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White Elephant Sale supports community Sam Brown, left, and Katelyn Wood, Grade 6 students at Greentree School take care of the dozens of stuffed animals at the school's annual White Elephant Sale on Thursday, December 3.

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inSide STREETERS Last Friday afternoon a flash snowstorm saw road conditions quickly deteriorate and lead to a number of fender benders. inSide Drumheller asks, should Alberta follow suit with other provinces and make winter tires mandatory?

Terry Schlinker “They’re a good thing to have, but it might not be time to make them mandatory.

There needs to be more education on them.”

Lori Stefanishion “I think it’s a good idea, I use winter tires.”

Rae Funk “They are better than all season, but can people afford them?”

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EnCana Employee Program supports community Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

EnCana gives back to the community in a number of ways, including supporting its employees in their volunteer work.

Last week Drumheller Minor Hockey received $4,250.

These funds were generated through EnCana Cares/Employee Volunteer Program.

According to Luigi Vescarelli, community relations advisor for EnCana, the company has alway encouraged employees to make a difference in their community through volunteerism. In 2008, as a commitment to this, EnCana launched the EnCana Cares/ Employee Volunteer Program.

The program gives employees and their immediate families the opportunity to apply for a grant and to select organizations where they volunteer. The employees apply for a grant based on the amount of time they volunteer with an organization to a maximum of $1,000 per year.

“These particular EnCana employees chose Drumheller Minor Hockey for their volunteer organization,” he said.

“We have had other Drumheller EnCana employees in the past use this program to support Drumheller Scouts, Badlands Basketball, and Drumheller Titans Football

Association.”

He continues that every year EnCana receives thousands of community investment requests, but must decline opportunities to provide funding due to requests not meeting guidelines or receiving far more requests than can be accommodated with limited funds.

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ator; Chris Charmont, EnCana instrument mechanic; Jason Ewing, EnCana field operator and Dave Hanik, EnCana mechanic. Missing from the photo is Dan Spitzer, EnCana lead operator and Lance Lavie, EnCana control room operator.

Volunteer Program is a great avenue for employees who volunteer, especially in minor sports, when their requests aren’t eligible for Community Investment Program grants.

It’s another innovative way that EnCana supports the communities they are privileged to operate in,” he said.

“Volunteering is essential in small communities and Minor

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Hockey President Linda Lacher is no stranger to that. We are lucky to have a community of committed volunteers who want to make a difference and it makes me very proud to see EnCana employees who are a credit to our company and are also a big credit to this community.”

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For environmentalists or even regular Joes looking to do their part, the holiday season represents a great time to give back to the environment.

While it's easy to get overwhelmed by the hectic nature of the holidays, it's also easy to be environmentally conscious during this most busy of seasons.

What many people realize when they adopt a more ecofriendly lifestyle is the relative ease of making such a change.

All it really takes is a few tweaks here and there, and not a complete lifestyle overhaul, to get on the path to living ecofriendly. The same can be said with behavior during the holidays, when a few minor adjustments to the standard holiday routine won't make too noticeable an impact on holiday traditions, but will make a big and positive impact on the environment.

Christmas trees are a big and often beautiful part of the holi-

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Through volunteering for Drumheller Minor Hockey, these EnCana employees were able raise $4,250 through the EnCana Cares/Employee Volunteer Program. President of Minor Hockey Linda Lacher, centre, accepts the cheque from(l-r) Carl Palomaki, EnCana field operator; Rick Lobe, EnCana field oper-

day season. An annual debate among tree lovers is which are better for the environment, real or artificial trees. Both have their ups and downs.

Initially, real trees would seem to be the more environmentally friendly option.

However, once the season is over, discarded trees become a large part of landfill material.

In addition, some people fail to remove all of the plastic ornaments or lights from trees, and this can be an environmental hazardous. But live trees can be a boon to the environment if they are composted after the season and used for landscaping purposes.

Artificial trees, on the surface, appear less environmentally friendly. Such trees are made from plastic, and therefore a product of oil, meaning they will produce carbon emissions and other environmental contaminants. However, artificial decor can be reused every year.

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Encourage people to take home leftovers if there are any, or donate it to places that feed the needy. Provide busing to larger office parties or reunions, or simply encourage guests to carpool. When disposing of waste, be sure to recycle. None of these suggestions will put a host out, but each will make a positive impact on the environment and possibly encourage guests to go green as well.

Go green with gifts: Gifting is another area in which to go green. Instead of trinkets that might just end up in a clutter closet, give gifts that recipients will be sure to use, such as gift certificates to the movies or electronics stores. Make a donation to an environmental organization in a friend or family member's name.

