This Saturday residents and businesses have a chance to get in on the auction action for this summer’s Chuckwagon races.
    The tarp auction for the 2013 Badlands Dinosaur Derby is Saturday March 16 at the Stampede Barn. This is a chance to buy a tarp for the races coming up on the August Long Weekend.
    Mike Hansen, president of the Drumheller and District Ag Society says this is the second year the Dino Derby will have the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association running. Last year was very successful for the Ag Society running with the new association. The races were fast and exciting for the drivers and the fans.  Hansen said there was a positive attitude surrounding the show. He expects drivers and spectators to be back this season.
    This year’s tarp auction will feature 44 tarps. Residents or businesses can purchase the tarps and emblazon the side of the wagon to their liking for the four-day event. Hansen said the drivers would be at the auction.
    Hansen said last year all but 10 tarps were sold at the auction and by showtime, all were sponsored. Local businesses or residents purchased more than half of the tarps.
    The meet and greet at the  Stampede Barn starts at 5 p.m. with the auction at 6:30 p.m.

    The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for another year and a new board at their annual general meeting on March 20 at the Badlands Community Facility.
    The agenda for the meeting includes reports from Drumheller Chamber president Ed Mah and general manager Heather Bitz, audited financials statements for 2011-2012, and elections.
    This year, five positions are available on the Board of Directors, four of which are for three year terms and one single year term.
    “All Chamber of Commerce members in good standing are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors,” said Roxanne Clark, office and membership coordinator of the Drumheller Chamber.
    There will also be an open forum section to the meeting.
    “We would like to hear from our members about matters that are affecting their businesses, whether it is at a local, provincial, or national level,” said Clark.
    The Chamber will be bringing in a special keynote speaker at the meeting. Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial’s Senior Economist will present his talk titled “Economy 2013: What could possibly go wrong?”
    To learn more about the meeting or board elections, call 403-823-8100. To register for the meeting, click here.