Two people are facing charges after police investigated incidents stretching from Drumheller to Moose Jaw. 
    Just before midnight on Wednesday, February 5, Drumheller RCMP came across a car stuck in a ditch on Highway 9 a few miles west of Drumheller.  This vehicle matched the description of a car that had been reported as being driven erratically a few minutes previously. 
    Police quickly determined that car had been reported stolen out of Calgary two hours earlier.  A 29 year old female and a 28 year old male, both claiming to be from Calgary, were arrested without incident and charged for possession of property over $5000 obtained by crime. 
    In addition the female is also charged for obstructing a police officer by providing a false name.  The male is also charged with breaching conditions of his release on another unrelated offence.
    The two accused are Neil Robert Macdonald, 28, of no fixed address, and Jessica Loney, 29, of no fixed address.
  Both subjects were brought before a justice to determine if they should be released.  Upon hearing the allegations and evidence presented by the police, the presiding justice decided to release them into the community.  The two were released on a recognizance without cash bail requiring them to attend court on February 21 in Drumheller.
    Within an hour of their release, Drumheller RCMP responded to a complaint associated to the theft of a motor vehicle from MAC’s in Drumheller. This vehicle was left running and unlocked while the operator was in the store.
    On February 7, the stolen vehicle was involved in a accident in Moosejaw, Sask.  Jessica Loney was located and arrested at the scene.  The vehicle left the scene being operated by a male driver believed to be Neil Macdonald. The vehicle has since been recovered and the Moosjaw Police Service are actively looking for Macdonald.
    Drumheller RCMP would like to remind motorists not to leave their vehicles running while unattended, and especially unlocked.

The regular black and orange of the Drumheller Memorial Arena was muted Wednesday as the red, blue and white took over for the night.
    The Drumheller Memorial Arena was at near capacity as legendary Montreal Canadiens skated on to the ice to take on a team of Drumheller All Stars. Legends like Steve Shutt and Stephane Richer lined up under the watchful eye of coach Guy Lafleur.

    While it wasn’t the hallowed Montreal Forum, the mystique of the Habs was present.
    “There is no question with the Canadiens, no matter where we go, there are so many fans that remember all those years, they remember so many of the good times, and we get a chance to share it with them,” said Rick Green, who played for the Habs for six seasons. “We can go to the smallest areas, down east or up north, and people come out, they want to talk hockey and share their stories.”
    He chuckles that some of the fans remember those stories better than the players.
    Lafleur told inSide Drumheller it amazes and surprises them when they see this type of turnout for a game featuring players who have not been on the ice for years.
    “We have been away from hockey for so many years. I think people do this because they have a tough time identifying with today’s players, and when they do, they can’t talk to them or take pictures. We are always available to our fans, even when we played in the pros,” said Lefluer. “In a way it keeps us alive.”

    For many spectators, it was a thrill to just see some of the stars in the flesh. For a number of players it was a dream come true. Not only did Marcel Augey get to play with the Montreal Canadiens, but he also  scored the first goal assisted by Stephane Richer. It certainly wasn’t the last as Sheldon Straub scored for the All Stars just a few minutes later. The finals score was 10-8 for the Habs.
     For one member of the All Stars, it was a long road back to hockey, and he was happy to take it. In fact, it took 17 years. Laverne Bremer has been a Montreal fan he estimates since he was one year old. He played as a youngster and also coached for his kids’ teams.  Since his son passed away almost two decades ago in a tragic accident, he had never laced on his skates.  He was hoping to get tickets for the game, but was surprised by his wife and daughter who bought his place on the team. Within a month he had found his hockey legs again.
    The event was in support of raising funds for the Badlands Community Facility. Organizers were pleased with the turnout for the event, and the entertainment value it provided. Some youngsters had the opportunity to have a brush with greatness when the Drumheller All Star Kids played an impromptu game at one of the period changes.
    “We travel all over the country and have an opportunity to meet a lot of people, and we really enjoy the experience of giving back to the communities,” said Green.