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Women’s hockey back on ice

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   The Drumheller women’s hockey team is back on the ice and already have four games under their belt.
   The valley was without a team for the 2016 and 2017 season, but reassembled last season. This year they have about 20 players signed up. They range in ability level from post-secondary players to beginner athletes.
   “We are competitive but not all are great hockey players!” laughs team member Angie Gill. “In other words, we like to play hard but our hands don’t always do what our brain wants.”
   The team recently received a new set of jerseys sponsored by O’ Shea’s, however they are still looking for a team name.
Gill says typically they get about 7-10 skaters and a goalie out for games, and they could always use more players. Players of any experience level from age 16 and up are welcome to play. To learn more check out or message the Drumheller Women’s Hockey Facebook group.
   “It’s great exercise and a great group of women,” said Gill.
Alison Ostergard is an avid player and she enjoys the camaraderie.
   “I play for fitness, fun, and friendships,” said Ostergard.

RCMP seek witnesses to hit and run

Drumheller RCMP are seeking witnesses to a pedestrian hit and run last Friday that send a Drumheller to hospital with minor injuries.

On Nov. 29, at approximately 10 p.m., a male was crossing in a controlled pedestrian crosswalk located at 201, 2 Street West in Drumheller.

The 30-year-old man from Drumheller was struck by a dark coloured car, causing him to fall to the ground. The suspect vehicle then left the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital by EMS and treated for minor injuries.

This incident occurred after the Drumheller Dragons hockey game on Friday, Nov. 29.

Drumheller RCMP are asking for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or have information, to contact Drumheller RCMP, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 online at www.P3Tips.com or by using "P3 Tips" app available through the Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Fortunate Son to premiere January 8

The CBC drama series Fortunate Son, which shot in the Drumheller Valley will premier early in the new year.

Last summer the production was in Drumheller utilizing the downtown core and other venues as a backdrop for the Vietnam-era series. CBC announced it will premiere on Wednesday, January 8 at 9 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem, the broadcaster’s free streaming service.

Fortunate Son is inspired by a true story and tells the tale of a family divided. The matriarch, Ruby Howard is an American activist, who is under investigation by the FBI. Part of her activism is helping to smuggle draft dodgers and war deserters into Canada.

Fortunate Son is created by Andrew Wreggitt, and stars Kari Matchett, Darren Mann, and Stephen Moyer.

“Fortunate Son is about espionage, political activism, and love, loyalty, and healing. The world seemed on the brink of cataclysm in 1968. Divisions between races, generations, and sexes seemed irreparable,” says showrunner Andrew Wreggitt. “But there was also a sense of optimism, a belief that change was possible and everyone had a role to play. The world is still plagued by many of the same issues of 1968, but we see that same growing activism and drive for change today.”

There was a local casting call for extras, and a number of local faces may appear in the series. Fortunate Son is a series of eight episodes that each run one hour.

photos courtesy CBC

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