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Members of Town Council and Administration will be raising money for the Badlands Community Facility by bravely putting themselves in the dunk tank during Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 18, starting at noon in downtown Drumheller. Councillor Andrew Berdahl (left), Family Fun Day organizer John Shoff, Mayor Terry Yemen, Councillor Sharel Shoff, Economic Development Officer Bob Cromwell, and Councillor Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk are excited, though a little nervous about being dunked. For more about Family Fun Day, see page 3. inSide photo by Michael James

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Amber Spark, 15 “No. I’d rather the summer just last forever.”

OPINION Lets talk community health care Donella Swan | inSide Drumheller

On Tuesday, August 14, Banﬀ-Cochrane MLA Ron Casey hosted a public conversation about health care for the Drumheller and area community at the Badlands Community Facility. Edmonton-Riverview MLA Steve Young and Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman were also in attendance. The whole focus of the meeting was for the provincial government to understand the good, the bad, and the ugly of the health care system from the bot-

Dara Kendell, 14 “No, I’m not ready to do all that homework.”

cess to family doctors, staﬃng issues within the health care system in the rural community setting, emergency wait times, the care of senior citizens and the 911 dispatch system were some of the key issues brought up during the conversation. “I appreciate the fact the government is wanting to listen to the people. It’s democracy in action,” said Rick Strankman, Drumheller-Stettler MLA. Casey said they had a few more stops to make, and that all the information they gather has to be into the Minister of Health and Wellness, Fred Horne,

“I always get a chuckle when I see that. That’s a sure giveaway it’s not authentic,” said Price. Another thing to watch for is the timing the corn goes on sale. “I can guarantee you that if someone is selling Taber corn in early July that it is not genuine. The corn season is usually late, late July. The ﬁrst week of August is usually when the ﬁrst variety starts to come out. I can’t recall the last time when it has come out any earlier than that,” said Price. Geographical location is the secret to Taber’s famous corn said Price. The soil make-up gives the corn the nutrients it needs to thrive. “Those are just a few things to look for. You can’t tell just by looking at

the corn whether it’s from Taber or not because there are just so many varieties,” said Price.

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Dorian John, 14 “Yea, I’m going into high school so it will be a new experience.”

tom up. “We need to hear issues from those utilizing the system, those working in the system, and just from people on the street,” said Ron Casey, MLA for BanﬀCochrane. He said these sessions are to gather information about what’s working in health care and what’s not. “There were some really good ideas that came out here today about some things that can make [the health care system] work better,” said Casey. Many issues were discussed during two and a half hours of the meeting. Issues surrounding ac-

It’s that time of year again, when the vendors set up all over the province selling the delicious, wellknown Taber corn. However, there are in fact a few things to take notice of when purchasing some cobs, because what you may be getting may not really be from Taber, Alberta. “Every vendor should have a certiﬁcate of authenticity or at least be able to provide contact information for the growers brand name,” said Greg Price, a local resident of Taber, Alberta. Price said one of the biggest tell tale signs he has seen that it was not the real thing were signs reading “Tabor,” corn, not Taber.

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A public conversation about health care was held at the Badlands Community Facility on Tuesday, August 14. (l-r) Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman was in attendance, Banff-Cochrane MLA Ron Casey who hosted the meeting, and Edmonton-Riverview MLA Steve Young were there to talk community health care with the public. by early September. The government will then analyze and compare all the data retrieved and move forward from there said Casey. “I would just like to

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Inmate sentenced 30 days for “horseplay” gone wrong Michael James | inSide Drumheller

Daniel Busenius, 14 “Yea, it will be nice to see my friends and use my brain again.”

A case of what is claimed to be horseplay gone too far has resulted in more time for a Drumheller Penitentiary inmate. In Drumheller Provincial Court on August 10, Seth Bradley, who is serving three years for aggravated assault in 2010, plead guilty to assaulting a kitchen steward in an incident at the penitentiary on June 19. In an agreed statement

of facts, prosecutor Ron Pedersen stated Bradley was working in the kitchen with the steward. Bradley proceeded to grab saran wrap and wound it into a garrote, approached the steward from behind, and wrapped the garrote around the neck of the steward. Pedersen stated some, but not signiﬁcant, force was applied. Bradley then asked the steward, “you scared?” The victim suﬀered no injuries from the incident.

know though, [the government] is listening or are they hearing. There’s a big diﬀerence,” said Elaine Berdahl, who attended the meeting as a member of the public.

