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Students host annual Seniors Dinner

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The Annual Rotary Seniors Dinner went off without a hitch as local students from DVSS, St. Anthony’s and Greentree School hosted about 300 of the community’s senior members to a Christmas Dinner with all the fixings on Thursday, December 12. (l-r) Jim Stanger, Eileen Stanger, and Anna Sharpe were in attendance enjoying the great event that has become a tradition in the valley.


Town Community Assistance grants aid in local initiatives

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The Town of Drumheller is pleased to announce the successful allocation of the Community Assistance Grant, aimed at enhancing community programs, projects, and events throughout the Drumheller Valley.
The recent allocation of more than $45,000 in either cash or in-kind services. This initiative is part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to fostering active, safe, and sustainable communities, ultimately improving the quality of life for all residents.
“This year’s funding recipients have been selected for their dedication to promoting health and well-being within our community,” said Mayor Heather Colberg. “We congratulate these organizations that will benefit from the Community Assistance Grant.”
The following organizations received financial assistance through the grant:
Drumheller & District Museum Society (Badlands Historical Centre)
Drumheller Standing Committee on Health
Homestead Museum Society
Big Country Primary Care Network
Mamawi Tapwewin Fellowship
Dancing With the Dinosaurs
Drumheller Kinsman
Nacmine Community Association
Drumheller Minor Baseball Association
The following organizations were awarded in-kind donations:
Rosedale Recreation Society
Midlandvale Community Hall Association
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22
Wayne Community Association
These grants and donations support diverse initiatives that enhance community engagement, provide resources, and encourage healthy living. The Town of Drumheller thanks all participating organizations for their commitment to making our community a better place to live, work, and play.

Cantata delights

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For around two decades, music has filled the air getting in tune for Christmas at the annual Christmas Cantata directed by Becky Neuman. This year The Appalachian Winter, a Cantata for Christmas was presented at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Morrin and then two performances at Kaleidoscope Theatre. The polished performance delighted the audience as the local singers took to the stage for the recital.


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