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Drumheller utility crews address water main break in Huntington

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Town of Drumheller utility crews are actively working to address a water main break on 2 Street SE.
Crews are excavating the area to determine the exact location of the break and assess the extent of the necessary repairs.
To support repair efforts, water flow in the affected area has been decreased, which may result in lower water pressure in the Huntington Area. However, the Town is making every effort to maintain adequate water pressure across the system during repairs to minimize any inconvenience for users.
As the repair work progresses, residents in Hunts Crescent, Huntington Park, and Hunts Drive may experience discoloured water. This is due to changes in the water flow, which can stir up accumulated deposits within the water mains. While this discolouration is unpleasant, the water is safe. Residents are advised to run their taps briefly to clear their lines.
The repair work directly impacts the following addresses, and notices have been provided:
1011 2 Street SE
1013 2 Street SE
1015 2 Street SE
1017 2 Street SE
1019 2 Street SE
1020 2 Street SE
1021 2 Street SE
1022 2 Street SE
1023 2 Street SE
1024 2 Street SE
If a complete water shutoff becomes necessary, the Town will provide bottled water to the affected residents.
Once repairs are completed, the Town will ensure that the affected area is properly flushed before reintegrating into the broader water system.


False alarm at Walmart

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The Drumheller Fire Department responded to a call at the Drumheller Walmart shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, February 17. Two trucks responded, and firefighters were seen on the roof doing checks. Shortly thereafter, they were stood down.
Mailphoto by O.R. Sheddy

Romance endures for 20 years

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Romance is a funny thing, sometimes it is a slow burn, sometimes it's like lightning, and you can never tell what will be the spark.
For Mike Bell, it was the big smile and the outgoing personality of the checkout girl at the supermarket.
Bell had set himself on a road to success. After leaving high school, he worked for CP Hotels, and he came back to the valley to help teach skiing. After putting in long shifts as a delivery driver, he tried his hand at car sales and was doing well.
He had even thrown his hat into the ring to become Mayor.
It was around this time he noticed Courtney at the IGA in downtown Drumheller.
“She worked at IGA. I was just going through her till, and she was so upbeat and positive," he recalls. “One day, I was just driving over the hill by the Drumheller Inn, and she passed me in her little red Sprint, and she waved to me. “
It made an impression on Mike, and he kept her in his mind. His brother Chris was dating one of Courteny's friends, and she was invited to a party at his home.
And that started a 20-year relationship. They started dating, and Mike says he never looked back.
Mike had travelled with his family as a youngster, and he shared that with Courtney. They went on vacations to San Francisco and Mexico.
“She had never been out of the country and never been on a plane,” said Mike.
He believed his confidence and sense of humour helped him as they courted. Also, meeting young, they were able to grow and mature together.
He also was courteous. He knew that Courtney did not want a lavish proposal, so he popped the question in the kitchen of their house on St. Patrick’s Day.
The couple were married in 2004 at the Church of the Nazarene and held their reception at the Stampede Barn.
Their family grew, and they have two children, Harper and Hudson.
When asked the secret to their 20 years together, he responded, keeping each other laughing.
“We really do enjoy each other’s company. People say to marry your best friend, and I feel like this is what I did. And we are better friends today than when we got married,” he said.
With one child at college and the other midway through high school, he says they have even more time to spend together.
“I am very lucky to have her in my life,” he said.


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