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Wind turbine powers up for final phase

    People driving to Drumheller from Highway 9 South may have spotted the wind turbine located at the Drumheller Institution rotate last Friday.
    After months of delay due to a faulty part during performance testing, the wind turbine is now ready for its final phase of commissioning.
    Dawn Bancroft, chief of administration at the Institution told inSide Drumheller engineers finished installing the replacement part last week and the turbine now needs to run for 500 hours for the contractors ... Read more...

Royal Tyrrell featured on newly minted 50-cent coin

    Celebrating its 25th birthday this summer, the Royal Tyrrell Museum seems to be getting nods from all over the country.
    The latest came from the Royal Canadian Mint which rolled out a new dinosaur collector-coin in honour of the museum.
    “We’re thrilled to be a part of the Mint’s series of dinosaur coins,” says Tyrrell marketing coordinator Leanna Mohan.
    With a lenticular Albertosaurus in front of the museum itself, the brass coin is sure to be a favourite of... Read more...

Current St. Anthony’s School possible location for post secondary college launch

    Once vacated, the current St. Anthony’s School building is being considered as the ideal location for the launch of the post secondary college project by the Hope Health Initiative.
    Project manager, Jordan Webber, told The Mail the Hope Health Initiative is close to finalizing the financial projections and progress is being made on the business plan. Operational decision would also soon be made on how to implement the project.
    The Hope Health Initiative is preparing to do a site ... Read more...

Dinosaurs terrifyingly alive in Walking with Dinosaurs at Saddledome

    The dinosaur fossils filling the Royal Tyrrell Museum are pretty cool and all, but have you ever wondered what it feels like to have a 23 foot tall T-rex breathing down your neck?
    Over 17 dinosaurs come alive in the arena spectacle Walking with Dinosaurs which starts its 8 show stint at the Saddledome on August 11.
    “It is a look at both the earth’s and dinosaur’s history... using amazing life-sized puppets,” says Nellie Beavers, the Assistant Tour Manager with t... Read more...

Rainy weather slows Highway 9 roadwork

    The wet weather experienced in the area this summer has severely hampered the construction work on Highway 9.
    Contractors are grade widening a portion on Highway 9 from its intersection with Highway 21, and putting the final paving overlay on the section of Highway 9 built two years ago.
    Dennis Grace, Alberta Transportation’s construction engineer in charge of the project, told The Mail that due to the weather conditions, they have been delayed by approximately 35 days.
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RCMP Musical Ride at Stampede Grounds August 11

    Don’t try returning your tickets for Drumheller’s first ever hosting of the RCMP Musical Ride: the event is a go despite misconception over recently cancelled shows elsewhere in Alberta.
    The traditional RCMP display of equestrian showmanship will be held at the Stampede Grounds on Wednesday, August 11.
    This year’s tour came to a halt after one of the horses contracted a contagious bacterial infection, but returned July 23 with a show in Edmonton.
    Drumheller’s... Read more...

Local artist swipes World Body Painting Championship title

    Local resident face and body painter Lucie Brouillard can relax for a while now, she has finally achieved a long time ambition.
    On Sunday, July 18, in Austria, she became the World Champion Body Painter in the brush/sponge category, a title that had eluded her for the past three years, coming third place on each of her attempts.
    “I don’t know, I felt very confident this year. That’s the one I wanted. So it’s all done. I have the feeling it is done now,” sh...

Jenn Beaupre to share new and old songs

    Local followers of the career of Jenn Beaupre will have another chance in the near future to see and hear her on the stage doing what she does best.
    Last time inSide Drumheller caught up with Beaupre, she completed a stint with the Moscow Ballet and was getting ready to perform at the Vancouver Olympics. Today she is set to take centre stage at the University of Calgary Theatre.
    “My tickets just went up on Ticketmaster on Saturday for a show October 7,” Beaupre said. &ldquo... Read more...

