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Royalty review irks area MLA
The MLA for Drumheller-Stettler is urging Alberta's NDP government to scrap plans for a review of oil and natural gas royalties, at least until the local economy improves. The government announced...
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Water valves worry Beiseker residents
The village of Beiseker could be a hive of activity for municipal workers this summer as they try to fix not only the streets, but what's under them as well. Mayor, Ray Courtman says they've been...
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Thefts down, mischief up in annual police report
The Drumheller RCMP have released some numbers from their Crime Reduction Strategy. The numbers taken from April 1 to December 15 (2014 and 2015), show a decrease in residential break and enters, and...
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Fog advisory issued for area
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for the Hanna, Rockyford, Rosebud, Three Hills and Drumheller areas. Extensive areas of fog have once again formed near the Highway 1 corridor. These...
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Mandatory tourism levy done and done
You can fight city hall and win, or town hall at least. Backlash from the industry has prompted Drumheller town council to kill a tourism levy for hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns within town...
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Hanna ups water fees
Life is about to get more expensive for Hanna residents who refuse to join the 21st Century. Town council approved new utility rates at its last meeting, including a special $5.00 charge every other...
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Passion Play preparing for Gospel of Luke
The show may be months away, but preparations for the Canadian Badlands Passion Play are in full swing. They held auditions for the major roles this week, and casting announcements should be made...
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Freezing rain warning for Hanna area
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Hanna area. An area of rain has developed around the Edmonton area this evening (January 26) and is pushing southeast towards the...
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Family Literacy Day fun this weekend
Drumheller's Family Literacy Day is Saturday, January 30, and an event will be held at the Badlands Community facility to celebrate. The local Family Literacy Program will be hosting a free afternoon...
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Provincial campgrounds prepare for busy season
The latest change in the weather shows spring isn't all that far away and it isn't too soon to be making vacation plans, especially if you're a camper. Alberta Parks' online campsite booking system...
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The Grasslands starting to grow in Beiseker
The future looks bright for Beiseker's new subdivision, The Grasslands, on the west end of the village. Opened in May of 2014, the proposed 71 lot neighborhood underwent delays until it was restarted...
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Royal Tyrrell Museum technicians wade in on fossil hunting in rivers
'Wading through History: Fossil Hunting in the Wake of the Alberta 2013 Floods.' It's the title for this weeks Speaker Series at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. The talk will be lead by two staff members...
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Fruitas joins Badlands Community Facility
There will be a new place to get a post workout meal at the Badlands Community Facility (BCF). Fruitas, an all healthy restaurant will be opening in the kiosk right inside the doors of the BCF in...
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Hanna prepares for end of coal
The Town of Hanna has a lot of questions about Alberta Government plans to speed up the closure of the Sheerness coal mine and power generating station southeast of the town. Mayor Chris Warwick told...
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New housing development proposed for Drumheller
Drumheller could soon have another new housing subdivision. Town council has given first reading to bylaws to rezone and create a new area structure plan for the playing fields at the old St....
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New location for local spa
Body Works Massage and Esthetics will be in a new location as of February 1. They will be moving from their location on 150, 3 Avenue West to 375 3 Street West, beside Bevan Scott. "I think it will...
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Atlas Coal Mine to host Valentine's Day fundraiser
Affectionate letters, combined with an endearing day have the Atlas Coal Mine preparing to host Valentine's in the Valley. A series of love letters written in 1920 and 1921 have been re-discovered by...
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Dragons help Raptors Financial mark first birthday
Some Drumheller Dragons went back to school this week to learn a little about finance. Save big with Raptors Financial and the Drumheller Dragons is the name of the latest promotion for the valley's...
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Greentree students tape gym teacher to wall for humane society
Students at Greentree School got to pay back their a teacher by sticking him to the wall, all for a great cause. 'Stick it to Cooke' was a fundraiser that saw the students buy lengths of duct tape to...
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Drumheller mayor enters Energy East pipeline fray
Drumheller's mayor is the latest to join the effort to get the Energy East pipeline built to carry Alberta oil to markets in central and eastern Canada. Terry Yemen sat down this week and penned a...
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