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Bradley, who is nearing his three year sentence for his prior conviction, was sentenced to a 30 day consecutive sentence and his DNA will be collected and entered into the DNA databank. Judge Les Grieve, who presided, lectured Bradley about the dangers of horseplay in a place such as the penitentiary during his sentence and warned Bradley to consider his actions more carefully in the future.

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Big Country Outreach Program for Pediatrics, children 0-16, were out and about on Friday, August 10. An obstacle course was set up for children near the Rotary Spray Park. The course combined three disciplines: speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Professionals with the Outreach Program were also on site to talk with parents about their child’s development, and what development is all about. “This is our way of elevating our presence in the Drumheller area,”

said Rhonda Schultz, a speech pathologist with the Big Country Outreach Program (BCOP) here in Drumheller. Outreach programs like these are offered in communities to allow parents easy access to professional advice regarding their child’s development with big motor skills, small motor skills, and speech. “We can be the experts in our field but parents are the experts in their children. Together we can figure how we can help them the best, if they need an extra hand,” said Cerrie Zachar, physiotherapist with the Outreach Program. “There are no silly

questions. If parents are concerned, it’s worth a look,” said Zachar. Sometimes parents don’t even need to come in, said Laurie Crosbie, a social worker with BCOP. She said BCOP can provide parents with activities to do with their children to encourage development. “We’re pretty fortunate in the Drumheller area to have a team such as this in a small town. We are not close to the big centres and you’ve got all of the therapists right here in town,” said Schultz. BCOP operates right out of the Drumheller Health Centre. Anyone who has questions re-

garding the program, or for the therapists themselves, are encouraged

Robert May, 4, of Edmonton stopped by the Big Country Outreach Program’s obstacle course, with his parents Kathleen and Trevor May, at the Rotary Spray Park on Friday, August 10. The obstacle course

Families looking for an afternoon of fun need look no further than a new event in downtown Drumheller. On Saturday, August 18, downtown will be the site for Family Fun Day, an afternoon filled with activities and demonstrations that will thrill. The events begin at noon and last until 4 p.m. “Basically, we’re doing a host of activities designed for families. There’s a wack of different activities going on. There’s no admission, so come out and check everything out,” said John Shoff, who is helping organize the event. The main attraction will be motocross shows throughout the afternoon. Ramps will be set up along 3rd Avenue and the drivers will

perform death-defying stunts. “One of the events we’re having is a freestyle motocross demonstration. No one has brought anything like this to Drumheller. It should be pretty crazy,” said Shoff. Shoff went on to express how exciting it will be to see the motocross drivers flying higher than the buildings in downtown. Other events going on include mini-golf, facepainting, inflatables (such as a bouncy castle), a demonstration by the Sports Room mountain demo by Specialized, Badlands Chopper’s cruiser and motocross bikes, and a barbecue fundraiser for Dino Arts. For those feeling like making a political statement, there will be a Dunk Tunk featuring members of the Drumheller Town Council.

3rd Avenue downtown (pictured here) will be transformed into a daredevil motocross extravaganza on August 18 during Family Fun Day, a new event created for downtown Drumheller. The event starts at noon on August 18 and features McMoran FMX (freestyle motocross), mini-golf, a bouncy castle, and more. The event is free for the public. inSide photo by Michael James

Shoﬀ began planning the day earlier this summer upon learning about McMoran FMX (Freestyle Motocross). The group performed in Three Hills earlier this year and has performed at the Calgary Stampede. Shoﬀ launched a campaign on Indiegogo, a website designed to collect donations, to bring

“It’s an easy access service for parents,” said Schultz.

combined speech pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy elements. This is one of the ways BCOP gets out and about within the community to let parents know about their free services. inSide photo by Donella Swan

Family Fun Day brings thrills downtown Micahel James | inSide Drumheller

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the group here. The campaign ended yesterday. Though not many donations were made through the site, many residents dropped oﬀ donations in person. The show, like the rest of Family Fun Day, will be free for anyone. The event kicks oﬀ at noon on August 18, with the motocross show starting at 12:30 p.m.

