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 exhibit just before the weekend. On Friday, May 16th, the Museum opened their newest display named "Breakthroughs". ...

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, Community Futures Big Country, the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Drumheller, and MH Enter...

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 dog, in different and unique scenes that you will only find there. The museum continues to be a popular destination in Eas...

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 Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a 4% increase to the municipal portion of the property tax requisition. The pr...

Gleichen RCMP requests the public's assistance in locating 11-year-old Clariss McMaster. RCMP is concerned for her wellbeing and would like to speak with her. Clariss was last seen in Siksika Nation, Alta., on May 11, 2025, at 11 p.m. Clariss McMaster is described as: Medium complexion; 5 feet, 2 inches; 88 pounds; Red...

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 to help finding new homes for more dogs. In an announcement last week, the Humane Society is moving forward on the devel...

For the first time in the Drumheller Dragons' 22-year history, a national CJHL award is coming to the franchise, as Easton Daneault has won the Top Rookie Award for the 2024-25 season. The first-year Dragons forwards from Red Deer recorded 56 points in 54 games, which tied him for first among rookies this season, and e...

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 Highway 56/South Dinosaur Trail at the 6 Avenue SE intersection, to 2 Street E. The Town says it will integrate the Rails to...

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) meeting from the Emergency & Protective Services Department, to consolidate the current bylaw with the Tourism Corridor ...

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 smoke. Father Lukas Drapal says a lot of what's done in the historic process, is very secretive. "It's a retreat-li...