The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) through the World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) Legacy Fund has selected five local organizations to receive a total of $40,000.
Eight applications for capital projects were received by the Chamber of Commerce following a call for submissions from August 1 to September 30. These applications, submitted by non-for-profits and other formally organized groups, reflected a strong commitment to community development and improvement.
“The Chamber of Commerce is incredibly fortunate to have Tyra, the World’s Largest Dinosaur, which generates revenue that is reinvested through our WLD Legacy Fund. This fund plays a crucial role in supporting and advancing community economic development initiatives,” said Chamber President Lana Phillips. “This year’s projects play a key role in fostering local growth and well-being, while also improving the quality of life for both residents and visitors alike. The DDCC Board of Directors remains committed to managing the WLD Legacy Fund responsibly, supporting local businesses and not-for-profits, while also saving for Tyra’s future needs.”
The successful applicants are the Badlands Trail Society, Hoodoods Music League, Midlandvale Community Hall Association, Nacmine Community Center Association and the Valley Growers Learning Garden.
The Badlands Trail Society will receive $4,200 for their outdoor ice skating trail pilot project.
The Hoodoods Music League and Midlandvale Community Hall Association will both receive $12,700 each. Funds to the Hoodoods Music League will assist with the purchase of a public address (PA) system for the Cold Bones Festival. Midlandvale Community Hall Association funding will go towards the completion of their outdoor accessible rink project.
The Nacmine Community Center Association will receive $3,400 to replace boards at their outdoor skating rink.
Lastly, $7,000 will be provided to the Valley Growers Learning Garden to build a fence around the community garden.
Since the creation of the World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund in 2004, the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce has invested over $850,000 in the Drumheller region.
This funding has supported 42 non-profit organizations and 44 businesses, including $250,000 to the Town of Drumheller to construct the Badlands Community Facility.

The Hanna RCMP have laid charges in two cases and are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspects.
On May 28 of this year Hanna RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at a rural residential property in the Garden Plain area, north of Hanna.
The investigation has led to a charge of breaking, entering and theft against 35-year-old Travis William Kowalchuk of no fixed address.
Kowalchuk currently has warrants for his arrest for this break and enter.
If you have knowledge about his whereabouts, please contact your local RCMP detachment.
On July 10, 2023, Hanna RCMP initiated an investigation into an assault in which a grocery store employee was assaulted when they attempted to stop a female from shoplifting.
The investigation has led to charges against 43-year-old Veronica Dawn Neuman.
Neuman currently has warrants for her arrest for this assault, as well as charges for theft as a result of a theft investigation from May 15, 2024, where it is alleged that Neuman took a bicycle from a property in Hanna.
It is believed that Neuman may be in the Hanna or Drumheller areas.
If you have knowledge about her whereabouts, please contact your local RCMP detachment.