Drumheller RCMP have apprehended two of the three persons responsible for the shocking gunpoint armed robbery at Mac’s Convenience Store on November 6.
    Cruise Donovan, 23 years of age, and brother Chase Donovan, 19 years of age, have been charged under sections 344(b) and 351(2) of the Criminal Code, using a firearm in an armed robbery and wearing a mask with intent to commit a indictable offence.
    The third suspect has been identified as Daylon Ker, 19 years of age. Kerr has been charged with the same offences and is being sought by RCMP.
    “We have arrested two people and charged them. We have a couple more people we are attempting to locate,” said Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins.

    The Donovan brothers will be appearing at Drumheller Provincial Court on Friday, November 22.
    Macs was also the target of a second armed robbery last week. RCMP have identified a possible suspect.
    “We believe we know who it is. It’s going to come down to a photograph lineup to know for sure,” said Hopkins.
    The Drumheller RCMP would like to thank the many persons who provided information leading to these arrests.
    “Virtually the armed robberies, as far as this office is concerned, have been solved,” said Hopkins.

    Anyone with information that could help locate Kerr or otherwise assist in the investigation are asked to call the RCMP at 403-823-7590.

    Students at Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) are aiming to ensure their school remains the place to be.
    Since the opening of school this year, the Friends of Rachel Club FOR, has been working hard to ensure students at the school feel included and stamp out bullying.

Students at Drumheller Valley Secondary School are doing their part to end bullying and help everyone feel welcome at school. The Friends of Rachel Club, which is entering its third year, has held a number of events at the school, including a speed meeting, where students had a chance to meet each other in rapid succession.

    “I think they’ve made a huge impact in terms of student morale, participation, and acceptance. There’s a great deal of compassion from the members of the FOR Club and some outstanding leadership,” said principal Curtis LaPierre.
    Students are also noticing a change in the atmosphere of the school.
    “There are so many problems in the world with bullying, especially on Facebook. We let students know we’re here to help. I think our school is pretty good. For example, if a junior high student is bullied,we’ll have senior high members intervene. It helps to have that older role model,” said Madison Colberg, co-president of the FOR Club.
    The FOR Club has held a number of events, including a welcoming for international students  with a tour around the valley and a speed meeting event, where students quickly cycled through and introduced themselves to one another.
    “It was awesome. It was great to see everyone interacting and have a lot of smiles. People met a lot of new friends, which was really nice to see,” said Chelsey Botros, co-president of the FOR Club.
    They also have a number of events planned throughout the year, including outreach to other schools.
    “We have a whole bunch of cool things planned to bring up the spirit, energy, and excitement at the school. I’m really excited to go out and speak about why bullying is wrong and why people should help when someone is being bullied,” said Lauren Main, vice president of the club.
    In addition to events, FOR Club members intervene when there is bullying and will try to help students feel included. For example, if a student is alone at lunch, members will join them.
    “People go through bad times, but you don’t want school to be one of them. You want to know your peers support you,” said Main. “That’s what FOR Club is all about; accepting everyone.”