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day season is more wasteful than the one-time usage of wrapping paper, ribbon, cards, and bows. According to Green Star, if every family reused just two feet of holiday ribbon, the 38,000 miles of ribbon saved could tie a bow around the entire planet. And approximately 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sold each year in the U.S., providing enough waste to fill a football field 10 stories high.

But holiday afficionados need not remove the grandeur of holiday wrapping paper, bows and ribbons to ensure an environmentally friendly holiday. Instead, simply reuse wrapping paper, ribbons and bows from year to year. Cards can also be culled from last year and used as a decorative label for this year's gifts.

Holiday get-togethers with family and friends are an integral part of the season. For party hosts, entertaining with an environmental tilt is easier than one might think. Work with vendors and sites that

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Defense key for DCHS boys basketball success Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

Bantam Titans celebrate good season The Bantam Titans had a good season, ending with awards at the end of season banquet on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Alex Ostergard won the Paul E. Schneider Most Dedicated Memorial Trophy, Rookie of the Year went to Blake Reinhardt, Zach Thompson won Lineman award, Tanner Headstrom ,Offensive Player, Chase Kostelecky, Defensive Player and many other awards were

given out. Head coach Paul Redmond, assistant coaches Miles Wright, Andrew Berdahl, trainers Shelly and Tim Jorgensen worked hard with their team this season. “ The boys worked really hard this year and they have such great team spirit even when they are not winning games,” said Alison Ostergard, manager of the team. photo submitted

Aquadinnies compete at Wacky T-Shirt meet Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

On Saturday, November 14, six of the junior swimmers from the Drumheller Aquadinnies competed at the “Wacky T-shirt” meet in Calgary.

It was a successful meet with each swimmer competing in four different events.

It was the first ever swim

meet for Allison Boyko, Cari Boyko and Marko Dobrich, who were able to conquer their nerves and get their first official times.

Also attending were Keely Martin, Nick Gincher and Sam Hanly.

Coach Sheila Martin attended the meet with the swimmers and was proud of

the progress and individual achievements from the day.

Sam Hanly improved his time by 8.68 seconds for his 100 Freestyle event and Keely Martin improved her 100 Freestyle event by 4.25 seconds.

The next meet for the juniors will be in January at Sherwood Park.

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The DCHS senior boys Dynos have a simple goal this season, to do better than last year.

The Dynos team has been selected, and after back to back appearances at the provincial tournament, it appears they will be a strong team again.

“We have a team that has a solid core of seven players returning from last year's team, and some energetic new players, who are athletic,” said head coach Jeff Messom. “If they can develop throughout the season, it will make the difference in how much success we have.”

The team has five Grade 12 players, four in Grade 11 and six in Grade 10.

“Our goals for this year are the same as they have been in the past three years, and that is to be better than the team that came before us. Whether that happens or not will depend on how we develop throughout the

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DCHS Dynos JV volleyball ends season with successful run at zones On Saturday, Nov. 21 the Dynos placed fourth in zones at Okotoks, AB. They played Beiseker for bronze but unfortunately lost by two points. This concludes a great season for the team, winning one tournament in Caroline, one second place finish at a tournament in Condor and fourth overall in zones. Pictured are

(back; l-r) coaches Kris Olsen and Wendy Olsen (middle; l-r) Sydney Zacaruk, Karissa Reid, Meranda Farmer, Amanda Scollo, Alanna Tchir, Brittney Albrecht, (front; l-r) Cassandra Seenstra, Taylor Smith and Kirsten Pallesen. photo submitted

St Anthony’s girls look forward to next season The girls came in second place on championship night on November 4, 2009 and placed fifth overall in regionals. Unfortunately the team just fell short of making the zones. “Throughout the season we worked hard and had a lot of fun. We were a great team and i enjoyed playing with them,” said Kayla Davies, team captain.

The team won 4 out of 6 league games this season. “It is disappointing because we have 3 grade twelve students on the team and this was their final game but the other girls on the team will have a chance to go on next year,” said Davies photo submitted

Indoor soccer back Tuesday nights Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

Despite freezing fields, soccer fans can still get their fix of the beautiful game.

Indoor soccer commenced this fall at St. Anthony’s School. They play TuesL-r Kordell Sykes, Zach Thompson and Dylan Coach Jason Rasmussen (left) with Lineday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. man coordinator Richard Evans present Catonio from the bantam Titans hanging Th e league is drop in and typically Jordan Hedstrom with most dedicated out at the Titans banquet. inSide photo by Jamie Kimmel

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It is co-ed, for ages 18 and up, and it is recreational.

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Dragons snag OT win, minus starting goal tender Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

The Dragons found success at home, this time against the number one south division team.

