Some good news came with the new year as bus service through Drumheller is coming back.
Last fall, service through Drumheller was cut although parcel service remained. Narinder Tambar, owner of the Greyhound office in Drumheller confirmed that service would be restored.
“It is very exciting,” said Tambar. “I am glad that we have the buses back.”
She explained that Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) applied to operate the routes and learned last Friday they would be able to run a route from Alsask to Drumheller and Drumheller to Calgary for Greyhound.
The schedule is pending.
Mayor Terry Yemen was happy to hear the announcement.
“I have been contacted by a number of seniors who were concerned because it was the only way for them to get to Calgary for medical appointments,” said Yemen. “Anything is better than what we have right now.”
Tambar also said she heard from seniors over the Christmas holiday who were not able to join loved ones for the holidays without the bus.
She adds that it was not only seniors who were missing the bus, but all ages. Residents of Grace House also needed the service for appointments.
Tambar opened the store in July of 2009. They were in business for just over two years when they learned of the changes. She said customers were very upset. She is relieved by the news.
“Something great for New Year!” She said.
STC is a crown corporation of the Province of Saskatchewan that has been offering service since 1946.
