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Man arrested for alleged attempt to toss contraband into Drumheller Institution

    Drumheller RCMP have arrested a man who is alleged to have attempted to toss a package of contraband over the fence at the Drumheller Institution.
    On Friday, May 14, at about 10 p.m., staff at the Drumheller Institution observed a man attempt to throw a package over the fence of the facility.
Institution staff located and arrested the man.
The investigation revealed the package contained drugs and other contraband items. The institution value of the package was $20,000.
    Brian Joseph Dobbin, 28, of Calgary has been charged with a number of offenses including possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and trespassing.
    Dobbin was released from another federal institution in February 13 of this year. He was remanded for a show cause hearing that took place on Tuesday, May 18. The investigation is continuing.

Canadiens fans come out for playoffs

    The Montreal Canadiens’ fairy tale run at the cup has caught Canadian hockey fans by storm. Their downing of the number one seed Washington Capitals, and then putting ‘Sid the Kid’ in his place had many ‘expert’ predictions thrown out the window.
    It also had Facebook lighting up like the Vegas Strip on fight night, especially after the Canucks’ demise in the playoffs.
    And rightly so. It has become a Canadian tradition to get behind the last team left north of 49 in the post season. But with a team such as Montreal, there are diehards all across the country who have put up with ridicule in the lean years, but have also had the opportunity to dance a Habitant jig more than any other fans of any other team in the league.
    Bob Scott is one of those fans, and this year is marking his 50th year cheering for the Canadiens. His love of the team doesn’t go back to nostalgia of the Montreal Forum (although he does have a seat) or old Montreal, but to playing hockey right here in Drumheller.
    He grew up in a house right across from the arena, and every Monday night there were three games on the ice. Paddy Schaffer invited him to play as a youngster and at the time, the teams were all named after the NHL teams. His first team? You guessed it. And to add even more fable to the story, he was able to wear the #4, taking on the appearance of a pint-sized Jean Beliveau.
    Along the way he has converted his family and beyond. His wife is even watching the playoffs for the first time this season. He has a basement room filled with memorabilia, and his garage is adorned with posters and even a Canadiens toolbox.
    He has no problem with fans jumping on the bandwagon to support the team. There are, however, some distinctions between nouveau fans and the diehards.
    “A real fan is still sore about Patrick Roy jumping ship,” laughs Scott, naming the first thing that comes to mind.
    He is referring of course to “La Trade” in December 1995 when Roy demanded to leave. This is just a handful of epic moments in the history of the franchise that makes up the collective culture of the Montreal fan.
    Scott’s son Tony defines it truly as a culture. To be a Habs fan is about immersing one’s self in the culture of the team. As he grew up and learned more about the team, in turn he learned more about the Quebecois culture. This is something that separates the Montreal team from dozens of other sports franchises.
    Across the street from Scott lives Marcel Augey, another diehard. Both the Augey household and the Scott household have Habs flags visible to anyone who drives by. He says one key to being a diehard fan is knowing what ‘le but’ means. This is goal in French.
    Most diehards, said Augey, and Scott concurs, watch most of their hockey in French. A must for a fan is Réseau des sports (RDS) the French cable sports channel. Augey said they play all the Canadiens’ games all year round.
    He has no problems about new fans jumping on.
    “It’s good, people are excited, all Habs fans are excited,” said Augey. “All Canadians are like that when there is a team in.”
    He admits, “I had a Flames jersey on when they made a cup run, I was so excited.”
    He has one more little tidbit about knowing who is a true fan of the Le Bleu-Blanc-et-Rouge.
    “Real Habs fans should know what the ‘C-H’ on the jersey stands for,” said Augey. “It stands for ‘Club de Hockey.” Some think is it is for the Habs or something.”

Drumheller residents join forces to Ride to Conquer Cancer

    Another Drumheller resident has committed to conquering cancer by participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
    Our March 31 edition of The Mail told you about Cassandra Knight joining the ride, now Victor Bustamante, who works at The Royal Tyrrell Museum, will join thousands of other men and women in a history-making ride June 26 and 27, 2010.
    Bustamante will take part in a two-day 200 kilometre ride through the Rocky Mountains with a night of camping.
    Friends in Calgary encouraged him to join them on the Ride to Conquer Cancer after he started a new training regime to get himself fitter when he turned 30 last September.
    “At first, I thought there was no way I could pull that off. But then as I was getting fitter, I felt I was able to take the challenge on, so decided to join the ride,” Bustamante told inSide Drumheller.
    He has now started a full training regime, determined to get himself fit for the ride. When the weather permits, he bikes around Drumheller using two different types of bikes, a standard one and a recumbent one, where you cycle laying down, or swims at the Aquapex.
“I think it is going to be quite challenging. My longest distance so far in one day was 80 kilometres. I could have gone further but then the biggest challenge is doing it again the next day. I think the first day won’t be much of a challenge, but the second day, being injury free and ready to go will be the hardest part.”
    Like Knight, Bustamante keeps a blog of his training.
    “If people are coming to donate, I feel it is a courtesy to keep them updated with what I am doing and the effort I am putting into it.”
    With one in three Canadians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, Bustamante is rallying the cause to support breakthrough research and the discovery of new cancer therapies at Alberta Cancer Foundation.
    Like the many who are undertaking the ride, the disease has affected people close to him and he is hoping to raise $2,500 to help with research.
    Right now, back home in Peru, his dear aunt Norma is battling colon and liver cancers, and although she is having a very hard time with the treatment, she is still fighting.
    One of his co-workers was also affected and had to give up work due to difficulties dealing with cancer and its treatment.
    In Knight’s article, she extended an open invitation to be joined during her training.         Following this, she was contacted by another Drumheller resident, Stephanie Black, who is doing the Ride to Conquer Cancer. inSide Drumheller has now also put her in touch with Bustamante.

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