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Phase One of Kneehill’s Economic Outlook series approved by council

filephoto Kneehill County has developed an Economic Outlook series that will focus on different initiatives to help identify and understand the County’s economic challenges. At the Tuesday, April 9 Council Meeting, Economic and Development officer, Jenna… Read More
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Rails to Trails fundraising tops $550K

Members of Drumheller Town Council, and representatives from the Town’s Public Works and Administrative departments officially cut the ribbon on what would be- come the Rails to Trails project to convert former CN Rail right of way throughout the community… Read More
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Environment Canada issues warning to Big Valley concerning wastewater

filephoto The Village of Big Valley has received a warning form Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Fisheries Act for contraventions within the Village’s Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations pertaining to the issues within their lagoon. At the Monday,… Read More
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Photographer honoured by Football Alberta

Drumheller’s own Mack Cassidy was presented the Rob and Grace Zittlau Media Award from Football Alberta. This is the third year for the award, and it was created to recognize people on the technical side of sports, be they local media reporting on amateur… Read More
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LaPierre winding up 35 year teaching career

After 35 years, DVSS Principal Curtis LaPierre has decided to put his chalk away and will be retiring at the end of this school year.LaPierre came to Drumheller in 1989, after taking a chance on a small classified ad. It couldn't have been more suitable; the… Read More
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Wheatland County passes budgets

Wheatland County residents are looking at a potential 3 per cent municipal tax increase.Wheatland County passed its 2024 Capital and Operating budget at the April 2 Wheatland County Council meeting, which includes a 3 per cent increase in its tax-supported… Read More
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Three more charged following drone drug trafficking investigation

In May of 2023, a prison drug trafficking operation was dismantled following a complex investigation led by Drumheller RCMP General Investigative Services (GIS). Several drones and a large amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl were seized, and two… Read More
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Kneehill residents petition against wind factory

At an open-house held in Torrington by Capstone Infrastructures last October, the vast majority of people in attendance were very upset about an industrial wind project being constructed by the company. At the Kneehill County Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Council… Read More
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Stop Order upheld in Carbon

A decision has been made in regards to an appeal made by a landowner in Carbon who moved a house onto his property without the proper permit. On Wednesday, February 20, the Village of Carbon’s acting CAO and Development Officer Tera Little issued a Stop Order… Read More
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Council approves changes regarding Flag, Banner, Decorative Trail policy

mailphoto by Patrick Kolafa At the Monday, April 8, Regular Council Meeting, Drumheller Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Darryl Drohomerski presented council with a Request for Decision to approve changes to the Flag, Pole Banner and Decorative Trail Policy… Read More

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Photographer honoured by Football Alberta

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Drumheller’s own Mack Cassidy was presented the Rob and Grace Zittlau Media Award from Football Alberta. This is the third year for the award, and it was created to recognize…

LaPierre winding up 35 year teaching career

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After 35 years, DVSS Principal Curtis LaPierre has decided to put his chalk away and will be retiring at the end of this school year.LaPierre came to Drumheller in 1989,…

Wheatland County passes budgets

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Wheatland County residents are looking at a potential 3 per cent municipal tax increase.Wheatland County passed its 2024 Capital and Operating budget at the April 2 Wheatland…

Three more charged following drone drug trafficking investigation

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In May of 2023, a prison drug trafficking operation was dismantled following a complex investigation led by Drumheller RCMP General Investigative Services (GIS). Several…

Council approves changes regarding Flag, Banner, Decorative Trail policy

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mailphoto by Patrick Kolafa At the Monday, April 8, Regular Council Meeting, Drumheller Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Darryl Drohomerski presented council with a Request…

Kneehill residents petition against wind factory

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At an open-house held in Torrington by Capstone Infrastructures last October, the vast majority of people in attendance were very upset about an industrial wind project being…

Stop Order upheld in Carbon

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A decision has been made in regards to an appeal made by a landowner in Carbon who moved a house onto his property without the proper permit. On Wednesday, February 20, the…

Land redesignation underway for new landfill in Kneehill

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photo submitted A Class II landfill, which will handle non-hazardous solid waste materials, is being proposed on over 500 acres of land in Kneehill County. Kneehill County…

More Local Sports

Raptors fall in triple overtime heartbreaker

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It was as close as it could possibly get as the Kneehill Chiefs and the Drumheller Raptors U18 battled it out for the league championship over the weekend.The Drumheller…

Dragons split shootout finishes

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The Dragons earned three out of a possible six points last week, with two games going all the way to shootouts.The Dragons were on home ice on Tuesday, January 9 to take on…

Raptors battle through season

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Drumheller Minor Hockey is having a great season with some competitive teams in the mix, with lots of learning and successes on the ice.There is Raptor hockey in the valley…

Saints win home opener

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The St. Anthony’s Saints Junior Varsity Basketball team hosted its home opener last week versus the Youngstown Falcons, and by all indications, it looks like it will be a…

Dragons pick up two points at home

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The Dragons managed to pull one win out of three tries last week on the road and on home ice.The Dragons were in Brooks on Tuesday, December 5 to take on the Bandits. The…

Funteam marks 30 years of giving

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Drumheller FunTeam marked 30 years of giving back to the community with its annual Christmas tradition.The first Annual FunTeam- Salvation Army Benefit Game was held in 1994…

Rise of the Raptors

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The Drumheller Hockey Association celebrated their sport, their teams and the community at Rise of the Raptors.The Drumheller Memorial Arena was a hive of action over the…

Dynos shine at provincial finals

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For the first time in over 15 years, the DVSS Senior Girls Dynos Volleyball team represented the Valley at the 2A provincial finals.A young Dynos team had a strong season,…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Kenneth John Long

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LONGKenneth John December 11, 1957 - March 6, 2024 Kenneth John Long was born to Ivan and Mary Long in Drumheller, Alberta on December 11, 1957, and raised on the family farm…

Condolences to the family of Arthur Wilfred Bergman

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BERGMANArthur Wilfred June 24, 1936 - March 30, 2024 Art Bergman was born in Hanna on June 24,1936 to Art Sr. and Helen (Norlie) Bergman. He grew up on the family farm North…

Condolences to the family of Charles "Ed" Edward Butt

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BUTTCharles “Ed” Edward February 13, 1955 - February 27, 2024 Ed Butt beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024 in Mazatlán,…

Condolences to the family of Lorna Elizabeth Goudy

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GoudyLorna Elizabeth June 24, 1939 - March 10, 2024 We regret to announce the death of Lorna Elizabeth Goudy on March 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s nursing home in Trochu, AB, at…