Town of Drumheller crews have been working hard this week to get the outdoor pool open. However, the inspection and maintenance program, which takes place prior to seasonal operation, has identified at least one leak in one of the pipes.
The crews are now working on exposing the leaking pipe and checking for other leaks. Once all the leaking spots have been identified and the pipes repaired, the pool will then be filled and tested ready to open up to the public.
“We recognize the inconvenience that the delay in the outdoor pool will cause and we want to apologize for the delay,” outlined Armia Mikhaeil Director of Infrastructure. “Crews are working hard to fix the issues and we hope get the pool open as soon as possible for everyone to enjoy”.
“In addition, tests carried out for the preparation to get the fountain operational showed that there is a significant amount of water loss occurring,” added Julia Fielding, Economic Development and Communications Officer for the Town of Drumheller. “This indicates one or several leaking points and so crews are currently working with an engineering firm to come up with a solution. Unfortunately, it may be the fountain will not be operational this summer.”

For more information contact:
Julia Fielding
Economic Development and Communications Officer
403-820-1481

    The Government of Alberta has stepped into the 21st Century by introducing a comprehensive, easy to use app that will give Albertans on-demand information about fire bans across the province.
    The new app called Alberta Fire Bans, available for Android and Apple devices, will give people mobile access to see where there are fire bans, restrictions and advisories to help plan their camping and recreational experiences as well as activity at home.
    Springtime can have a high wildfire danger rating because dry grass and leaves can provide fuel before new growth begins. Fire bans also occur throughout the warmer summer months depending on weather and moisture conditions. It’s always wise to check for Alberta fire bans before you enjoy the outdoors.

    The app features a bottom banner that shows the number of full fire bans, restrictions, and advisories with corresponding colours for easy navigation as well as interchangeable map and satellite view.
    As of May 16, there were 93 fire bans and fire advisories across the province.
    For more information on this new technology, visit AlbertaFireBans.ca. If you see a wildfire you can report it at 310-FIRE (3473).