The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) presents Legacy Fund cheques to four local organizations.
    As a way to offset costs of a recent building condition assessment, the DDCC was pleased to provide $8,750 in support of the East Coulee School Museum, identified as a provincial historic resource.
    “The East Coulee School Museum truly appreciates the support the Chamber of Commerce has provided for the building condition assessment,” said East Coulee School Museum Executive Director Barbara Steeves.
    “The report will be the basis for all future restoration and repairs to the historic resource.”
    The next phase of repairs to the museum will involve building a new roof as it requires complete replacement.
    “The East Coulee School Museum is an integral component of Drumheller’s rich history and continued preservation of the site will ensure the attraction is available for visitors to experience in the years to come,” said DDCC president Shelley Rymal.

    In addition to the museum, the Wayne Community Association (WCA) received $3,000 towards their fundraising efforts to purchase and install a new playground.

    The Drumheller Off Road Vehicle Association (DORVA) also received $2,106 for phase two of their clubhouse capital project, which will see the interior of the building finally completed.

    Lastly, the First Drumheller Scouts received $400 for construction materials to build shelving units to store away their equipment.
    “I think it’s really good to see people of all different areas apply for the grant,” said Rymal.
    The World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund invests a portion of funds generated by the World’s Largest Dinosaur attraction and giftshop to enhance and enrich community economic development initiatives in the Drumheller region.
    To date, the Legacy Fund has contributed over $600,000 to multiple community group projects across the area.
    The next application deadline for capital projects less $3,000 will be on September 1, 2017.

    The Drumheller Legion now has two new chair lifts installed and ready to use thanks to the generosity of the community, and the hard work of Legion member Al Price.
    Price spearheaded the campaign to have a lift installed at the main entrance to the clubroom, as well as one going into the basement for events. The old lift was damaged and was not in service for about a year.  Price had the goal of raising approximately $18,000 to install the lift and received great support from the community.
    Last week Western Financial was able to contribute $5,000 to the cause, to put the campaign over the top. President of the Drumheller Legion, Burt Cote, says they were able to raise enough funds to purchase and install the lifts, as well as do some important upgrades to the wiring at the Legion to power the lifts.
    The funds from Western Financial came as a result of a contest late last year. Drumheller resident Tammy Loblick won $10,000, simply by receiving a quote at the Drumheller office, during the company’s winter campaign.
    As part of the contest, the Western Financial office in Drumheller received a grant to be used for a community project. They selected the Legion’s lift campaign as the recipient.