The Dragons hosted the Camrose Kodiaks on Tuesday, December 1. They pushed the game into double overtime before claiming a 3-2 victory.

“Our goal tending was outstanding, Andy Williams made big saves at big times,” said coach Dan Price. “He was amazing.”

The Dragons were strong in the first period, but it was the Kodiaks that scored first. With six minutes left in the period Doug Jessey found the net. The Kodiaks struck again and were up by one after first period. Two minutes into the second, the Dragons tied the game with a goal from Kenton Levesque. The team were in a holding pattern at two each, until overtime.

In the second overtime Sam Lawson found the net just 27 seconds in.

Lawson had an assist to accompany his goal, as did Jessey. Robert Geddes had two assists.

“It is important for us to be rewarded for a good effort,” said Price.

“The really critical thing was in the first half of the game Andy was being clutch and making big saves at the right time, and giving us a chance to go down and score. The second half was going down and scoring.

Finally finishing someone in overtime was something we haven’t done in quite a few games,” said Price.

While Price was happy with the win, he would have liked to see the team perform better than 1 for 9 on the powerplay.

“The powerplay goal we did get was an example of us being simple and getting pucks to the net and getting traffic at the net front,” said Price. “Whereas the other chances we had, including a couple five-on-threes, I thought we tried to be a little too cute with the puck, a

Braden Gamble… heads to Chilliwack

little too delicate.”

“That is what we are going to work on over the next few days, How to get the puck to the net more aggressively on powerplays.”

The Dragons have seen some big changes this week, the biggest is between the posts.

Braden Gamble, who so far this season played 26 games, was called up to finish the remainder of the

season with the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL. “It’s great for him, we’re really excited for him,” said Price. “He was thrilled to have a chance to pursue the Western League with a great franchise like Chilliwack. He seized the moment.”

This leaves a hole to fill for the Dragons who need to find another goalie to have two on the roster. Price says he is very confident in Williams stepping up for the team.

“It is a great chance for him to get his shot,” he said.

The Dragons have also bulked up with size and age on defense. The Dragons traded Ashton Reinboldt for Casey Fratkin with Okotoks. Before he was in Okotoks Fratkin had a career in the BCJHL. “It is the perfect opportunity to give Ashton a chance to play bigger minutes somewhere else and a opportunity to add an experienced defenseman,” said Price, adding this was

a priority since Brendan Algeo will be out for the year with injuries.

The Dragons have also added a 1990-born forward named Brayden DeCock.

He played AAA with Dragons forward Rob Geddes in Calgary.

“Rob, when he described him to me, said he was ‘one of the hardest working players he ever worked with and one of the fastest he ever played with.’ So he is extremely tenacious and very capable of fitting the mold of a Dragon,” said Price.

The Dragons are at home this Saturday, December 5 to play the Canmore Eagles.

This is also the evening of the EnCana Teddy Toss.

Bring a stuffed toy to the game, and at the first Dragons' goal let it fly on to the ice to support the Drumheller Salvation Army in its quest to make it a brighter Christmas for those in need.

Senior Sabres season starts tonight Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

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youthfulness, the same core of players that exceeded expectations last season, are back.

Despite being not officially entered into a league, the team has a rigorous schedule of about 25 games and tournaments in Brooks this weekend as well as Banff, Milk River, Bassano and their home tournament.

The team will be hosting zones, and if they qualify for provincials they will be playing at St. Jermone’s in Vermilion.

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The St. Anthony’s Sabres Senior Boys basketball team have a great season lined up, and it all starts this weekend in Brooks.

The Sabres are competing at the Christ the Redeemer Divisional Tournament.

They have some tough competition lined up, but they are working hard to prepare for the season.

“It will be a tough tournament, two of the teams will be provincially ranked at the 2A level,” said head coach Gavin Makse.

Last year the team went to zones and competed well. This year the team has set a goal to qualify for provincials by winning zones.

“We need a good combination of speed and size, but we are still young, we only have one grade 12 player,” said Makse.

Looks however can be deceiving. Despite their

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Beware of free cell phone offer Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

The old adage that if it is too good to be true…it probably is, rings through over the telephone.

Recently a spat of cell phone solicitation, purportedly in the name of Telus Mobility, have been reported. While Telus Mobility does do some telephone solicitation, it appears this one may be a scam.

One such call was captured on tape, where the marketers offer a free phone and say they do not have any information beside the customer’s telephone number. The caller proceeds to ask for the person’s name, address and date of birth.

Chris Gerritsen of Telus says the caller asking for this type of information should be a red flag.

