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Kneehill County donates retired fire trucks to communities in need

Kneehill County Council proudly joined representatives from the Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad – Project Paraguay to celebrate the donation of two decommissioned fire trucks.“The donation of these trucks is so meaningful to these communities in… Read More
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Teacherages help school divisions retain staff

With housing being a critical barrier to school divisions hiring and retaining teachers, Prairie Land Public School Division (PLSD) has been using teacherages to help fill that gap.Teacherages are residential properties owned or operated by the school… Read More
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“Playing In My Shoes” disc golf event raises accessibility awareness

The Drumheller Disc Golf Association hosted an event to demonstrate that their sport is for almost everybody, and everybody experiences it differently.On Sunday, May 25, the Club hosted the Play In My Shoes Disc Golf event at X-Crosssing Disc Golf Course… Read More
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Boogie-ing down the aisle

There was lots of fun and excitement at this year’s Boogie in the Badlands, but would anyone expect an engagement?On Saturday, May 24, Downtown Drumheller was packed with gearheads taking in a successful Boogie in the Badlands. One of the premier events… Read More
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Rumsey swimmer provincials bound

A Rumsey swimmer has qualified for provincials and posting personal bests as he goes along.Eddie Boyd, 12, has been swimming with the Stettler Tsunamis for the last three seasons. On Saturday, April 5, he competed at the Stetter Sweet Meet. He swam in the… Read More
SAB PLRD Career Day April 2025 Roads Session

Local high school students explore potential futures at Special Areas

Over 170 high-school students from across the region explored potential careers at Special Areas this past April.Prairie Land School Division partnered with Special Areas Board staff to highlight different opportunities students could pursue right here in the… Read More
Michelle Gordon

Vice principal appointed at Wheatland Crossing

Golden Hills School Division is very pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Gordon to the position of Vice Principal of Wheatland Crossing School, effective the start of the 2025/2026 school year.Michelle holds a Bachelor of Education from the… Read More
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Joint efforts by Southern Alberta RCMP units leads to seizure of stolen property and guns

On April 16, 2025, after receiving an initial report of suspicious activity, the Central and Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Units (SAD CRU), with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Strathmore RCMP, executed a Search Warrant for stolen property… Read More
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4th annual Drumheller Valley Challenge Cup cricket match returns

The Drumheller Cricket Association is inviting the community to come and check out some cricket action at the 4th annual Drumheller Valley Challenge Cup.The Club is hosting a T40 Limited-over cricket match on Sunday, May 25 at Newcastle Beach.Sasidharan Sivam… Read More
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2025 Drumheller & Region Business Survey shows optimism, growth potential

A newly released report from Travel Drumheller and partners reveals a promising outlook for the local business landscape.Conducted in partnership with Community Futures Big Country, Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Drumheller Economic… Read More

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Community Futures Wild Rose secures grant for Innovative Workforce Development project

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Community Futures Wild Rose is pleased to announce the approval of a grant for its groundbreaking project, "Advancing Workforce Development through Apprenticeship/Trades &…

Vice principal appointed at Wheatland Crossing

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Golden Hills School Division is very pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Gordon to the position of Vice Principal of Wheatland Crossing School, effective the…

2025 Drumheller & Region Business Survey shows optimism, growth potential

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A newly released report from Travel Drumheller and partners reveals a promising outlook for the local business landscape.Conducted in partnership with Community Futures Big…

Joint efforts by Southern Alberta RCMP units leads to seizure of stolen property and guns

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On April 16, 2025, after receiving an initial report of suspicious activity, the Central and Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Units (SAD CRU), with assistance from the…

Boogie back, bigger and better

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The Badlands Cruisers have been working hard to make the Boogie in the Badlands evolve into a premier car event, and this year, it is hoping to make it bigger and better.The…

Government slated to invest $17.4M in Health Centre

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Planning is underway to modernize and expand the medical device reprocessing space at the Drumheller Health Centre.Benji Smith, press secretary of the Minister of…

Chainsaw Wizards goes international

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In what started as a way to honour the trees that were cut in Drumheller to make way for the Flood Mitigation program in the valley has grown into the largest tree carving…

Tyrrell shows off "Breakthroughs" at new exhibition

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The Royal Tyrrell Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, it has opened its latest exhibition, Breakthroughs.The Museum typically…

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Rumsey swimmer provincials bound

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A Rumsey swimmer has qualified for provincials and posting personal bests as he goes along.Eddie Boyd, 12, has been swimming with the Stettler Tsunamis for the last three…

4th annual Drumheller Valley Challenge Cup cricket match returns

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The Drumheller Cricket Association is inviting the community to come and check out some cricket action at the 4th annual Drumheller Valley Challenge Cup.The Club is hosting a…

Saints win league championship

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The St. Anthony's Saints junior high boys basketball team have won their league championship after an exciting match versus their crosstown rival DVSS.The league championship…

Senior Boys Dynos wrap up season at Zones

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The DVSS Senior Boys basketball team wrapped up their season last Saturday hosting Zones.The Dynos hosted eight teams at the 2A Zone Championship on Friday and Saturday,…

Dragons face Canmore in first round of playoffs

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The Dragons ended the regular season with an important win over the top team in the league.The Dragons were on home ice in front of 917 fans on Friday, March 14 to close out…

U11 Raptors capture title banner at home

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The U11 T6 Drumheller Canalta Raptors claimed a league victory at home on Sunday afternoon, March 2 and hoisted the banner high. The Raptors have been playing great hockey…

U18 Raptors advance to Semifinals

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The U18 React/ DT Fire Raptors are into the postseason and eclipsed the Olds Grizzys through the first round.The Raptors finished up the regular season on February 15, with a…

Drumheller team wins top pool honours

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A Drumheller pool team won top honours at one of the largest pool tournaments in Canada.The Busboys, who play in the local Big Country Amusements League, competed at the…

Obituaries

Condolences to the family of Piera Greaves (Morello)

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April 9, 1946 - May 7, 2025 Piera Morello, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2025, in Drumheller, Alberta. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother,…

Condolences to the family of Jack Anderson

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April 7, 1956 - May 23, 2025 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father and Papa, Jack Anderson, on May 23, 2025. His…

Condolences to the family of Don Steward

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November 30, 1952 - May 16, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Don) Steward, who passed away at Drumheller Hospital on May 16, 2025.Don is…

Condolences to the family of Russell "Russ" Peter Chuprun

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July 1, 1929 - April 29, 2025 Mr. Russ Chuprun passed away on April 29, 2025, at Drumheller Health Centre/Continuing Care with his family by his side at the age of 95…