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Local Kettle Campaign underway

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As Christmas quickly approaches, The Salvation Army Kettle Drive is underway.
The campaign kicked off on November 19, and Drumheller residents have been showing their support as they work toward their goal of raising funds for their much-needed community programs.
Community and Family Service Coordinator for The Salvation Army Amanda Courtenay says the Kettle Campaign is going well, however, there have been some struggles with volunteers due to COVID. Despite this, she says they’re at about the same place as they were at this time last year. She is grateful for the support of the community.
One addition last year because of COVID was the option of the Tiptap touchless donation at the Kettles. They have retained this technology allowing donors to give $5, $10, or $20 with a tap of their debit card. This is a convenient option, and all the funds raised locally stay in the community.
“We have our own website for it, so the donation comes directly here,” said Courtenay.
One boost every year is coming up on Saturday, December 18, This is the Walmart Kettle Match Day. This is a great time for those wishing to donate.
“Walmart matches the donations up to $100,000 Canada-wide,” explains Courtenay.
There are still opportunities for residents to volunteer for a kettle shift to support the efforts. For more information contact The Salvation Army at 403-823-2215.

Intoxicated male with axe arrested in Carbon

A man is facing charges after Drumheller RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated man with an axe.
Drumheller RCMP responded to a call in Carbon on Wednesday, December 1 in the early evening, where there was a report of an intoxicated male and female. The male was reported carrying an axe, and the couple also appeared to be prowling around cars. The female entered a private home unannounced.
RCMP made a patrol to the village and both were arrested. The male is facing charges for weapon offenses and a breach of a court order. The female was released without charges.
Staff Sergeant Ed Bourque says the incident was resolved peacefully.
“I’m glad everything worked out okay, everybody was safe, so it was a good ending, but certainly concerning for the residents,” said Bourque.
He said it appeared the couple were not from the community and it was an isolated incident.

Golden Hills releases three-year Education Plan and Assurance Framework

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Golden Hills School Division Board has released the 2021-2024 GHSD Three Year Education Plan and Assurance Framework.
Golden Hills prepares these documents to inform stakeholders and the public about the progress the Division is making and the measures it takes to ensure students are receiving the best education possible.
The document includes information on student achievement results, Golden Hills’ class sizes, and the 2021/2022 budget.
“It is actually very similar to what we have done in years past. In years passed, it was a combination of our education plan and an Alberta Education Results report,” explains Superintendent Bevan Daverne. “This year, the Alberta Education Results Report (was not included), because we don’t have Diploma Exam results and PAT results for a few years,

there’s a little less information.”
He says the report also differs because they have been able to add some of their own focus.
“That book is actually the working document and over the course of the year we are going to be adding some local measures as well,” said Daverne.
He says they are looking at moving the document over into a live website dashboard.
To view the report, go to www.ghsd75.ca

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