“Telus does do some outbound calling, but a legitimate telemarketer would have basic information about you, especially if you are a Telus customer.

They wouldn’t need to ask for that information from you,” said Gerritsen. “At first blush there are some red flags there, and the best thing to do is hang up.”

He says one thing that people can do if they are unsure about a call is to ask for a phone number to call back. If they don’t provide it, that’s another warning sign.

If a person is concerned they may have given out personal information, Gerritsen says they could contact local law enforcement.

If a person feels they have mistakenly given out Telus account information, he says the company will work with the person to secure their account.

Gerritsen says these type of scams come in waves, and will use virtually any identity to rope in the person that picks up the phone.

“Once people start getting wise they move to another big organization, whether it is a phone company of a

bank,” he said.

A quick internet search reveals other reports of the same style of scam using Telus and other cell phone carriers.

He says a good resource to learn more about these types of fraud is www. phonebusters.com.

According to their website, “PhoneBusters is the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre managed on a tripartite basis by the Ontario Provincial Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Competition Bureau Canada.

PhoneBusters plays a key role in educating the public about specific fraudulent telemarketing pitches. The call centre also plays a vital role in the collection and dissemination of victim evidence, statistics, documentation and tape recordings which are made available to outside law enforcement agencies.”

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Marching to the beat of your own drum can often be inspirational But sometimes it's not helpful for others to constantly see you going against the grain.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, stick to your guns when others try to sway your opinion.

Standing resolute will prove that you are an individual of strong beliefs. Romantic endeavors are put on hold.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Bout after bout of feeling under the weather should be telling you something, Capricorn. It is time to take your health a bit more seriously and proactively.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 There's so much to do but the hours in the day seem shorter than ever, Gemini. The only way to clean off your plate is to delegate some of the work to others.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Inspiration comes from the strangest sources this week, Cancer. As such, don't underestimate that anything in your path can't spark a creative moment.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 There are plenty of ups and downs to sort through, Leo, but it's the status quo that leaves you feeling a bit bored. Maybe a new friend can provide different perspective.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have to rest as much as you can because you'll be called upon for a lot of trying tasks in the next few days. You may need to recuperate for a while.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It takes a while to reverse a perception of yourself, Scorpio. Others are fixated on that other persona that you have worked hard to change.

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For all of you who looked for me in last week’s paper but could not find me, it was because I was not there. I was late getting in and I apologize profusely. I am still trying to get accustomed to not being in The Drumheller Mail, but inSide instead. inSide comes out on Friday, where The Drumheller Mail comes out on Wednesday, the fact of which screwed up my working schedule tremendously. Let’s don’t forget we went also went off Daylight Savings Time, whatever that means. I shall endeavour to serve you better in the future, and again, I’m sorry.

What I wrote about last week was how I thought the NFL was a weenie league. I came to this determination after watching the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles with 1:47 remaining on the game clock, simply by having their quarterback take a knee four times to run out the clock. With that much time remaining in a CFL game, the outcome is up for grabs. If you’re going to play football, play for the full 60 minutes. The NFL has the ‘fair catch’, all those timeouts and four downs to advance the ball ten yards on a shorter, narrower field. Yes, they have some wonderful athletes who make beautiful plays, and monstrous men who play brutally, but they still lose out on excitement because of some of their game killing rules.

I and about a zillion others were pulling for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win the Grey Cup. They were huge underdogs to the Alouettes, and smart money was on Montreal. Of course Roughrider fans care little about being the underdogs, and even less for smart money. Win or lose, they care about the Roughriders, and consider themselves the “Thirteenth Man” the large, noisy crowd that can sway a game in their favour.

Much was made in the media about the ‘Thirteenth Man’, how the loud, raucous Sea of Green would put the Alouettes at a disadvantage, it would be their worst nightmare. The “Thirteenth Man” could turn the ballgame. Well, in perhaps the greatest irony in CFL or Grey Cup history, it was indeed the thirteenth man that turned the game. Unfortunately, it was not the collective fans in the stands, but an illegal thirteenth man on the field, resulting in a Saskatchewan penalty, leading to a second chance field goal for Montreal and the win. The ‘thirteenth man” had become Saskatchewan’s worst nightmare, one they will not likely forget.

48b A couple of weeks ago, I read something in the “Read All About it” section of The Drumheller Mail about doing something really different for Christmas this year. It was sponsoring a guide dog pup as a Christmas gift. “For less than a cup of coffee a day, you can give the recipient of your gift the joy of watching a puppy grow up.” Now the funny part, If the recipient of such a gift, a guide dog, actually and truly needs a guide dog, one could assume the recipient was blind, and would therefore be unable to “watch” anything, let alone derive joy from “watching” a puppy grow up. That’s just me, and it’s the thought that counts. This truly is a good idea and would be a wonderful, much appreciated gift.

