Category Archives: Local News
Local Couple Takes Home 100,000 Dollars
Pinky and Allie Molyneux were getting ready for their usual Saturday golf when they discovered they had won the lottery. "Allie decided to check the ticket before we left," Pinky chuckled. "I was upst...
Aug 14, 2024 Pinky and Allie Molyneux collecting their winnings on the Extra; Image courtesy of WC:C.
Three Big Concerts With The Great Big Weekend
The Badlands Amphitheatre was a busy place all weekend long with people coming from far and wide to enjoy three big concerts. They call the event the "Great Big Weekend" with Corb Lund and Aysanabee o...
Aug 13, 2024 The amazing view of the Badlands Amphitheatre for the weekend concerts; Image courtesy of the Badlands Amphitheatre and C. Schatz Photography
Drumheller Fire Receives New Brush Truck
When most in our community think of fire calls, they think that most happen in the populated areas of Drumheller. Often that is not the case and fire crews are required to head into the rural areas of...
Aug 12, 2024 This truck essentially reused the chassis of the former rescue truck. With the new deck on the back, it provides Drumheller Fire and Rescue with a highly functional brush truck.
Support For Educational Support Workers In Drumheller
On Wednesday, August 7, a small demonstration was held near Drumheller-Stettler MLA Nate Horner's office by the CUPE Local 2347. This union is for Drumheller Education Support Workers and they were li...
Aug 09, 2024 A number of local educational support workers lined South Railway Avenue on Wednesday in solidarity bringing attention to the financial difficulties of their members.
UPDATE: Fire Ban In Effect For Drumheller Valley
UPDATE: The Town of Drumheller has rescinded the fire ban due to the precipitation we have received this week and the community is now under a Fire Restriction. These changes will allow residents and ...
Aug 09, 2024
Robbery Suspects Arrested After Car Chase Through The Valley
On Aug. 6, 2024 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Drumheller RCMP received reports of a residential break and enter that was interrupted by the owner in Lehigh. It was further reported that the suspect used...
Aug 08, 2024 Vehicle stolen out of Langley BC by two people from Moose Jaw SK, involved in a break and enter in Lehigh; Image courtesy of Drumheller RCMP
UPDATE: Heavy RCMP Presence Near Munson
UPDATE: As of 9:30 PM on Wednesday, August 7th, Drumheller RCMP advise that the police incident is now over. An update will be provided in the future with further details. At this time, there is no in...
Aug 07, 2024
Progress Continues On New Rail Trail In Drumheller Valley
If you have been near the former CN Rail Train Bridge in Midland, you would probably have noticed that there is now planking on the former rail bridge. This bridge, which will be known as Kohut Crossi...
Aug 06, 2024 The wood planking is down on the former CN Train Bridge, which will be named Kohut Crossing, but more work is needed before the bridge will open to walking and riding traffic.
Fire Near Former CN Train Bridge
Emergency crews were busy on Thursday afternoon (August 1), as a fire was reported along Newcastle Trail in Drumheller. Fire Chief Derian Rosario provides the details on the fire and the response. "Sh...
Aug 02, 2024 The smoke from the fire at the end of Newcastle Trail was visible throughout the valley on Thursday afternoon
New CAO For Town Of Hanna
The Town of Hanna has been searching for a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) since current CAO Kim Neill served notice to Town Council of his intentions to retire by the end of September. The Tow...
Aug 01, 2024