Drumheller Emergency Services responded to a residential call shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Monday, on 2 Street East. A neighbour reported seeing smoke coming through a window.

When the fire department arrived and broke down the door, they learned the fire was isolated to a pot left on a stovetop which burned and began to smoke.The department removed the pot and ventilated the home. There were no injuries.

    Drumheller motorists are advised to expect delays crossing the town’s Gordon Taylor Bridge this week.
    From Tuesday August 12 through to Friday, August 15, paving crews are scheduled to work on Highway 9 from 3rd Avenue downtown at the lights to the bridge .
    Motorists should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
    Speed will be reduced and drivers can expect lane closures down to one lane of alternating traffic.
    If everything works absolutley perfect, paving should be completed this week, said the Town’s Director of Infrastructure Services Allan Kendrick.
    “Hopefully the weather holds, and they’ll be done in a timely fashion.”
    Environment Canada is calling for showers in Drumheller starting Thursday through to the weekend.
      Alberta Transportation advises motorists to obey all flag persons, signs and signals and watch for construction equipment during highway construction.
    Fines for speeding are doubled in construction zones.