December 3, 4, 5, Three Hills: Bethlehem Walk, An interactive and living picture of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. Mainstreet (former Home Building Center) Three Hills. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. No admission charge. Matinee 3 - 5 pm December 5.

Saturday, December 5, Drumheller: Breakfast with Santaat Whifs Flapjack House.

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Saturday, December 5, Drumheller: Santa Saturday, December 5, Drumheller: Santa Claus Parade through downtown Drumheller. Starts at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 5, Drumheller: Pictures with Santa at Co-op Mall. 10 am - 12 Noon. Monies raised to Drumheller Spark Unit (Girl Guides).

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, East Coulee: One-of-a-kind Christmas Shopping at Caracol Clay Studios. 10:00 a.m. Call 403-822-2258 for more details.

Sunday, December 6, Midland: Elks Pancake Breakfast at the Midland Hall. 9 am - 1 pm.

Thursday, December 10, Drumheller: Seniors Resource Clinic at Maple Ridge Manor 2 10:00 am and Pioneer Centre at 1:00 pm. Presentation Topic: Celebrating Aging.

Saturday, December 12, Drumheller: Pictures with Santa at Co-op Mall. 10 am - 12 Noon. Monies raised to Drumheller Spark Unit (Girl Guides).

Friday, December 18, Drumheller: Drumheller Dragons Annual Salvation Army Food Drive. Bring a non-perishable item to the arena.

Now until December 31, 2009, Drumheller: Artist in Residence: Robert Haines Monday - Friday 12 pm to 5 pm. at Badlands Gallery.

DRUMHELLER AREA NIGHTLIFE Showing this week at Napier Theatre, Drumheller: Friday, December 4 - Thursday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. 2010. Saturday, Dec. 5; The Polar Express following the Santa Claus Parade. Free Admission with a non-perishable item for the Food Bank.

CLOSED MONDAYS. Friday, December 4, East Coulee: Old-fashioned Roast Beef Dinner with Yorkshire pudding, apple pie and the works. Served from 6 - 9 p.m. Old-fashioned class room session 8 p.m. Adults $12.95, Students $6.50.

Saturday, December 5, Drumheller: Drumheller Dragons Annual Teddy Bear Toss.

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Saturday, December 5, Drumheller: Heart to Heart Annual Christmas Banquet at the Drumheller Inn. Cocktails 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm. Call Colleen 403-8207201, Tom 403-823-4629, Cliff 403-822-2175 for tickets.

Saturday, December 5, Wayne: Tim Williams playing at the Last Chance Saloon.

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Thursday, December 10, Morrin: Turkey Bingo at the Hall. Doors open 6 pm, precall 6:30 pm, bingo 7 pm.

Saturday, December 12, Drumheller: UFC 107 at Stavros.

Saturday, December 19, Drumheller: Jeff Hendricks Memorial Game at the Memorial Arena.

Tuesday Evenings, East Coulee: Bingo at 7:30 p.m. Community Hall.

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Foot flesh wound from shooting results in one year sentence for triggerman Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

A man living in Drumheller pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after shooting his roommate in the foot.

Clyde Caillou appeared in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, November 27. He was charged with a number of firearm offences

stemming from an incident last spring. He pleaded guilty to the single assault charge.

On April 7, 2009 just before midnight, Drumheller RCMP were called to an apartment in Drumheller.

Before they arrived the two roommates were in their apartment. They engaged in an argument.

Caillou went to the closet of the apartment and picked up a loaded .22 caliber firearm. They went into the hall and the gun was discharged. The victim was shot in the right foot.

Caillou left the residence and the victim of the shooting was transported to the Drumheller Health Centre.

The injury was simply flesh

wounds.

Police searched the immediate vicinity for Caillou, but were unable to locate him until 2 a.m. the next morning at another private resident. His parole was revoked.

The prosecutor and Caillou’s defense counsel submitted a joint submission to Judge Gaschler for a

sentence of one year. He was given credit for approximately three and half months of pretrial custody, leaving him eight and a half months to serve. He was also ordered to provide a DNA sample and entered into a firearms prohibition.

