Q91 Country’s Account Manager Sharel Shoff had an idea in order to help the Drumheller Salvation Army. The idea was to raise funds to purchase turkeys  for the Christmas Hampers to help families in need. Through a complete team effort at the radio station, they raised $1,925 for turkeys and $500 for the Christmas Kettle program.  $1,925 will purchase approximately 80 turkeys. Captain Jennifer Hillier said, “Last year 87 Christmas Hampers were given to families and this year we have 118 to do and we are still receiving phone call requests. She says, “Thank you very much to Q91, Rosedale Concrete and all of their listeners for their donations.”   Rosedale Concrete owner Rod Dyck  was their major Turk-a-thon donor in the amount of  $1,000.  Captain Jennifer Hillier also mentioned that they have a website for donations, go to: fillthekettle.com, select Donate, click on search city, select Drumheller and the rest is fill in the blanks.  If you don’t select Drumheller, the funds will go directly to the Salvation Army Head Office.  
Pictured l-r: Ian Hardacre, Sharel Shoff, Audrey Hems, Kris Jay and Salvation Army Captain Jennifer Hillier.

    The Drumheller Storefront Improvement Grant is an initiative from Economic Development Drumheller to enhance storefronts across the community.
    This is a 50% matching grant up to $5000.00. Through this grant, business owners are eligible to access funding through the Town of Drumheller to assist with storefront upgrades.
    The following projects are eligible:  New signage, new windows, paint, siding, main door replacement, patio construction, wheel chair ramps, awnings, planters and plants.
      Applications will be reviewed by the Economic Development Task Force each month. All applicants will be advised whether or not the proposed project will be approved. If approved, the funding will be awarded following visual proof the project has been completed as described in the application.
    Please note that applicants may be required to get a development permit before renovations begin. To verify this requirement please call our Development Officer at 403-823-1310 or email jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com.
    Conditions: Applicants who are in arrears of any municipal financial obligations will not be eligible, as well as anybody forced to deal with safety code violations. Tenants will be required to provide a signed letter of support from their landlord. Places of worship, government buildings, residences, and new construction projects are not eligible.
    Application forms will be available online at dinosaurvalley.com and at the front desk of Drumheller Town Hall starting December 31, 2015. For more information please call the economic development office at 403-823-1320 or email cglydon@dinosaurvalley.com.