The Dragons continued their scoring ways last week picking up four points in three games.
     The Dragons hosted the Whitecourt Wolverines on Thursday, November 28. The Dragons opened the scoring midway through the first period with a goal from Eric Martin, however, the Wolverines tied it up before the period ended. Martin scored his second 3:37 into the second period, but Whitecourt answered back on the powerplay. Scout Truman got hot and scored two powerplay goals to end the second period 4-2 for the Dragons.
     Whitecourt scored 5 minutes into the third period, but Miles Hilman put it out of reach, winning 5-3.
    The Dragons were back home on Friday night, November 29 to take on Brooks. The Bandits have been having a historic season, and have only lost twice through 18 games. Brooks went up 2-0 after one period. Martin scored on the powerplay midway through the period, but the Bandits scored two more in the third period. Martin scored his second with six minutes left, and that was as close as the Dragons could get as the Bandits won 4-2.
 On Sunday, December 1, the Dragons were in Calgary to take on the Canucks. Calgary scored first, but by the end of the first period, the Dragons were up 4-1 with goals from Hilman, Shane Ott, Steven Zonneveld, and Derrick Budz.
    The Canucks scored first in the second period, but the Dragons kept up their scoring as Kasey Hiemstra, Brady Risk and Kent Anderson all found the net, going up 7-2 after two.
    In the third period Ott, scored his second followed by Nickolas de Beurs and then  Risk scored his second to make the score 10-2. The Dragons were 75 per cent on the powerplay and outshot the Canucks 57-24.
    This week the Dragons are in Brooks on Wednesday, December, 4 and then host the Bandits on Friday, December 6. On Sunday, December 8 they are in Okotoks to take on the Oilers.
    For his performance, Eric Martin was named the AJHL Canalta Hotels Players of the Week. He led the league with eight points in three games.

    The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Bag Food Drive was another great success coming through for families in need in the community.
    The annual food drive, every year brings out the spirit of the community as residents work to fill the shelves of the Salvation Army’s Food Bank, which has been experiencing great need this year. Family Services Coordinator for the Salvation Army Amanda Courtenay is grateful for the support.
    “We had more than last year so it was very successful,” Courtenay tells the Mail.
    The Salvation Army Church was a hive of activity last Thursday night, November 28 as vehicles streamed into the parking lot and volunteers unloaded the dozens of red bags filled with donations. Inside the church, more volunteers were busy sorting the donations.
    Salvation Army Captain Ben Lippers said the donations should fill the very empty shelves of the foodbank and keep it stocked until spring.
     The food drive was once again organized by Kim Suntjens and Summer Manca. They are grateful for the community support for donations as well as the great volunteer support on the evening of the food drive.
    With the food drive behind them, Courtenay said the season is still busy for the Salvation Army. Right now they are focusing on the Christmas Hampers. The Tree of Toys at Westergard Ford still has tags for families that need to be filled. These will be available until December 6.
    The Kettle Campaign is also in full swing. Volunteers are still needed to man the kettles. These are typically about two-hour shifts, and to volunteer, contact the Salvation Army at 403-823-2215.
    Other events coming up is the annual ball toss at the Drumheller Dragons home game on December 10, and then the Telus Teddy toss is on December 13. December 21 is the annual Walmart Kettle match day. Donations made to the kettle at the local Walmart will be matched by the store.