aims to encourage local businesses to modernize and upgrade their buildings, contributing to the overall beautification of Drumheller. The grant offers financial support for exterior or interior renovations, covering up to 50% of the total project costs, with a maximum funding amount of $6,000 per business.
“This program is a valuable resource for businesses looking to invest in their properties, and we are proud to continue supporting our local business community. By providing this funding, we hope to help businesses thrive while enhancing the beauty and vibrancy of Drumheller,” said Heather Bitz, Executive Director of the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce.
As part of the grant program, applicants are required to source both labour and materials from local businesses holding a valid Drumheller business license. This ensures that local suppliers, contractors, and tradespeople benefit from the program, with some exceptions for materials unavailable in Drumheller.
“The Business Enhancement Grant is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to make improvements that will not only benefit their operations but will also contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our community,” said Michael Love Executive Director of Community Futures Big Country.
“Over the years, the Business Enhancement Grant has played a significant role in the beautification and modernization of our local businesses. It also fosters a sense of community pride and encourages reinvestment in our town," said Drumheller CAO Darryl Drohomerski.
The program is now open for applications. The application deadline is February 14, 2025 For complete details, and to apply go to www.drumhellerchamber.com.


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