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Guitar stars share the Lyme Light



    The light will be on Calum Graham and Don Ross at an awareness and fundraising event for Lyme Light.
    The guitar virtuosos are sharing the stage at Kaleidoscope Theatre on Thursday, January 23, in support of Lyme disease awareness.
    “The concert on January 23, is to celebrate the art of music. Lyme Light enjoys providing information about the disease through uplifting means. I always think live music is important, so to combine a concert and information about Lyme is a two-fold plan,” said Jillian Augey of Lyme Light.
    She has been following Graham’s career for years and he offered to lend support to the show.
    “I saw his talent and was inspired to continue following his career. When I told him I was suffering from Lyme disease and was hoping to help others learn about it through arts and music, he felt he could help,” said Augey.
    Graham, 22, was raised in High River and has already released four albums, including one with Don Ross. He is signed to CandyRat Records and has been busy building an audience. Now based in Toronto, he has shared the bill with artists such as Serena Ryder K-Os and Ron Sexsmith.
    Augey said the goal of Lyme Light is to spread awareness and it is paying off, helping people understand vector–borne illness, and go and get the proper testing.
    “There is a Lyme epidemic happening, and at least five people have tested positive and are really sick in our area. We just want to provide info so community members understand the illness, how to help sufferers, and how to protect themselves from it,” said Augey. 
    The show is on Thursday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Tickets are available at Shredz and Fine Photography.
    “We will have information packets at the concert for anyone wanting more information about vector-borne illnesses,” said Augey.


Pool nears opening date



    Aqua happy Drumhellerites will have to wait just a little longer for the Aquaplex indoor pool to re-open.
The pool has been closed  since November 4 and was due to be opened on January 18. However, there have been some issues with the filtration system.
  According to Mayor Terry Yemen, a technician was schedule to do an assessment on Thursday, January 16.
    However, fixing the pool involves lowering the water to get to the filter, making the repairs, refilling the pool, bringing it up to temperature, and making sure the equipment is up to Provincial standards.
  “Two of the lateral pipes broke in the filtration system, allowing sand in the system to go back into the pool.”   
  The pool has been closed since November 4 .
 Yemen anticipates the pool will be up and running for swimmers next week.

Drumheller residents look at dog park possibilities


    A group of pet enthusiasts are taking the lead in hopes of building a dog park in Drumheller.
    The group is hoping to raise enough funds to fence in a piece of land for dog owners to allow their pet to run safely in an off-leash area.
    “Lots of small towns have these, we have wonderful amenities, but we just don’t have a dog park,” said Carrie Dumont, who is one of the proponents for the project.
    She says they are hoping to build a multi use park with areas suitable for small, medium and larger dogs.
    She explains she has dogs that are not well socialized and there are others who are in the same boat who would want to introduce their pets to a controlled environment. It is also a good place for pet owners to meet other pet owners and share information and tips.
    Their fundraising goal is about $20,000 for the fencing and a few trash receptacles.
    “A linear foot of fence is $16,” said Dumont.
    She said rather than fundraising with tactics like selling goods or services, they are hoping supporters will sponsor a section of fence.
    The group is looking for interested pet owners hoping to support the project.  They will be holding a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Badlands Community Facility on Wednesday, January 22. 
    Paul Salvatore, Community Services director for the Town of Drumheller, said the town would be willing to talk to an organized group interested in making the park happen. Organizing is the first step of the process. A site has not been determined.
    Dumont says the Drumheller Humane Society is supportive and will oversee the fundraising.
    Those interested in learning more about the project can contact Dumont at 403-820-5121.


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