Contributors
Ossie Sheddy
Ossie is the editor and publisher of The Drumheller Mail and has been with the paper for over 40 years. Ossie has held many volunteer positions in the community including President of the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association, Chairman of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, President of the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club, board member on the newly formed Badlands Community Facility Steering Committee. Ossie writes the well-read column "Read All About It" each week in The Drumheller Mail.
Bob Sheddy
Bob has been with The Drumheller Mail since 1994, and although he is primarily the managing editor of the newspaper, you'll catch Bob taking photos and videos of happenings around town. Bob graduated in 2001 with a Commerce degree, and he did a minor in journalistic studies. Bob is involved in the management of The Mail and DrumhellerMail.com. Bob is also the owner of Century 21 PowerRealty.ca and InnovatORS Inc.
Patrick Kolafa
Patrick has been with The Drumheller Mail since 2002 and has covered many major stories in the area. Patrick's reportage has contributed to The Drumheller Mail being recognized nationally by the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. Before coming to The Mail, Patrick reported for the Bonnyville Nouvelle, and contributed to Associated Press' coverage of the 2002 G8 Conference. His work has also appeared in the Calgary Herald.
Pascale Taylor
Pascale started working for The Drumheller Mail in November 2009. She was born and raised in France where she studied ‘Literature and Civilization of English-speaking countries’ before moving to the UK, where she worked as a secretary in legal and financial institutions for several years before branching out into computer support. In 2009, following a change of life calling, Pascale moved to Drumheller and when the opportunity presented itself to work as a reporter/photographer, Pascale decided to take the challenge on, a role which she also sees as a great opportunity to take a more active role within the community.
Barb Coney
Barb has been the with The Drumheller Mail since 1989 and is currently the production supervisor. A native Drumhellerite, she has spent many years volunteering in the community and in 2003 was chosen as Drumheller’s Citizen of the Year. She was an officer with the Navy League Corps for ten years before being promoted to Training Officer of Alberta Division. Barb served in the Drumheller Legion executive for many years, including four as president. She was awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation and represented Alberta on a European Pilgrimage for Remembrance. She also served as president of the Drumheller Rotary Club and has been the chairperson for the Rotary Club’s Radio Auction for two years. Barb is married to Larry, has three grown children and six grandchildren.
Laura Schmidt
Laura works in the production department at The Drumheller Mail and is also involved with The Drumheller Mail’s online communities, DrumhellerMail.com, twitter.com/DrumhellerMail and facebook.com/DrumhellerMail. Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, she graduated with B.A and B.Ed degrees from the University of Ottawa and has completed graduate coursework and a summer writing residency with UBC towards an MFA in Creative Writing. She also teaches evening writing workshops for the Drumheller & District Further Education Council.
Megan Kathol
Megan has worked in the production department at The Drumheller Mail since October of 2009. She was born and raised in Rockyford, Alberta. She graduated in 2009 with a BFA majoring in Art from the University of Lethbridge. Prior to finding her home with The Drumheller Mail, she worked for the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller.
Wendy Braun
Wendy is in her 10th year with The Drumheller Mail. She began in the production department and then moved to advertising sales, where she enjoys working with her clients, both new and old. She loves her life on the farm and is an avid gardener. Her asparagus has become famous in The Drumheller Mail office.
Tracey Robinson
Tracey works at the front counter of The Drumheller Mail, taking classified ad orders and selling stationary and office supplies. She has been with The Mail since 2005.
Doneal Kasie
Doneal has worked at the front counter of The Drumheller Mail for three years, serving customers and taking ads. She likes people and can be seen at the storefront with a smile on her face. Her personal hobby is buying and restoring dolls.
Marie Richardson
Marie has worked at The Drumheller Mail for two and a half years, at the front counter taking ads and preparing the newspapers for delivery. She enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren, and likes hockey and football.
Doris Koch
Doris is the circulation manager at The Drumheller Mail. She has been with The Mail for ten years.