Passion Play sees record attendance this season

    The weather may have hindered a few outdoor events this summer, but there was one show it spared, and this was the 2010 Canadian Badlands Passion Play.
    In fact, the play received a record attendance this year.
    “We had record attendance with 12,200 people attending,” artistic director Randall Wiebe told inSide Drumheller. “We would probably have had even more if it hadn’t been a bit rainy beforehand but in terms of the play itself, the weather was absolutely w... Read more...

Atlas receives federal grant boost Thursday

    The Atlas Coal Mine in East Coulee received a federal boost on Thursday when Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson announced $110,000 was awarded for the completion of several projects.
    With this money, the Atlas may go ahead with beginning work on the Blacksmith Shop, Rotary Dump, and opening the #3 mine entry.
    “We are in the planning stages,” explains the Atlas’ Executive Director, Linda Digby. “The job is very hard logistically.”
    With the rugged terrain that ma... Read more...

Rockyford Rodeo gets buckin’ this weekend

    With the Calgary Stampede coming to a close this past weekend, rodeo enthusiasts can look forward to the 53rd annual Rockyford Rodeo this coming weekend.
    The three day FCA (Foothills Cowboy Association) action kicks off Friday, July 23 in the small town an hour’s drive south west of Drumheller.
    Probably the most exciting event this year is the professional gunfighters that will turn the Rockyford Main Street into the scene of an old West shootout, without the fatalities and whisk... Read more...

DORVA prepares to host Motocross racing August 7-8

    The landscape overlooking the Drumheller valley has seen a dramatic change especially for motocross riders.
    The signature finish line on the motocross track at the top of the South Hill, which stood for more than 20 years where bikers flew across to claim the checkered flag, has been removed. While it was a recognizable landmark to many, the change excites members of Drumheller Off Road Vehicle Association (DORVA).
    The jump’s absence is a sign of progress as DORVA prepares to hos... Read more...

Current St. Anthony’s School possible location for post secondary college launch

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Knibb brothers nab Gold at Alberta Summer Games

Rosebud residents, Austin and Parker Knibb, joined 32 other athletes from Zone 2 (Calgary’s surrounding area) to compete in the Competitive Swimming portion of the Alberta Summer Games during the week starting on Monday, July 19.
After taking part in the opening ceremonies, the brothers swam in nine events each over a period of two day...

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KRABSEN, Earl M.

KRABSEN , Earl M.
March 11, 1927 - July 22, 2010

Earl Krabsen husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on July 22, 2010 in the Drumheller Hospital at the age of 83. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Gretchen, his children Dale, Brenda, Ron, and Cindy (Barron), grandchildren Brennan, Matthew, Jacob, and Lauren. He was ...

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Homestead Museum's past treasures can be found through scavenger hunt

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Beyond Sun & Bones: The Importance of Vitamin D Supplementation!

Vitamin D has proven to be extremely important to human health, and most Canadians are deficient in vitamin D if they are not taking supplementation. In recent years, as we learn more about vitamin D and what defines an optimum blood level, some confusion has been generated as to how much vitamin D a person should take.

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Wind turbine powers up for final phase

Royal Tyrrell featured on newly minted 50-cent coin

Current St. Anthony’s School possible location for post secondary college launch

Dinosaurs terrifyingly alive in Walking with Dinosaurs at Saddledome

Rainy weather slows Highway 9 roadwork

RCMP Musical Ride at Stampede Grounds August 11

Local artist swipes World Body Painting Championship title

Jenn Beaupre to share new and old songs

Passion Play sees record attendance this season

Atlas receives federal grant boost Thursday

Rockyford Rodeo gets buckin’ this weekend

DORVA prepares to host Motocross racing August 7-8

Current St. Anthony’s School possible location for post secondary college launch

Knibb brothers nab Gold at Alberta Summer Games

KRABSEN, Earl M.

Local Online Real Estate Listings

July 28 - August 3, 2010 > Call 403-823-2580 to place an ad

Homestead Museum's past treasures can be found through scavenger hunt

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Beyond Sun & Bones: The Importance of Vitamin D Supplementation!

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