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2014 Speaker Series continues with tour of South America



  The Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series continues on Thursday, January 16 with an adventure through South America.  Mr. Tyler Eddy, Project and Interpretive Planner at the Museum, will present a talk entitled “Aventura Argentina.”
  In 2013, Eddy and his family went on a 34,000 km venture to Argentina to volunteer at the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio (Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum), learn Spanish, and discover South America’s dinosaurs. Along the way, the family visited many museums, World Heritage Sites, and experienced the best of Argentine culture.
  In his talk, Eddy will share pictures and highlights of the many natural wonders seen across the South American continent, as well as discuss his first-hand experience of what it was like to play in a South American hockey league.
  Speaker Series talks are free and are held on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. until April 24, 2014 in the Royal Tyrrell Museum auditorium. Each talk is approximately one hour long. Visit www.tyrrellmuseum.com for the most up-to-date schedule for the Speaker Series.
  Speaker Series talks are also online on the Royal Tyrrell Museum channel on YouTube: http://youtube.com/user/RoyalTyrrellMuseum.


Bob Scott named bench boss along side Habs Guy Lafleur



    There aren’t many that could argue against the idea that Bob Scott is Drumheller’s most notorious Habs fan. Just count the garage full of memorabilia he has collected, the jerseys his whole family sports and the trips east to see the Canadiens play.
    There aren’t many who are as thrilled as Bob to see the Habs Alumni come and play at the Drumheller Memorial Arena, and thanks to his family and friends he will be number two on the Canadiens’ bench.
    Bob’s son Tony Scott explains his family and many in the community pooled their resources to purchase the right for Bob to act as trainer/ assistant coach beside Guy Lafleur during the game coming on February 5
    “This will be a dream come true for him,” said Tony.
    Bob said he would be most excited about being in the dressing room with legendary players. While the whole roster is not confirmed, Lafleur will be coaching.
     Bob can trace his fandom back to when he was six years old. When he started hockey on Monday nights, there were six teams, named after the original NHL squads. On his first night, he came home with a Canadiens jersey.
    “They gave me number 4, so I asked my dad who number 4 was, and it was Jean Beliveau, and I’ve been there ever since,” said Bob.
    He’s made his way east to the Forum, and now the Bell Centre to see his team in action. In fact, over the last three years, he and his sons Tony, Dave and Rick go to Montreal to see the Habs play. Coincidentally this season’s trip is just days before the Drumheller Alumni game.

Badlands Community Facility new fundraising support totals $100,000



     Two recent donations have the community $100,000 closer to its fundraising goal  for the Badlands Community Facility (BCF).
    Exciting new fundraising support comes from Kelly, Heather, Trent, Taylor and Madison Colberg.  They have chosen to name the fitness room HCM Lifestyle (Heart, Core, Movement). This contribution is $75,000.
    “On behalf of my family, I would like to say how proud I am of the community we live in and how wonderful this facility is,” said Heather.  “I truly hope those of you who have not experienced what it has to offer will take the time to go check it out.  If you want, I will personally take you through and show you what you are missing.  I hope the community continues to support this much needed project.”
    This name HCM Lifestyle evolved since Heather  and Madison received their certification in different areas of fitness, and have been running classes in the studio. 
    Heather has also started an accessory company, which also uses the HCM Lifestyle trademark (Homes Creating Magic), located in downtown Drumheller. The entire Colberg family are proud and passionate supporters of the betterment of the community.
    In addition, previous supporters Ken Stephenson and Yvonne Kendrick, committed another $25,000 to their donation.  They are Calgary business colleagues of known supporters Pat and Elson McDougald.  The Children’s Play Area has signage recognizing Ken Stephenson and Yvonne Kendrick.
    “We cannot stress the importance of additional financial support as we drive towards our fundraising goal for the BCF, with a commitment to continuing with the next phase of facility development, which could include an additional hockey rink, new curling rink and/or improvements to the pool,” commented Hansine Kostelecky. "Together we build a community and we owe it to our local and surrounding population to keep improving.”


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