Wintery blast wreaks havoc on roads Just as rush hour was beginning in Drumheller on Friday, November 27 so did the snow, making roads slippery and reducing visibility. (left) At about 4 p.m. emergency services responded to a three vehicle accident involving two cars and a truck with a trailer at the intersection of South Railway Avenue and 2nd Street West in front of Mac’s. Minor

injuries were reported. About an hour later the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 10 near Boston Pizza was also clogged with a fender bender. Winter driving is finally upon the valley and drivers are asked to exercise greater caution. inSide photos by Patrick Kolafa

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For more than 50 years TransCanada has been building, operating and maintaining pipeline systems, and providing energy to North Americans. We have a number of programs in place to protect the people who live or work near our facilities. From design and construction to operation and maintenance, safety is an integral part of everything we do. We are proud to be a part of your community and look forward to working together with you as “Partners in Safety”.

Being a Partner in Pipeline Safety In a case of a pipeline emergency, call: 1.888.982.7222 – if you see, smell, or hear the following signs:

RESPECT the marks Lines are marked by flags, paint, or other markers (normally yellow for pipelines).

EXCAVATE carefully Hand dig to determine exact locations of pipelines.

A TransCanada representative must be present.

Canadian One Call Centres: 09115TT1

Water bubbling or being blown into the air at a pond, creek, or river.

B.C:.............................................................1.800.474.6886 Alberta:......................................................1.800.242.3447 Saskatchewan: .........................................1.866 .828.4888 Manitoba: ..................................................1.800.827.5094

Dirt being blown or appearing thrown into the air.

Fire coming from the ground or appearing to burn above the ground.

Ontario:......................................................1.800.400.2255 Québec:......................................................1.800.663.9228

Dead or dying vegetation on or near a pipeline in an area that is usually green.

You may not smell much as there is little or no odour associated with the natural gas other than a slight petroleum odour. If the natural gas has been odourized you will smell a rotten egg odour.

A roaring, blowing, hissing or loud whistling sound.

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LEAVE the area immediately – do not use motor vehicles or any equipment that could be a potential ignition source, including your cell phone.

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Move to a safe location, CALL ‘911’, and then call TransCanada’s Emergency number 1.888.982.7222.

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WARN others to stay away.

TransCanada’s Emergency Number: ......................................1.888.982.7222 For general inquires please call TransCanada ......................................................1.800.661.3805 or visit our website ................................ www.transcanada.com For crossing please call Scott Land & Lease Ltd. .....................................1.403.261.1000 For land development please call Lehman & Associates .........................................1.866.602.0663

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Trash to Treasure: the Art of Recycling Pascale Taylor | inSide Drumheller

Art lovers of all ages came out in force Saturday, November 28, for the closing awards day for Trash to Treasure: the Art of Recycling at the Badlands Gallery in downtown Drumheller.

In spite of the wintry weather, over 80 people attended including local students and their sisters, brothers, parents, grandparents, friends and teachers who all came to view and celebrate the students’ art works on display.

According to a press release, students from Kindergarten to Grade 9 from three local schools, Greentree, St. Anthony’s and Drumheller Composite High School, participated in the initiative by the Badlands Gallery and funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) to engage students in a project to create art from materials that would normally be thrown out or recycled.

There were no rules and the results oered a variety of creative and unique ideas using all sorts of materials: a robot, 3D sculptures, bird feeders, collages, a painted shoe, Papier Mache and a landscape made from tennis balls to name just a few of the creative solutions for the

Trash to Treasure challenge. “The grant from the AFA enabled us to reach out in a new way that we haven’t been able to aord to do before and to incorporate a lot of marketing, such as newspaper, radio and art magazines adverts. That was really exciting“ said Tim Smith, committee member for this project.

All students whose artworks were chosen for display in the gallery either received a prize for their category, an honourable mention or a certiďŹ cate of appreciation and one overall best in show. “What was really exciting about the students show was that we were able to get enough support and donations from local businesses to allow us to give gifts to everyone,â€? explains Tim. The prize for Excellent Achievement in Group Art was Miss Neefe’s, Grade 1A class and for Multi-artist Installation Piece went to Miss Samuels’ Grade 1B class, both from Greentree. In the category of Kindergarten/Grades 1-2, ďŹ rst prize was awarded to Ethan Brown with honourable mentions going to Kelsey Thompson and Austin Sheir-Leslie. In the Grades 3-4 category, ďŹ rst prize went to Kaylan Wipf and

honourable mention to Braydon Peters. For Grades 5-6, ďŹ rst prize went to Sam Brown and honourable mentions to Noah Miles and Mitch Ostergard.

First prize for Grades 7-8-9 was Sarah Armstrong and honourable mentions to Taylor Snow and Robyn McDougald. Voted best in show was Noah Miles.

CertiďŹ cates of Appreciation were awarded to students: John Charmot, Frankie Love, Mitch Ostergard, Tori James, Alexander McLean, Sarah Grainger, McKenna, Shar M., Richele Horachek, Allyson Campbell, Jakub St. Jean, Austin Kueer, Nathan Comstock, Christina Pugh, Rachelle Simoneau, Sydnie Kaiser and Jaden Sieppert.

