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Drumheller RCMP arrest break and enter suspect

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Drumheller RCMP have arrested a suspect in relation to a break and enter from a local oil company south of Rowley.
On Wednesday, August 23, Drumheller RCMP received a complaint from a local oil company reporting that earlier in the day suspects wearing masks broke into an oil site located south of Rowley.
It was found that items, including industrial products, tools, and a compressor were stolen. An investigation was initiated which included the collection and analysis of evidence and video surveillance which identified a suspect(s).
On Thursday, August 24 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Drumheller officers observed a suspect and the suspect vehicle in the Town of Drumheller.
Multiple officers, including from the Drumheller General Investigation Section, converged on the suspect vehicle and a 34 year old male from Linden was arrested.
Investigators found the suspect was bound by a Court Order with conditions, and officers located amounts of illicit drugs, including suspected methamphetamine.
Also located was an axe, a knife, suspected stolen property such as tools, and additional evidence.
The suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, break and enter, theft under $5,000, and disobey court order.
RCMP continue to investigate this matter, and additional charges are pending.
The suspect's name is not being released at this time as information has not been sworn. The suspect was released from custody and is to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on Friday, November 24 to answer to the charges.
If you have any information regarding criminal activity in your neighbourhood, including property crime, please contact the Drumheller RCMP at 403.823.7590. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Leave 'em in the dust

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Members of the Drumheller RC Playground got together on Saturday, August 26 to take their remote controlled cars out on the track at Dinosaur Downs. It was an all ages fun event which was free to the public. About a dozen drivers had their RC cars speeding around the track and kicking up dust.

Rails to Trails fundraising taskforce ramping up after summer

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Drumheller’s Rails to Trails fundraising taskforce has taken a slight break over the summer months while members focus on other projects and commitments, and are gearing up to get back to business as usual beginning in September.
While the taskforce itself has taken a bit of a step back over the summer, work has continued on the trail network with Gallagher’s Trucking working to remove old ballast material from the right of way between Willow Estates and Rosedale.
“People are gungho, they want to use it. It’s not where we were hoping to be yet, but we continue to move forward, and are still looking for any opportunity for people to support it,” says Rails to Trails chairperson Jason Blanke.
Once the ballast is removed, Mr. Blanke explains there are plans to put down another surface for trail users. He adds people have already been using the trail system.
Timelines for completion are still uncertain as there are other proposed projects which could have potential impacts.
One such project is the Town’s wayfinding signage study which will allow residents to share input on update signage, not only for the Rails to Trails network, but also other trail networks throughout the Drumheller Valley; an online survey launched on Monday, August 28 and a public engagement is also scheduled on Wednesday, September 13 at the Badlands Community Facility (BCF).
There will also be a change to the executive board with the position of secretary open.
The taskforce will be getting back into the groove in September and will be holding its first meeting on September 13.

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