inSideHappenings DAYTIME EVENTS Saturday, August 18, Drumheller: Family Fun Day. Downtown Drumheller, 12 -4 p.m. BBQ and refreshments, brought to you by the Downtown Drumheller Committee. August 20-26, Drumheller: One Week Only. Book Sale, Drumheller Public Library - Badlands Community Facility. $5 per bag. Saturday, August 25, Michichi: Ryan Savary Memorial Fishing Derby at Michichi Reservoir. 7 am - 4 pm. Enter by 11 am. Sunday, August 26, Drumheller: Run/Walk in Memory of Mitchell Dawson. DVSS Track from 10 am - 4 pm. Contact Cody for more info. 403-823-5616 or 403-821-0326. August 31, September 1-3, Rosebud: Akokiniskway Golf Course presents Big Swing Days. Join us for a long weekend filled with golf specials, food, entertainment, and a whole lot of fun for the whole family! For more information and to book your tee times and camping spots, call the proshop at 403-677-2250. Wednesday Afternoon: KidsClub After School Program. 3:30 5:30 p.m. Drumheller Church of the Nazarene. 627 6 Street East 403-823-7020 for information.

DRUMHELLER AREA NIGHTLIFE Playing at The Napier Theatre... Friday, August 17 to Thursday, August 23, 7:30 p.m., Ted. Closed Mondays. Wednesday, August 22, Drumheller: Every Wednesday is Wing Night at Vintage Pub & Grill in Downtown Drumheller. Starts at 4:00 pm. Saturday, August 25, Drumheller: “Elvis” James Schewe, Farewell Tour at The Old Grouch’s. Starts at 6 p.m. Buffet and Entertainment. For tickets call Fran 403-823-5755. May 25 - August 25, Rosebud: Anne of Green Gables. See the classical musical about small-town life where it’s meant to be seen. Call Rosebud Theatre 1-800-267-7553 or visit www.rosebudtheatre.com for tickets or show info. July 4 - August 25, Rosebud: My Name is Asher Lev. Adaptation of the poignant and moving novel by Chaim Potok. Call Rosebud Theatre 1-800-267-7553 or visit www.rosebudtheatre.com for tickets or show info. Thursdays starting August 2, Drumheller: 6 week Country & Western Swing (Jive) Lessons. 7:00 p.m. for singles or couples at carol todor dance school. Call 403-823-4377 to register. Monday evenings, Nacmine: Community Bingo at Nacmine Hall. Doors open 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings, Drumheller: Wing Night, Flavourz Restaurant and Lounge. Friday Nights, Drumheller: Friday Rib Night, Flavourz Restaurant and Lounge.

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tion and word of mouth. People have realized these frauds are becoming more common and are becoming more suspicious by nature,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were so many new frauds and people were being taken by them. In response, we spread public awareness, because the best thing is prevention in these cases.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, frauds, especially those done over the internet, are diďŹ&#x192;cult to investigate and in some cases the perpetrator may not even reside in Canada. Residents are asked to remain vigilant and report anything they may suspect is fraud. Another area showing a sizeable decrease is drug investigations and criminal oďŹ&#x20AC;ences within the Drumheller Penitentiary. RCMP and Canadian Correction Services have been working closely together in Penitentiary related issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of good work done and inmates are realizing they will be held accountable for their behaviour in prison,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. There are some areas that have risen during the spring and summer. The RCMP are cracking down on distracted driving within their jurisdiction. Last fall legislation was passed making distracted driving an oďŹ&#x20AC;ense. Most incidents of distracted

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driving involve drivers using electronic devices, especially mobile phones, while driving. After a large decrease immediately after the legislation was passed, RCMP have observed an increasing number of motorists using electronics while driving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were doing really well last fall, but now people are back on their phones. We are going to increase enforcement and keep writing tickets. Most everyone knows itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal. They have to understand there are consequences whether it be a ďŹ ne or collision,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. Property crime, particularly tagging and grafďŹ ti, rose sharply during the spring and early summer. Recently the number of incidents has fallen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a bit of an issue with graďŹ&#x192;ti but, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subsided for now,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. There have also been an increased number of false alarms and false 911 calls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who to call, so they call 911 or they pocket dial and that ties up resources. Everyone has to know what 911 is for and that is to report an emergency. If you want to ďŹ le a complaint with the local police, call the police complaint number in the jurisdiction youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in. As for pocket dials you have to be careful. Know you phone and what each button does. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to lock the screen or key pad, do so. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save a lot of time for 911 dispatch and emergency services,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. False 911 calls can have far reaching consequences. In the case of pocket dials especially, those calls must be investigated, which ties up oďŹ&#x192;cers, which could be dangerous if a real emergency were to occur. The last trend is a large increase in the number of traďŹ&#x192;c enforcement incidents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;TraďŹ&#x192;c enforcement is up, the number of tickets issued has nearly doubled compared to this time last year. With fewer calls for service, the members have more time to get out there to do traďŹ&#x192;c services and hopefully prevent more collisions,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. The RCMP are going to be focusing on impaired driving for the immediate future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at impaired driving this month. There is new legislation in September with the immediate roadside sanctions,â&#x20AC;? said Corporal Charles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully we can, not only catch impaired drivers, but prevent them as well.â&#x20AC;?

