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Drumheller RCMP respond to assault in progress

On Thursday, October 31 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Drumheller RCMP members responded to an assault in progress call at a rural location in Starland County east of Michichi.On arrival, RCMP members took an adult female suspect into custody.It was alleged that… Read More
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High hopes for Dorothy Elevator repairs

The iconic Dorothy Elevator is still hanging on and there are some hopes that repairs can be made before it deteriorates more.The Dorothy Elevator is one of the most photographed historic elevators in the province. Built in 1928, the Alberta Pacific Grain… Read More
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Drumheller Performing Arts Festival cancels 2025 season

One of Drumheller's longest-enduring events has decided to take a year off.The Drumheller Music Festival, now called the Drumheller Performing Arts Festival has been a staple in the valley for over 80 years, only missing performances due to wartime and most… Read More
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89-year-old bridesmaid saves the day

It was a joyous Thanksgiving weekend for the Cardamone family as they celebrated the wedding of Ryan and Maria.One person beaming from the wedding party was grandmother Anna May, 89.She arrived at the wedding at St. Anthony's Church on Saturday, October 12 to… Read More
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Salute a Veteran banner project grows to 87

What was started as a humble way to honour veterans six years ago has grown into a fixture in the community on Remembrance Day.In 2018, the Drumheller Genealogy Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22 and the Town of Drumheller unveiled a unique way to… Read More
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Drumheller council propose five per cent water, six per cent sewer rate increase

Town of Drumheller council adopted the 2025 Utility Operating and Capital budgets, which were presented during the regular Monday, November 4 council meeting.Chief Financial Officer Victoria Chan explained the 2025 Utility Operating budgets of $4.6 million… Read More
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Poppy campaign kicks off

The annual Poppy Campaign officially kicked off on Friday, October 25 as Legion President Ron Evans, right, pins the First Poppy to Mayor Heather Colberg. The annual Poppy Campaign leading up to Remembrance Day is a major fundraiser for the local Legion, and… Read More
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Drumheller flood mitigation end of season updates

Work has continued over the spring and summer months throughout the Drumheller Valley to build berms in strategic locations to protect properties in the floodways along the Red Deer River, and in September 2024 the Drumheller Resiliency and Flood Mitigation… Read More
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2024 FCSS grant recipients announced

The Town of Drumheller and the Provincial Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program are happy to announce they are using a portion of the annual funding to create a specific grant program of more than $100,000, which is aimed at promoting and… Read More
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Sculpture celebrates Indigenous heritage

It was almost two years in the making but now there is a permanent installation recognizing the Indigenous community and heritage of the valley.On Thursday, October 24, a Tipi sculpture was unveiled in the new park near the Badlands Community Facility (BCF).… Read More

Exercise and Food - Choose Your Own Adventure!



Check out this article in the Chicago Tribune by Calgarian columnist James Fell.  He does a great job of describing how eating as a reward for exercise can hamper weight loss efforts.
Which adventure will you choose?
Dr Sue Pedersen www.drsue.ca © 2013 

Follow me on Twitter for daily tips! @drsuepedersen
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Check out this article in the Chicago Tribune by Calgarian columnist James Fell.  He does a great job of describing how eating as a reward for exercise can hamper weight loss efforts.
Which adventure will you choose?
Dr Sue Pedersen www.drsue.ca © 2013 

Follow me on Twitter for daily tips! @drsuepedersen

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Salute a Veteran banner project grows to 87

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