Category Archives: Local News
Fatal Collision Northwest Of Drumheller
Drumheller and area emergency crews were called to a collision on the North Dinosaur Trail near the golf course just before 8:30 on Wednesday morning (July 9th). In a release from the Drumheller RCMP,...
Jul 10, 2025 STARS flew in and landed right on Highway 838 on Wednesday morning at an accident scene.
Drumheller Region Smoked By Summer Storm
On Wednesday evening, Environment and Climate Change Canada put out a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Tornado Watch due to a line of storms developing off the foothills. Things ramped up quickly and jus...
Jul 10, 2025 You could see something brewing on Wednesday night just before Drumheller and the surrounding area got walloped with a big storm; Image courtesy of Melanie Fabick
Crossfield Teacher Charged With Multiple Sexual Offences
On July 9, 2025, after an extensive investigation, Airdrie RCMP arrested a male for multiple sexual offences. During the course of the investigation, numerous interviews were completed and a total of ...
Jul 09, 2025
Oyen RCMP Warn Of STARS Scam
Oyen RCMP is warning residents of a phone scam involving the STARS lottery. Recently, there have been reports of unknown callers saying they are calling on behalf of the STARS Lottery. The caller tell...
Jul 09, 2025
Over 1,500 Cyclists Descend On Drumheller Valley
You probably noticed a number of bikes in and around Drumheller over the weekend. This Saturday morning was the Gran Fondo Badlands. The event had over 1,500 cyclists involved in a number of riding di...
Jul 08, 2025 Cyclists as far as the eye can see on Saturday morning at the Gran Fondo Badlands
Death At Drumheller Institution
Over the weekend, a death has been confirmed at the Drumheller Institution. In a media release by Correctional Services of Canada, Prairie Region, they confirm that 49 year old Donald Pepper passed aw...
Jul 07, 2025
Tragic Accident South Of Irricana
On July 5, 2025, at 5:43 p.m., Airdrie and Beiseker RCMP attended a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 9, 3 kilometers South of Irricana. Upon arrival, the driver and sole occupant of a Ford...
Jul 06, 2025
Passion Play Ready To Celebrate Their 30th Season
Hard to believe the Drumheller Valley without the Canadian Badlands Passion Play. The iconic show has been part of the Drumheller tapestry for 30 years and they are ready to open their 30th season lat...
Jul 04, 2025 Nathan Schmidt will be playing the role of Matthew (narrator) in this year's rendition of the Canadian Badlands Passion Play; Image courtesy of Cody Schatz Photography
Summer At The Plaza Gears Up For Another Season
There are a number of things that are a part of the Drumheller Valley in the summer. One is the warm temperatures, two is the many visitors, and three is entertainment. Starting this weekend, the annu...
Jul 03, 2025 All is quiet now but come Friday nights and Saturday afternoons, the tunes will be playing with Summer In The Plaza all summer long.
Pierre Poilievre Visits The Drumheller Valley
As Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the by-election for the Battle River-Crowfoot constituency has commenced, the candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada paid a visit to the Drumheller...
Jul 02, 2025 Former Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek (left) and current Conservative candidate in the upcoming by-election Pierre Poilievre paid a visit to Drumheller for the Canada Day festivities.