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Jason “Sleezy” McLean, a local hip-hop artist is hard at work recording and editing his first album and has just released his first official music video on YouTube. McLean first started listening to hip-hop

10 years ago and started to write and perform five years ago. McLean’s album features original material written by McLean himself and is hoped to be released late September. submitted photo

still not quite done. It’s hard to tap into those emotions and put it all out there. It’s going to be an amazing song and I’m really proud of it,” said McLean. McLean, a native to Drumheller, first got into hip-hop 10 years ago after a family friend gave him a tape containing songs by Warren G. and Snoop Dog from the early 1990’s. McLean listened to it non stop, but had to hide it from his parents. “From the first time I heard it, I decided that was me, that’s what I wanted to do,” said McLean. He got into hip-hop more and more and lists Eminem, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Bone Thugs, The Rascals, and Classified as the artists who influenced him, but it was local artists like himself he credits the most as defining his style. In the past five years McLean has taken his love of hip-hop and turned it into a passion. In that time he has been writing, recording, and performing throughout Alberta. “I mostly have to travel to other places like Calgary and Edmonton to do shows, but I’ve had a few successful shows here,” said McLean. “[Hiphop is] virtually nonexistent in Drumheller.

As far as anyone taking it seriously and trying to make it something there are only one or two people.” When not recording or on the road performing, McLean works in wire line well servicing, but even then he can’t put down his passion.

“It’s amazing. There were a couple times where it was stressful to point of wanting to give up, because I’d be working and things weren’t happening as fast as I wanted.”

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The musical dreams of a young Drumheller man are becoming a reality. Local hip-hop artist Jason McLean, also known by his stage name Sleezy, has released his first music video and will soon release his first album. For McLean, who has been performing and writing hip-hop songs since he was 16, the releases are a dream come true. “It’s amazing. There were a couple times where it was stressful to the point of wanting to give up, because I’d be working and things weren’t happening as fast as I wanted,” said McLean. “I’m just waiting for a few features from other artists and I’ve got a bit more to record myself.” Already one of those songs, Fifteen Minutes, hit the internet in the form of a music video and the numbers of views are steadily climbing. “When I wrote the song it was one of those moments where I was kind of getting tired and thinking about everything I had done before that. The fifteen minutes of fame is the basis of the song. If my fifteen minutes were up I was going to enjoy it,” said McLean. “The response I’ve got from the video, the stuff people are giving me back about my music, and almost releasing a CD is unbelievable. It’s a good feeling for sure.” McLean’s first album is expected to come out at the end of September. It contains McLean’s original work, including the songs Gone Crazy, Life I’ve Lived, My Life, Make My Move, You Need Me, and one song that means a lot to McLean. “There’s a song called You and Me and it’s probably the most personal song I’ve ever written. It’s about the relationship between me and my son’s mother. I’ve been writing it for eight months and

never really grew up in a sense, because I never got to that point where I believed I ever had to stop following my dreams. I’ll hopefully never quit unless I have to. It’s my biggest passion so I’ll never just walk away from it,” said McLean. “If I were to quit tomorrow I would spend the rest of my life regretting it.” To see the video, visit w w w.youtub e.com/ sleezymuzik. To learn more about McLean, check out www.reverbnation.com/mischiefmusik.