Prizes were generously donated by local businesses. “We are hoping the students will think more about the environment and the waste that we produce and our impact on our world, realizing that waste can be recycled but also turned into beautiful things, creativity has no boundary “ concluded Smith.

Asked whether this project will be ongoing, Tim replied: “We are hoping to, subject to viability. The Badlands Gallery is always looking to do interesting and new projects, grants and community support allowing, as these projects take a lot of time and commitment from volunteers.�

The Badlands Gallery reminds students and their families to please pick up their artwork from the gallery. For gallery hours or to make other arrangements, please call 403823-8680.

Claire Suntjens receives her Certificate of Appreciation for her participation in “Trash to Treasure� student's Art Show. photo submitted

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DRUMHELLER Kaylan Wipf, left, presented with first prize for Grade 3-4 category by Gillian Murray, committee member. photo submitted

Trash to Treasure: the art of recycling, has reached its finale and the Badlands Gallery would like to thank the following supporters and contributors: Canalta Group - Home Town Realty - Sandstone Lanes Drumheller & District Further Education - Napier Theatre Five Blue Heron Emporium - O’Shea’s Eatery & Ale House Royal Tyrrell Museum - The Drumheller Mail Akokiniskway Art Gallery - Drumheller Public Library - the students and staff of Greentree School, St. Anthony’s School, Drumheller Composite High School - guest artist Ellen Dick - artist in residence Robert Haines - Homestead Antique Museum - Badlands Artist Association - DrumFM 99.5 by: d e r nso o p s

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The Christmas season is full of traditions, folklore and rich history. However, amid all of the traditions we've come to know, there are many bits of trivia of which you may not be familiar. Here are a few little-known facts about Christmas.

4. Although sometimes construed as sacriligious, the shortened form "Xmas" is actually derived from Christ's name and has been popular in Europe since the 1500s.

It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "Xristos," which means Christ.

1. The first manufactured Christmas tree ornaments were sold in 1880 by the former Woolworth department store.

5. The National Confectioners Association reports that for 200 years candy canes were solid white. In the 1950s an automated machine was invented that could put on the red stripes.

2. Christmas trees originally featured actual lighted candles, which were naturally a fire hazard. So containers filled with water had to be kept near the tree.

3. Construction workers first erected an undecorated tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City in the early 1930s.

They have been credited with starting the annual tradition.

6. The idea of Christmas greeting cards started in Britain in the 1830s.

7. Christmas celebrations were banned in Boston between 1659 and 1681.

Those caught celebrating would be fined.

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The building delays were due to financing issues that have since been resolved, putting the car wash back on track.

It will be barn wash style, for safety and added space.

There will be five bays for cars and small trucks, each with their own vacuum system in bay, and two bays for large vehicles will be 110 feet long and 16 feet wide.

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“It's coming together, everyone is working hard to get the job done, it has taken awhile with the delays but we are back on track,” says Terry Wegleitner, project manager.

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Coordinator The Victim Services program provides support, information and referral to victims of crime and tragedy.

We are currently accepting applications for a full time Coordinator - full time (37.5) hours.

In cooperation with the RCMP Liaison Officer, the Coordinator will volunteer administration/supervision, special events coordination and the provision of direct services to victims of crime and trauma. This is a “highly confidential” position that will require some evening and weekend hours. A valid driver’s licence and use of your own personal vehicle will also be required.

Desired qualifications include: * Post Secondary Education or equivalent of work experience in a supporting/ helping profession. * Above average office/computer skills * Strong interpersonal & problem solving skills * A high degree of personal initiative with good organizational skills, effective use of time management and professionalism * Previous supervisory skills, preferably in the non-profit sector * Be willing to attend trainings as required * Related victim services background and knowledge of the legal process a definite asset * Must be physically fit to perform challenging duties * Must be able to pass the RCMP Enhanced Security Screening Please mail or fax resume to: Big Country Victim Services Board Attn: Judy Nelson, President Box 1030 Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Fax: 403-823-7505 Deadline for applications is Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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This holiday season if you drink and drive, your luck will run out - you will get caught!

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Drumheller, Alberta RCMP, in collaboration with our enforcement partners, will step up efforts in December to combat impaired driving throughout the province.

The RCMP is committed to improving public safety on Alberta highways. When motorists follow safe driving practices, they reduce the risk of death and injury to themselves and others.

Reducing the number of impaired driving incidents is one of the RCMP’s top traffic priorities. Families, friends, and communities are devastated when the actions of an impaired driver take one of their own.

