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Firefit athletes post speedy times

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   Members of the Drumheller Fire Department are brushing up their skills to be ready for the coming Firefit competition in the valley.
This September, the department will be hosting the nation at a regional Firefit contest in the shadow of The World’s Largest Dinosaur. To prepare for the event, members of the department headed to Spruce Meadows over the weekend to take on the course.
   In all, six members competed on June 11 and 12. Duane Bolin posted a quick 2:01 and Merv Smith posted a 2:12, Jonathon Molzahn posted a time of 2:49, Darby Page posted a 2:53, Mitch Smith had a blistering 1:48 and Kyle Smith posted a 2:01.
   The Drumheller event is coming up in on September 10 and 11 and they have a number of events planned including a Corporate Challenge on Friday night where locals can put together a team of 3-5 people who will compete against other teams on the course.
   For more info about corporate challenge call Kim at 403-820-5757.
   They also are in need of volunteers to make sure the event runs smoothly for more information, contact Mitch 403-820-5942 or Kyle 403-820-0972.

Hillview Lodge bench dedicated in honour of Mike Holden

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A bench has been dedicated at Hillview Lodge in honour of Mike Holden (inset). Mike worked for the Drumheller and District Seniors Foundation for 17 years as Chief Financial Officer and passed away in January of this year. Family, friends and the Seniors Foundation made the bench possible and on Tuesday, June 7, it was dedicated in his honour. At the dedication are (back; l-r) Drumheller and District Seniors Foundation CAO Janet Senior, board members Kerry McLellan, Susan Lacher and Tom Zariski, with (front; l-r) family Christine Jakubowsky, Pat Holden and Trevor Holden.

1979 DCHS Grad class ready for motorcycle trip reunion

   The grad class of Drumheller Composite High School of 1979 is soon be taking off on a grand adventure.
   The grad class has been fundraising for months prior with the money going towards emergency vehicles to follow them on their trek.
   The funds have been collected and the riders are itching to start their motorcycle adventure.
   A majority of the bike reunion is gathering and starting off in Drumheller at 8:30 am on Thursday, June 23. The rest will join them in Kimberly.
   The ride will continue on throughout Alberta and BC, ending the 6 day long trip in Jasper on Tuesday, June 28.
   Bikers have set destinations and times to arrive at, but can travel separately if they wish.
   Organizer of the ride, Brian Kakuk, says there is a lot planned for the bikers.
   “Just some of things we have planned are a band playing for us on the Friday night in Nakusp, and in Quesnel we have a giant game of Bones planned, and finally we are having a big private campfire on the wind-up night in Jasper before everyone heads home.”
   To raise funds for the emergency vehicles to follow them on the ride, the grad class organized a supper and silent auction fundraiser at O’shea’s Eatery on Saturday, May 14, in Drumheller, where they raised over $1,200.
   Since then, the bikers have been waiting to start their engines. Rod Morse, a rider from Drumheller is excited to see old friends again.
   “I am excited to see everyone again in an environment that is more easy-going. It will be neat to see everyone in the motorcycle environment. The reaction to this was absolutely fantastic,” says Morse.
   “I am excited to ride some roads I have never been on before and put some more miles on my bike.”

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