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How did you spend your August long weekend? Out of town? On the road? At the lake? At a campsite? Playing golf? None of the above? Well, with the weather the way it was, you could have enjoyed them all. Me, I did something I’ve never done before. Way back in April or May, I sat up one night after the late movie, and watched a fishing show. I like watching fishing, and it didn’t hurt that for once it was two young women. They were fly fishing for trout on a river. As I watched, I thought I recognized the mountains in the background and guessed the river was the Elk River, which runs through Fernie, B.C., my Dads birthplace, and favorite vacation spot of my youth. At the end of the show my suspicions were confirmed, it was the Elk River, and I wrote down the name of the guiding company, thinking that “someday” I might like to give that a try. Fly fishing that is. “Someday” came in June, when I called the guiding company. Of course I couldn’t get anyone by phone (more on that later), and had to resort to e-mail. Arrangements were made for the weekend of August 3,4,5, and I would wet my first fly the morning of the 4th. I drove down to Fernie on Thursday, arriving late in the afternoon. I went straight to my motel where I again tried to call my guide, to no avail. I wanted to meet with her on Friday so we might at least get acquainted, and I would know what to expect on Saturday. Friday morning I called again, this time leaving a message that I could be reached at the motel. I then went for breakfast and a hike. I got back, changed, and went to see my sister-in-law. When I told her I hadn’t yet reached my guide, she asked if she might have e-mailed me. Revealing the ignorance of a man who lives in a cave, I said I didn’t have my computer, whereupon she replied I could use her computer, as long as I knew my password. Who knew? Anyway, there it was, my guide would meet me in the parking lot of the motel at 6:00 p.m., and so she did. 10:00 o’clock Saturday morning I received my first lesson in fly casting. Becky, my guide, was most patient ( I don’t think I hooked her more than twice all day), and very knowledgeable. We were on the river from about 10:30 till about 6:30 in the evening. We had a nice lunch on the river, Becky put me where the fish were, and I hooked a great many. The woman yelled “Strike” more times than an MLB umpire. I hooked them, I just couldn’t land them. I’m not sure who was more frustrated. Ah well, it was one of the most pleasant afternoons ever spent. The sun, the river, the mountains, the elusive fish, and a woman to yell at me, yet do all the hard work. (Oh, and about the phones, the woman seems to have a propensity for dropping her cell phone into water, river water, dishwater, it doesn’t seem to matter). And that’s how I spent my August long weekend. So enjoyable was it, that I may very well do it again next year.

Jason McLean

“When I’m working by myself I work on rhymes in my head and practice my songs,” said McLean. His ﬁrst album hasn’t even been released yet and McLean is already looking forward to the second, which will include a song he wrote about Drumheller. “I’m deﬁnitely planning to do a video and hopefully get a lot of locals involved. It mentions the coal mine and the museums, so I’ll try to incorporate that,” said McLean. This, promised McLean, is only the beginning. “Aside from my family it’s the most important thing in my life. I

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Greg Robbin cruises the DORVA Motocross Track on his KTM 250F. It’s a four-stroke dirt bike equipped with an FMF Megabomb header and an FMF 4.1 exhaust. “The bike has an electric start, which said is nice because I’m an old man and can’t kick start a bike anymore,” Robbin said in a joking manner. He said he will never ride anything but orange. “The sport drug me in, just looked kinda cool and living here in Drumheller made it easy to access.”

This Summer at the Drumheller Church of the Nazarene Join us this summer at Riverside Park as we learn how to be TRANSFORMERS!

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Wednesday August 8 at 6:30 pm

In the event of rain Kidztown in the Park will take place at the Church

Finale August 15th at 6:00 pm at the Church Beginning Wednesday, September 19 An After School Program For Children Grades K-6

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The children will enjoy a program of healthy snacks, play time, games, music, fun, Bible based stories, & crafts! Registration - $20.00

Registration Contact Dorothy Reeder (403-823-7020) Or the Church (below)

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Church of the Nazarene - 627 6th St East, 403-823-2156 Find your copy on stands and in your mailbox

Every Friday. Call 403-823-2580 to place your ad today! Ask for Wendy or Kathryn

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Staying cautionary while enjoying water activities this summer

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There is nothing better on a hot summer day than to cool oďŹ&#x20AC; by taking a swim, a cruise on a boat, or a ďŹ&#x201A;oat down the Red Deer River as many locals do. However, caution needs to be kept in mind to stay safe around water, any water for that matter. Every year Albertans die from drowning. Here are some tips from Alberta Health Services and Canadian Red Cross on how to stay safe and enjoy the water during the warmer months: 1. Wear a life jacket or PFD All boats are required to have lifejackets or personal ďŹ&#x201A;oatation devices (PFD) for every single passenger on board. Wearing a lifejacket or PFD will signiďŹ cantly reduce the risk of drowning should an unexpected or unintentional entry to the water occur. 2. Know your environment Many drownings are the result of people not being aware of water temperature, currents, and wind conditions or changing weather factors. The presence of cold water, wind, waves, and darkness make recreational activities much

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more dangerous. 3. Check water depth Diving headďŹ rst into water should be avoided unless the individual is properly trained and the water has been checked for depth. 4. Supervision is key Children should always be supervised when swimming, and consider requiring all non-swimmers to wear a life jacket. 5. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mix alcohol and boating Consumption of alcohol while boating is a major factor in many boating-related incidents that result in a drowning.

