Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE #6 (Second Arrest): Fatal Shooting Near Strathmore
UPDATE #6: Following an intense search and multiple pleas for information, on Sept.. 13, 2024, just after 1 p.m., members of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit successfully and safely arrested 28-year...
Sep 16, 2024
Waste Collection In Drumheller Will Be Changing In 2025
During the Drumheller Town Council meeting on Monday, September 9th, a Request For Decision was presented in regards to solid waste collection in Drumheller. For the past seven years, GFL has done the...
Sep 13, 2024 There will be a change in which company will collect solid waste in Drumheller with E 360 being awarded the contract starting in January 2025
Alberta RCMP Investigation Homicide Near Strathmore
On Sept. 11, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., a fire was noted on the side of the road by a motorist who was driving on Township Road 233 near Highway 791, in Rocky View County. Police were called to...
Sep 12, 2024
Edmonton Elks In Town To Help Drumheller Titans
The Drumheller Titans and Terrapins were fortunate on Wednesday night (September 11th) as they had some special guest coaches. Four players and coaches from the Edmonton Elks were on hand to put the p...
Sep 12, 2024 The Drumheller Titans players were running through drills with Edmonton Elks Aaron Grymes on Wednesday night at Don Robertson Field.
Kneehill County And Area Communities Partner To Support Area Physicians
As many communities in rural Alberta look for ways to entice and retain physicians in their community, Kneehill County along with Three Hills, Trochu, Acme, and Linden have come together to provide in...
Sep 11, 2024 Pictured (left to right): Village of Acme Mayor Bruce McLeod, Kneehill County Reeve Ken King, Dr. Olga Efimova, Dr. Anish Chari, Dr. Luke Savage, Village of Linden Mayor Kelly Klassen, Town of Trochu Mayor Barry Kletke, Dr. Erin Calhoun, Dr. Adina McBain, Town of Three Hills Deputy Mayor Byrne Lammle; Image courtesy of Kneehill County
Drumheller RCMP Conduct Training Excercises
Residents of Drumheller Valley and area may see increased police presence from time to time due to police training operations in the area. On Thursday, September 5 2024, a "Police Training Advisory" w...
Sep 10, 2024 Drumheller RCMP training in the Drumheller Valley on September 5th; Image courtesy of Drumheller RCMP.
Fall Clean Up Starts Today
For years, the big clean up in the Drumheller Valley was held in the spring. Logistically, it works much better in the fall. This is why the annual Community Clean Up has been moved to the fall and it...
Sep 09, 2024 The Community Clean-up has began and here is the itinerary for this year; Image courtesy of the Town of Drumheller
Drumheller RCMP Arrest Fleeing Driver
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Drumheller RCMP officers were parked roadside in the 1200 block of 1st Ave West in Drumheller and observed a blue Chev pickup truck driving...
Sep 09, 2024
No Cell Phones In Class Working Out For DVSS
The Province of Alberta mandated this school year that all students were not to have access to the cell phone during class in Alberta schools unless needed for class activity. With this being the firs...
Sep 06, 2024 This is something you won't see on a students desk as of this year at DVSS and all schools in Alberta
New Recreational Leagues Starting In Drumheller
As the seasons transition from summer to fall, the Town of Drumheller is planning to provide opportunities for locals to be involved in recreational sports. The Town of Drumheller is hosting an inaugu...
Sep 05, 2024 New recreational sports leagues are available for locals to participate in, including basketball, this fall and winter