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Atlas Coal Mine looks forward to 2015 season after two record setting years

Michele Scott ston calls a collections tour, which would take a QUOTE “We pretty much took the book,
threw it out, and started to rewrite it.”
| inSide Drumheller small group on a behind-the-scenes look at the his-
Jenn Balderston
toric site’s collecting, archiving and storage of min- Atlas’ Visitor Services Manager

The Atlas Coal Mine is looking forward to the up- ing artifacts, memorabilia, and information.

coming tourist season with great anticipation after Highlights for the Atlas for 2014, Balderston lists

two record-setting years of visitor numbers. as the community engagement of everyone who

“2015 is going to be a really exciting year for us. We came together to make the year a success for the

found that 2013 coal mine, the ad-

and especially dition of Execu-

2014, we were Original material tive Director Julia
running at capac- - no decay metal Fielding to replace
ity and then over Linda Digby, the

capacity.” said the Original material - first phase of the

Atlas’ Visitor Ser- decayed replace wooden tipple

vices Manager Structure holding - restoration by
Jenn Balderston. temporary Macdonald &
Lawrence, resto-
“2013 was our

best year to date, Structure holding - ration experts out

it’s crazy, but permanent of B.C, and the

great, we were higher attendance

able to beat that.” numbers.

Balderston said Balderston

the Atlas wel- said the mine’s

comed 37,264 been fortunate

visitors in 2014, to see the growth Jenn Balderston and Bob Moffat of the Atlas Coal Mine.

which was an in- Drawing courtesy of Macdonald & Lawrence it’s had, and cites Moffat is a fifth-generation miner who will be guiding
crease of 1.73 per word-of-mouth,
tours for the 2015 tourist season at the Atlas.
cent over the pre- including social
photo submitted

vious year. media, and continued interest from being profiled

And the Mine’s Haunted Atlas this year was their on The Amazing Race Canada in 2013 as helping

best yet, raising double the revenue of 2013, making bring more visitors to the mine in 2014.

just under $23,000 for the tipple restoration project, And all of the changes they’re making, explains

notes Balderston. Balderston, are designed to increase visitors, help CAREER FAIR February 7, 2015

The National Historic Site has made some changes lower burden on staff, and make for an improved ex- 9:00am to 3:00pm

to the way visitors will be able to experience the for- perience for visitors. 10630-176 Street, Edmonton
Join our growing team. We1h2av3e c4ar5eer opporunities available:
mer coal mine, starting the first opening day of tour- “We pretty much took the book, threw it out, and
• Heavy Equipment Technicians
ist season in May. started to rewrite it.”
• Apprentice, Journeyman, Resident Technicians in Bonnyville, Edson, Hinton

The general admission fee bumps up a couple of • Lead Hand
• Customer Support Advisor • Product Specialist - Paving & Asphalt
dollars but now includes the train tour, and at the • Heavy and Light Equipment Sales

top end of the site admission price tier, Balderston Let us amplify your message! Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at
said will be specialized tours for groups of five to ten www.brandtjobs.com or by calling 306-791-8923.

people. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment dealer and a
Platinum member of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.

Long-time volunteer and Atlas Treasurer Bob

Moffat will also be guiding tours this season. 12345 Make $35,000-$55,000/year
as a commissioned salesperson
Moffat is a fifth generation coal miner who worked
Sales Representative
the local mines during his earlier years in the Drum-
Full time/Part time
heller area.
Applications are being
“There’s not a lot of miners left. Bob’s an incredible Add this feature to your next career ad booking invited for the

storyteller. He gets to share his life first hand with Call for more details above position from
the visitors,” said Balderston. 1-800-282-6903 ext 235 suitable candidates
to join our growing
The Atlas also wants to bring in special attractions
sales team.
such as pony days on long weekends, with kids being

provided rides in coal cars made by inmates at the

Drumheller Institution. More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.
Balderston said the Atlas will also have roving tour
Switchperson- Edmonton
guides, and aims to provide talks every hour to visi-

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