This week on top of armed robberies, a number of local businesses have been broken into.
    Early Monday morning the Dinosaur RV Park was broken into and a safe was taken. On early Tuesday morning, the Vietnamese Noodle House and the Drumheller Aquaplex were also broken into.
    Derek Dekeyser, who owns Dinosaur RV Park, said the culprit smashed a window to gain entry into the office. The culprit spent a considerable amount of time at the scene. They were able to collect video surveillance.
    A small safe was taken from the office and put on a portable fire pit used by the park. The person wheeled it into North Drumheller before dumping the safe. It has since been recovered.    
    At the Aquaplex on early Wednesday morning, inSide Drumheller learned culprits gained access by smashing the front door. Once inside they over-turned the computers and made a mess in the lobby. Nothing of substance was taken.
    That same night, culprits gained access to the Vietnamese Noodle House through the back door and made away with a till.

*Update* Drumheller RCMP have confirmed a fourth break-in occurred Thursday evening at The Chop Shop, located on Highway 9 South.

   "A member has attended (to the scene). Sometime overnight it was broken into and was discovered this morning," said Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins.

   The person or persons responsible gained entry through a door panel of Angies Window Graphics. Once inside, entry was gained to The Chop Shop through a common door. A small amount of cash in the form of loonies and twoonies, a Harley Davidson flag, some small model motorcycles, Sony digital camera (Silver), and several flash drives were stolen.

    Police continue to investigate the incidents. If anyone has information on these or any other crimes, they can call the Drumheller RCMP Detachment at 403-823-7590, or if they wish to remain anonymous and possibly qualify for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

    Residents of Drumheller are showing support for the thousands in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
    The storm hit the island nation last Friday devastating communities and killing scores of people.
    Drumheller’s Filipino community has mobilized and has begun collecting some of the necessities to be used in the aid effort.
    Heidi Galleon says she knows of a couple of families in the Drumheller community who have relatives in the affected area, so this hits close to home. Many have friends who are also affected by the typhoon, as thousands are displaced.
    The Drumheller Filipino community, which is about 300 strong, has begun collecting items to help in the aid effort.
    Gilbert Galleon owns the JC Convenience Store and Asian Food on Centre Street. His business uses a shipping company that has allowed them space to ship aid items.
     So far, donations have been coming in strong from within the Filipino community as well as the wider Drumheller community.
    Some members are finding unique ways to raise money including auctioning items online. Heidi says they are looking at other efforts including putting collection jars in stores.
    They are grateful for all the support they are receiving.
  Heidi said some of the items needed include blankets, towels, bedsheets and non perishable food, toiletries, socks and shoes. Items can be dropped off at JC Convenience Store.
    One of the most important things needed is money, because it is immediate and can be used on the ground for virtually anything. They have been receiving a number of cash donations.
    They are hoping to have the items packed by this Saturday, November 16 to be shipped.
    For more information on how to help, contact Heidi Galleon at 403-820-5956.