Thunder rolled through the valley Saturday with Motorcycle Madness. The Last Chance Saloon parking lot was chock full an estimated 125 bikes of all makes and models for the show and shine and bike games. The numbers were increased when a group from Calgary, members of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, came by. About 40-50 were in town for their annual ride. Their ranks included many Japanese and European badges as well as a very rare 1911 Harley Davidson. The day continued with a Poker Rally before they cruised back to Wayne for dinner and entertainment.

There was a strong group of vintage bikes at this year’s rally.

One head turner was Tony Medernach’s 1911 Harley Davidson, one if just a handful left on the road.

Carlos Sanchez and his riding partner Angelo had the first place bike in the vintage category.

Some of the games included the joust.

Habitat for Humanity Drumheller and District are taking it one step at a time as they march towards their fundraising goal, and to the top of the World’s Largest Dinosaur. 

The organization has launched a fundraising effort, challenging residents to show their support by pledging $20, to hike to the top of the World’s Largest Dinosaur and sharing it on social media. They are hoping to raise $10,000 with the effort.

“The challenge started on July 1,” said Chris Curtis, chair of the Drumheller and District Habitat for Humanity. “You pay $20 to go up the dinosaur and at the top there is a sign that says ‘I Climbed the World’s Largest Dinosaur for Habitat for Humanity.’”

“We want people to take a picture and challenge others to do it.”

He explains the $20, minus the admission to the World’s Largest Dinosaur, goes towards the group’s local project. 

“The $20 will be matched by Sugar Bird, a local foundation, up to $5,000,” explains Curtis.

The challenge runs for 60 days. By the end of July 1, they had raised $400.

  Habitat for Humanity Drumheller has a lofty goal of raising $250,000. A large portion of that is the donation of land in North Drumheller where they will be building a duplex. They have also received substantial donations from Chinook Credit Union and the Rotary Club. 

The project is slated for  completion in 2018, but Curtis is feeling confident they may be able to break ground sooner.

They have more fundraising endeavours planned including a pop-up dinner later this year.

“We want the community to get involved. Drumheller has been a community that has been very giving in general. When you hear of someone being hurt or when something bad happens, the community rallies around. There is that spirit in Drumheller.”

To learn more, to donate or to volunteer, go to Habitat for Humanity Drumheller and District’s Facebook page or www.habitatsouthernab.ca/habitat-chapters/drumheller/