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Photographer Lawrence Chrismas donates images to Atlas collection

A photographer so enamoured with the mining sites of Canada and especially the Drumheller Valley, has spent over four decades working and making photos.And now he has handed over a significant collection of his work to the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic… Read More
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Hanna RCMP warn community of scams circulating

The Hanna RCMP Detachment is warning residents of a couple of different scams that have been circulating in the community.One such is a text-based scam.The Detachment has received a number of reports from area residents receiving text messages labelled as… Read More
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Election Forum cancelled

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) regrets to inform the public that the upcoming Federal Election Forum scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Badlands Community Facility for candidates running in the Battle River – Crowfoot electoral… Read More
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Eheyeh Chapter Royal Arch Masons celebrate 100 years

On Saturday, April 5, local and area masons celebrated the centennial of Eheyeh Chapter Royal Arch Masons.The celebrations took place at the Badland Community Facility and saw more than 60 come out for the afternoon. They reconsecrated the chapter at the… Read More
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Additional Street Improvement budget to support 6 Ave extension project

Drumheller Town council awarded the tender for the 2025 Street Improvement Program (SIP) to Grindstone Paving and Excavation Ltd during the regular Monday, April 7, which will see several roadways and sidewalks in the Newcastle community undergo repairs and… Read More
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Drumheller Organizations Begin Joint Planning for the Future of the World’s Largest Dinosaur

Following the announcement that the World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) will close at the end of its lease in 2029, the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber), the Town of Drumheller (the Town) and Travel Drumheller have come together to begin a… Read More
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Three Hills RCMP requests assistance locating missing person

Three Hills RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating 38-year-old Owen Weiss, who was last seen on April 17, 2025, in Kneehill County, Alta. Owen has been described by his legal guardian as having cognitive and vocal disabilities, which may also give… Read More
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Drumheller RCMP responds to a single vehicle collision near East Coulee

On April 16, 2025 at approximately 2:25 p.m., Drumheller RCMP officers responded to a single vehicle roll over on Highway 570 between East Coulee, Alta., and Dorothy, Alta. Three local fire departments and EMS also attended. Upon arrival, officers identified… Read More
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Dorothy Elevator gets new lease on life

One of the valley’s most recognizable structures is getting some much-needed attention.The Dorothy Elevator for decades has stood like a sentinel in the east end of the Valley of Dinosaurs. However after years of standing up to the ravages of the prairie’s… Read More
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Strathmore RCMP advises residents of Rockyford to shelter in place

Strathmore RCMP are currently conducting a high-risk police operation involving the RCMP Emergency Response Team in the village of Rockyford. Residents in direct view of the police operation are asked to shelter in place and the public is asked not to travel… Read More

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Additional Street Improvement budget to support 6 Ave extension project

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Drumheller Town council awarded the tender for the 2025 Street Improvement Program (SIP) to Grindstone Paving and Excavation Ltd during the regular Monday, April 7, which…

Drumheller Organizations Begin Joint Planning for the Future of the World’s Largest Dinosaur

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Following the announcement that the World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) will close at the end of its lease in 2029, the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber),…

Three Hills RCMP requests assistance locating missing person

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Three Hills RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating 38-year-old Owen Weiss, who was last seen on April 17, 2025, in Kneehill County, Alta. Owen has been described by…

Drumheller RCMP responds to a single vehicle collision near East Coulee

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On April 16, 2025 at approximately 2:25 p.m., Drumheller RCMP officers responded to a single vehicle roll over on Highway 570 between East Coulee, Alta., and Dorothy, Alta.…

Dorothy Elevator gets new lease on life

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One of the valley’s most recognizable structures is getting some much-needed attention.The Dorothy Elevator for decades has stood like a sentinel in the east end of the…

Strathmore RCMP advises residents of Rockyford to shelter in place

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Strathmore RCMP are currently conducting a high-risk police operation involving the RCMP Emergency Response Team in the village of Rockyford. Residents in direct view of the…

Baby makes surprising arrival at Morrin Corner en route to hospital

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Baby Olive Elin Kemaldean will always have a story about her arrival… she won’t remember it, but undoubtedly, she’ll hear it many times.Baby Olive, daughter of Brandin and…

Wheatland County establishes Artificial Intelligence policy

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Artificial intelligence has continued to grow as a popular technological tool to streamline and make processes more efficient, but as use has grown so, too, have concerns…

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Senior Boys Dynos wrap up season at Zones

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The DVSS Senior Boys basketball team wrapped up their season last Saturday hosting Zones.The Dynos hosted eight teams at the 2A Zone Championship on Friday and Saturday,…

Dragons face Canmore in first round of playoffs

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The Dragons ended the regular season with an important win over the top team in the league.The Dragons were on home ice in front of 917 fans on Friday, March 14 to close out…

U11 Raptors capture title banner at home

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The U11 T6 Drumheller Canalta Raptors claimed a league victory at home on Sunday afternoon, March 2 and hoisted the banner high. The Raptors have been playing great hockey…

U18 Raptors advance to Semifinals

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The U18 React/ DT Fire Raptors are into the postseason and eclipsed the Olds Grizzys through the first round.The Raptors finished up the regular season on February 15, with a…

Drumheller team wins top pool honours

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A Drumheller pool team won top honours at one of the largest pool tournaments in Canada.The Busboys, who play in the local Big Country Amusements League, competed at the…

U-17 Smash win silver at home tournament

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The U-17 DVC Smash Volleyball Club team struck silver hosting their home tournament.On Saturday, February 15, the Smash invited eight teams for a tournament at the Badlands…

Dragons rout Grizzlys, tying scoring record

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The Dragons extended their winning streak to seven games with a victory over Fort McMurray, but after a couple of losses, bounced back with a record-breaking game on…

Junior Dynos host home tourney

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The DVSS Dynos Grade 8/9 Junior Basketball team played well at their home tournament.The Dynos hosted a five-team tournament on Saturday, January 25 and had some top-flight…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Kay Clark

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February 10, 1938 - April 6, 2025 It is with profound sadness that the family of Kay Clark announces her passing at the Drumheller Health Centre on April 6, 2025 with her…

Condolences to the family of Kenneth "Ken" Dufloth

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September 26, 1942 - March 12, 2025 Ken Dufloth passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 82 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Karen, Glen and Coleen;…

Condolences to the family of Zachary Elroy (Roy) Mundorf

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August 10, 1932 - March 5, 2025 Roy Mundorf, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at the Hanna Long Term Care Centre.Roy was born August 10, 1932 in…

Condolences to the family of Grafton (George) Lee Betram

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August 27, 1934 - March 5, 2025 Wife Shirley Ruth (McMann) BertramBeloved father of Brian Bertram (Mary Murray), Bev Hambling (Greg), Kevin Bertram (Vicky), Darrell Bertram…