Town of Drumheller staff, administration, and council were on hand at a trade-show format open house at the Badlands Community Facility (BCF) on Wednesday, March 5.
Various Town departments, including members of Wild Rose Assessment Services which completes municipal property assessments for the Town of Drumheller and other municipalities in the province, were on hand to answer questions and address concerns from attendees.
“About 350 residents came through the doors that night,” says Town Communications officer Erica Crocker. “We were thrilled with the success in attendance!”
Ms. Crocker shares it is difficult to compare the attendance of this open house to others the Town has held in the past as previous open house events have been geared towards specific topics of engagement and not all departments. However, she notes the previous open house event drew approximately 100 attendees.
Wild Rose Assessment Services was a popular booth for many of those in attendance, something which was anticipated and which suggests this a particular area of concern for residents.
Other popular topics amongst attendees was flood mitigation, along with road maintenance and snow and ice removal. Residents also flocked to the Town’s booth on the upcoming October 2025 Municipal Election.
Drumheller RCMP and Municipal Enforcement also saw a steady stream of attendees at their booth, and Ms. Crocker shares the Community Standards bylaw survey received multiple responses during the event.
Residents also brought forward concerns regarding the Downtown Area Revitalization Plan (DARP) Capital projects, particularly surrounding construction timing, parking, and streetscaping. Ms. Crocker notes this project is scheduled for conceptualization and much of this is unknown at this time. However, she adds the Town will be seeking a committee in the future to help steer the project.
While the event was scheduled to run between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Ms. Crocker says there were still some people speaking with staff until about 7:30 p.m.

Residents of Starland County had an opportunity to learn more about the potential Starland Business Park.
An Open House was held on Wednesday, February 26 to present the Area Structure Plan for the Starland Business Park and about 35 came out to the Open House. The Starland Business Park is proposed to be located near Morrin Corner.
An area Structure plan is a statutory plan adopted by a municipality to provide long-range land use planning for parcels of undeveloped land in the county. It guides rezoning and subdivisions, provides an understanding of build-out and ensures consistency for the development path. The plan presented was developed by Stantec Consulting.
“The Area Structure Plan completed by Stantec Engineering will serve as a comprehensive guide for Starland County, outlining strategic land uses and incorporating known assumptions and information. This plan will provide a clear framework for development, ensuring that land is utilized efficiently and sustainably,” reads a statement for Starland County.
“By identifying key areas for industrial, commercial, and residential growth, the plan will help attract new businesses and investments, thereby spurring economic growth. Additionally, the structured approach will facilitate informed decision-making, streamline regulatory processes, and enhance infrastructure planning, ultimately fostering a thriving economic environment within Starland County.”