Category Archives: Local News
More Details From RCMP Operation In Rockyford In April
Back in April, Strathmore RCMP put in place a "shelter in place" in Rockyford. https://www.drumhelleronline.com/2025/04/16/high-risk-rcmp-operation-in-rockyford/ We now know the circumstances of why t...
May 20, 2025 These firearms recovered during the search of the Rockyford property; Image courtesy of Alberta RCMP
Royal Tyrrell Museum Unveils New Exhibit For 2025
As the community prepares for the unofficial start to the summer with the Victoria Day Long Weekend, the Royal Tyrrell Museum (the Museum) is also preparing for a busy summer by unveiling a new exhibi...
May 16, 2025 Ribbon cutting to officially open the new "Breakthroughs" exhibit at the Royal Tyrrell Museum; from left to right, Dr. Craig Scott Director of Preservation & Research, Lisa Making Executive Director, Tyler Eddy Director of Exhibits & Communications
Local Businesses Optimistic According To Survey
Optimism is the feeling of a number of business owners in the Drumheller Valley. This is according to the latest Drumheller & Region Business Survey conducted in partnership with Travel Drumheller...
May 15, 2025 hecke06 / Depositphotos.com
Gopher Hole Museum Looking For Help
One of the most unique places in our area to visit is the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington. This facility showcases a rodent that is known to many in rural areas, the gopher or prairie do...
May 14, 2025 One of the many gopher displays at the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington; Image courtesy of the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum.
Tax Rate Finalized By Drumheller Town Council
At the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, the Town of Drumheller Council unanimously approved Bylaw 21.25 - 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw. This follows the adoption of the Amended 2025 Ope...
May 13, 2025
Humane Society Embarks On New Dog Kennels
Ever since the Drumheller and District Humane Society came into existence, they have been working towards helping find homes for both cats and dogs in our area. They are one step closer to being able ...
May 12, 2025 The new building inside the back bay of the Drumheller and District Humane Society will house dogs, once operational.
6 Avenue Connector Construction to Start in June
The Town of Drumheller is preparing to move forward with construction of the 6 Avenue Road Connector in June. The $1.68 million dollar project was approved by council last month, and will connect High...
May 07, 2025 The new street will be located between Highway 9 and Railway Avenue and is to be completed by the fall of 2025.
New Community Standards Bylaw Proposed in Town of Drumheller
Changes could be coming to the Town of Drumheller's Community Standards Bylaw, but not before residents get their chance to have their say. Town Council heard a presentation at Monday's (May 5th) meet...
May 06, 2025
St. Anthony's Pastor Explains Conclave Process to Elect New Pope
As the conclave of cardinals electing a new pope descends on the Vatican, the priest at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Drumheller says the only thing we can really be watching for is black or white ...
May 06, 2025 Image Courtesy: Google Street View
Area Mayors React To Kurek Resignation
With the announcement of the resignation of MP-Elect Damien Kurek for the Battle River-Crowfoot constituency to offer the opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Pollievre to run in a by-election t...
May 02, 2025 Image courtesy of Damien Kurek MP-elect Battle River - Crowfoot