The Drumheller Public Library is extending their offer of free library cards until the end of 2018.

Locals will be able to pick up their free membership until December 31, 2018, open to people registering for new cards and people renewing existing library cards.

“We are excited to continue offering free library cards to the community during these difficult times,” said library board chair Vanessa Page.

The free cards were originally offered as part of the Canada 150 celebration, sponsored by the Drumheller Public Library and the Drumheller Library Society. They have since issued 872 new library cards, compared with 412 in the same period last year.

Hanna RCMP have released a sketch and description of the suspect involved in the slashing and attempted robbery of a Hanna Freson Bros. employee last week.

The suspect is described as being approximately 30 years old, with an athletic build with broad shoulders, big chest and thin waist, approximately 5’11 and 180-190 lbs, wearing a black form-fitting t-shirt, black designer jeans with manufactured fade lines behind the thighs, very dark brown buzz cut hair approximately ¼” in length with a slightly receding hairline, thick eyebrows, brown eyes, Caucasian, and with a slightly higher pitched voice than normal.

The suspect is sought in relation to a slashing and attempted theft from a Hanna Freson Bros. employee on June 10. At approximately 8:00 AM a caucasian male approached a Hanna Fresen Bros employee working the garden centre outside in the parking lot. The male asked to exchange a $20 bill then left after employee said she didn't have any money. The male returned at approximately 4:45 PM and demanded money from the same employee. When told there was no money the male slashed at the employee's face and neck causing non-life injuries.  

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, please contact the Hanna RCMP at (403)854-3391.  Anonymous tips can also be given through Crime Stoppers.