Age: 24

Occupation: Correctional Officer at the Drumheller Institution

How long have you lived in Drumheller? For three years now.

Where are you originally from? Medicine Hat

What’s your favourite part about the valley? Definitely the people. Everyone is so down to earth, easy to get along with and right away I felt welcomed.

Is there anything you don’t like about Drumheller? Not really. There is an obscene amount of traffic during the summer for this small town but what can you do. 

You have a tattoo on your right arm, does it have any special meaning? Actually, getting tattoos was sort of a tradition for the males on my mom’s side of the family. Mine has the family crest and a few other symbols representing my heritage. I was in Grade 8 when I got my first tattoo. Dad signed off on it, mom was pretty upset. I thought it was pretty cool until I grew and it shifted. Then I had to get some work done to it to make it look nice again.

What’s one food you couldn’t live without? Meatloaf - it has that home-cooked taste and it’s very filling. You can’t buy stuff like that in the store.

Would you rather go sky diving or swim with Great White sharks? Sky diving. I’ve seen Shark Week way too many times to even consider getting in the water.

What’s your worst nightmare? Quadruplets. Jon and Kate Plus 8 ruined that for me. 

What’s your dream vacation?  I’d like to visit Japan, as I am part Japanese. 

Do you collect anything? I just started collecting old school NFL rookie cards. A colleague of mine got me into it. 

What are some of your other hobbies? I love working out at the new Badlands Community Facility and I just bought a camper and am anxious to use it. 

Any words of wisdom? Don’t believe what you hear and only believe half of what you see. 

Who are you? Amber Deacon

Age: 28

Occupation: Receptionist at Sunshine Lodge and Cottages.

How long have you lived in Drumheller? Twenty-eight years and counting.

What is your favourite part about the valley? The weather for sure. I love the sunshine and the summers are usually hot. I also like our fairly mild winters. 

Anything you don’t like? Just that Drumheller is such a busy place during the summer time. There are so many visitors! It can make it more difficult to get around. 

What is the best part of your job? I love interacting with the seniors. They always have fascinating stories and I’m glad I get to hear them. 

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? Telepathy would be neat. I’d like to know what people are thinking sometimes and it would make communication a lot easier.

Where would your dream vacation be? I would love to visit Australia. Seeing all the different animals would be interesting, in particular the koala bear. They are adorable.

What is the one thing you are most afraid of in this world? Bugs. Bugs in general! I just don’t like the fact that they are creepy and crawly. 

What has been the best moment of your life so far? I’ve had two. The day I was married was wonderful. The day I had my son Alex, who is two now, was also very special. 

If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be? I think I would have to choose fruit. It’s tastes good and it’s healthy for you. 

What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Colors of Darkness by James Patterson. It’s a great mystery and keeps you guessing right to the end. 

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Follow your dreams.