Impaired driving imposes enormous costs on our society.

Families, the health care costs, the legal system, insurance

rates and the general public are negatively impacted and all pay the price for impaired drivers.

Drivers who choose to drink and drive may kill themselves, their friends or entire families, resulting in very serious legal, financial, social and other consequences.

Even worse, drivers who drink and drive may be involved in a crash that harms someone they love.

Reducing impaired driving on Alberta’s highways will save lives, prevent injuries and lower insurance costs.

“There are too many irresponsible drivers who think they can drink alcohol and still drive safely. From 2004 to 2008, on average each year over 110 people were killed and almost 1,900 people were injured in collisions involving at least one driver who had consumed alcohol prior to the crash. Specifi-

cally, in 2008, 107 people were killed and 1,881 were injured”, says Drumheller RCMP Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins.

National Impaired Driving Statistics: • Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death in Canada. Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 per cent of all motor vehicle fatalities in Canada.

• One in every 33 drivers on Canadian roads at night are impaired. Statistics also indicate that impaired drivers are less likely to be wearing their seatbelts.

• Young drivers under the age of 19 are 251 times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision with a blood alcohol concentration in excess of 150 milligrams percent.

• According to Transport Canada, drivers with a high blood alcohol concentration over 170 milligrams percent represent 64 per cent of nighttime fatal crashes.

• Persons with a blood alcohol reading in excess of 170 milligrams per cent are 461 times more likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision.

Alberta Impaired Driving

Statistics: • Choosing to drive while impaired can get you a criminal record and will cost you your freedom, your dignity, your job, your chance of future employment and even your life.

• Police may disqualify you from driving for 24 hours if they believe your ability to drive is impaired.

• If you are charged with an impaired driving offense, you will lose your license automatically for at least three months.

You will receive a six month suspension if your alcohol related offense involves injury or death.

• If you are convicted, Alberta Driver license suspension periods are as follows: • First time offenders automatically receive a one-year driver license suspension • Second time offenders receive a three-year driver license suspension •Third time offenders receive a five-year driver license suspension • Drivers convicted of impaired driving causing injury or death, receive a mandatory five year license suspension.

It’s that Gingerbread time of year!

I enjoy making several small gingerbread houses for special occasions during the season. I like to have a few on hand for when children are visiting. This particular recipe makes about 5 houses Lori Stefanishion that are about 5 inches by 5 inches. This Food Columnist is a nice size so the project doesn’t end up becoming a chore by the time it is finished.

I used to use cardboard templates and cut the pieces with a knife, but now you can find cookie cutters for various sizes of houses.

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened - I use Crisco 2 tsp (10 mL) ground ginger 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cloves 3/4 cup (175 mL) fancy 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinammon molasses 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking OR blackstrap molasses In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs, fancy molasses and cooking molasses.

In separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cloves and cinnamon; stir into molasses mixture in 2 additions, mixing well and blending with hands, if necessary.

Divide dough into 2 discs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or overwrap with foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.)

Other ideas using gingerbread cookies are advent trees or wreaths - hanging 25 decorated, Christmas-shaped cookies on a mini tree or wreath. - one to be eaten each day during the countdown to Christmas.

I have made a nativity scene, sleds and also a carousel of animals from gingerbread in previous years. There are many possibilities which are fairly simple because Gingerbread dough is so nice to work with.

I have included a photo of a Gingerbread ski chalet that I have not made yet, but it is in “my plans.” The pieces for this will be cut using templates.

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• On average over the past five years, approximately 7,600 people are convicted of impaired driving in Alberta each year.

• On average over the past five years, approximately 8,600 24hour driving disqualifications are issued each year under Section 89(1) of the Traffic Safety Act when police suspect a driver’s physical or mental ability had been affected by alcohol, drugs or other substances.

• According to statistics, males between 18 and 24 years of age are most likely to have been drinking before the crash.

• On average in Alberta, one of five drivers involved in fatal collisions have been drinking prior to the collision. This compares to an average of about one in 20 drivers involved in injury collisions. As the severity of the collision increases, so does the likelihood that the collision will involve a drinking driver.

•The most casualty collisions involving alcohol occur on the weekends. The most likely time period for these collisions, on any day of the week, is between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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Bargain hunters get jump on Christmas shopping The former Liquidation World was chock full of exhibitors with the finest of wares at the Drumheller Farmer’s Market and Badlands Trade Emporium last Saturday, November 28. The space at Greentree Mall had something for everyone, from high end watches

and antiques to children’s toys. There was even live music to accompany the busy shoppers getting ready for Christmas. inSide photo by Patrick Kolafa

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