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Theft of timbers investigated

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The Hanna RCMP are investigating the theft of timber from a local attraction and historical site.

Between May 9 and June 22, 2020, some very large timbers were taken from the Hanna Roundhouse Society property. 

Due to the size of the timbers, it is likely that several people were involved or some heavy equipment was used to load them.

The timbers date back to the early 1900's and have significant historical value.

If you mistakenly took some of these timbers on the belief they were of no value then police  are encouraging you to contact the Hanna Roundhouse Historical Society and arrange for their return.  You can also just return them to where you got them from.  

“If you return the timbers before we get a Crime Stoppers tip we will sidetrack this investigation.  However, if we get the tip prior to their return we will keep steaming ahead with the investigation and you will be on a one-way track to court,” states a release.

If anyone has information regarding this or any other unsolved crime, please call the Hanna RCMP Detachment at 403-854-3393 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest.


2020 Carlie Bell Memorial Scholarship awarded

Sam Gridley

The 9th annual Carlie Bell Memorial Scholarship recipient is Sam Gridley.
    Carlie Bell was an exceptional 4-Her. She was extremely active in Drumheller District 4-H and the Morrin Multi 4-H Club. In 2011, Carlie died of viral encephalitis after a work exchange/travel adventure in New Zealand and Australia.
    Carlie had great leadership skills and promoted 4-H involvement. The Carlie Bell Memorial Scholarship promotes working for the benefit of the group at the Club and District Levels.
    Sam Gridley has 7 years of 4-H experience with the Morrin Multi 4-H Club.  By following the example of fellow 4-H members and leaders, Sam has learned how to engage in his community and be a leader for his peers. Younger members look up to him as he always makes them feel part of the club. He encourages everyone to participate in the Club, District and Regional events.
    His confidence, enthusiasm and maturity has made him a great representative for the 4-H program. Sam is in the first of 2 years as an Ambassador for 4-H Alberta.

Drumheller Titans start football activities

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    The Titans are itching to get back on the field and this summer each Drumheller community Football teams has activities lined up in its 25th season.
    With the introduction of Stage 2 of the province’s relaunch, some activities have been permitted. While there are still many restrictions in place, the Titans can start with training activities.
    This week the Bantam Titans are back on the field with its Summer Skills Camp. The camp is from July 2-15 and the team held its registration on Friday, June 26. Coach Thomas Laffin says there is good interest in the camp, and with restrictions, they are able to take up to 47 players.
    At the camp, the coaches will be able to provide instruction and allow the team to work on skills. This will serve individual players well as they head into the season.
    “We have about 13 that moved up to senior, and the rest of them are gung ho to come back so we are in a good position going into the fall,” said Laffin.
    The Peewee Terrapins have a new coach for the coming season and are also looking forward to the season. Brad Iverson brings with him 20 years of experience with the Calgary Bantam and High school Football Associations and is looking forward to motivating youth in the community.
Registration for the Peewee Terrapins is this Saturday, July 4 at the DVSS Field.
    To celebrate the 25th season of Drumheller Community Football, the organization has decided to remove all but mandatory fees to play.
    “We decided as a board to make football free this fall,” said head coach Ken Fournier, noting however, because of legal reasons the players have to pay for insurance.
    This means the registration fees for players are just $40 this season. This includes equipment and travel.
    “We are encouraging kids to come out and give it a shot,” said Fournier.
    Coach Fournier says they are planning a skills camp this summer.
    “We can run a skills camp, and just sort out receivers, quarterbacks and linemen and work on specific skills,” said Fournier. Because the senior team plays in the ASAA, they are not able to do more than this.
    “In the meantime, we will have the skills camp, and its dates are to be determined.”
    Titans are hosting a battery recycling drive on July 6-10 as a fundraiser. They are accepting automotive, marine, RV, agricultural, and industrial batteries, and supporters can drop the batteries at the Titan’s Club House.
  During this, They will be hosting a blitz pick up for Drumheller and the surrounding areas on the evening of July 9. To arrange a pick-up email coach0440@live.com.


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