The Town of Drumheller is taking immediate action, following the direction of Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, to assist in containing the spread of COVID-19.
Tonight, the Drumheller Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) met with officials from Alberta Health to coordinate the community’s response plan. The following are now implemented:
• The Town is now a no hand shake community until April 30th.
• All unessential staff travel is cancelled.
• The Town is cancelling all events that have more than 50 attendees in town operated facilities until further notice. The Town will re-evaluate on an ongoing basis, with direction from Alberta Health.
• The Town is increasing the frequency and intensity of cleaning in its facilities.
Mayor Colberg announced “we are taking a careful, compassionate and caring approach to COVID-19. We have a responsibility to our employees who keep the town operating and the entire community. Alberta Health is the lead agency and we are monitoring and following their instructions daily. We know that COVID-19 is going to come to Drumheller, we just don’t know when. Together, our community is committed to minimizing the impacts.”
We all have a part to play. As a first step, we encourage all residents in town to practice frequent hand-washing.
Please check our website www.drumheller.ca for further updates.

In light of efforts being made to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus the AJHL has cancelled the playoffs.
This weekend the Drumheller Dragons were set to take on the Brooks Bandits in the second round of the playoffs. Hockey Canada has issued a statement regarding hockey operations.
“After much consultation with the Hockey Canada membership, our chief medical officer and public health officials, the Hockey Canada Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities, including our national championships, until further notice, effective Friday, March 13, 2020,” reads the statement issued on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer.
“We recognize the tremendous effort that has been put forth all year by individuals across the country as they participate in Canada’s game. Although it is difficult to process the hockey season ending abruptly, we feel this is the best course of action in order to do our part in keeping our country safe.”

A statement from the Dragons notes they are “fully supportive of the decision made today collectively by Hockey Canada and CJHL to suspend play this season until further notice. The health and safety of our staff, players, guests, and community, is of vital importance.”
The organization will have more information for Season Ticket Holders, ticket buyers, and partners in the near future.