6. Staggering Statistics Here are some common factors from the Canadian Red Cross examining drowning fatalities over a period of 10 years: Children ages one to four and men ages 15 to 44 are at the greatest risk of drowning. Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death for Canadian children ages one to four. It only takes a few centimetres of water to drown - enough to cover the mouth and nose. Factors for adults in water-related fatalities included water current

and alcohol consumption. These are just a few of the suggestions and statistics given by Alberta Health Services and the Canadian Red Cross regarding water safety.

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Wednesday Wing Night

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Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest live reptile display with more than 100 species displayed in bright naturalistic cages

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â&#x20AC;˘ Cobras â&#x20AC;˘ Gila Monsters â&#x20AC;˘ Anacondas â&#x20AC;˘ Crocodiles Fred the 600 lb American Alligator! Friendly, professional staďŹ&#x20AC; are always on hand to introduce you to one of our friendly Boa Constrictors or answer any questions you may have. Catch one of our many educational programs in the summer. Special Educational Programs are available for pre-booked groups.

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10 pc Chubby Chicken for $12 (from 5-8 p.m.)

Get ready... to uncover that Antique, Classic, Hot Rod, Muscle Car or Motorcycle. Tune her up, polish the chrome & with pipes rumbling... Cruise to the Dub & let everyone enjoy your work of art!

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While in Rosebud, be sure to visit Wild Horse Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s! Show this ad and receive 10% off all food (not including beverages and tax).

Fully licensed Hours: Wed - Sat, Noon - 8 pm Friday is Prime Rib Night! For reservations, call 403-677-2999

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Unique gifts for everyone on your list! DDesigner i Childrens Child Clothing. Cl th thi Giftware, Gift Fashion F hi Accessories A i

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Nature Trail: A hiking trail along the scenic Red Deer River gives an excellent view of the unique geological formations and wildlife in the Valley.

The Fossil Shop

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Little Church Dinosaur Golf & Country Club Golf Driving Range Bleriot Ferry

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WHIFS Flapjack House

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Buffet starts at 11 am â&#x20AC;˘ $8.95 per person Lobster 1 piece, 2lbs â&#x20AC;˘ ONLY $24.95

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Drumheller Regional Chamber of Development & Tourism

Nacmine Bleriot Ferry Carbon

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700 - Highway 9 South Drumheller

NEWCASTLE BAR in the Dinosaur Hotel

LEGEND Hospital

Hospital

Bernie and the Boys Bistro

Newcastle Park: Set on the banks of the Red Deer River, has a beach and walking trails, baseball diamonds, and picnic tables.

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Tourist information

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The Drumheller Valley is a unique, scenic valley, created by millions of years of erosion by wind and water. About 65 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed the hot tropical swamps and forests that covered this area. Today, the fossilized remains of the dinosaurs can be seen in museums all over the world, and the lush vegetation exists as coal seams throughout the area. The Valley was first inhabited by Thomas Greentree, who, in 1902, built his homestead on what is now the Town of Drumheller. The Greentree House became a stop-over place for early pioneers coming into the district. It was Sam Drumheller who first exploited rich coal reserves

in the area and conceived the idea of a townsite in the Valley. Jesse Gouge opened the first coal mine in 1911. In 1913, the Calgary-Drumheller railway line was opened and the coal industry boomed. More than 40 mines were soon operating in the Valley. Mining towns like Nacmine (short for North American Collieries Mine), Midlandvale, Rosedale, East Coulee, Wayne, and Newcastle developed notorious reputations as highrolling boomtowns with bootlegging and gambling. When gas and oil were discovered in other parts of Alberta, the importance of coal diminished and the economy of the Valley turned to other things.

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Today, the Town of Drumheller relies on agriculture, government services, oil and gas, and tourism for its economic prosperity. REPTILE WORLD

HEY KIDS!! Cool down at the

Badlands Historical Centre

Bus Depot

Rosedale Suspension Bridge Cambria Asteroid East Coulee E.C. School Museum Atlas Coal Mine Caracol Clay Studios Hwy 10x Hwy 36 Hwy 56 Wayne The Hoodoos

Post Office

RESTAURANT Chinese & Western Cuisine

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Visit Janet Grabner & John Dahm invite you to browse through their gallery and working studio ďŹ lled with their handmade treasures. Although weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open most days from 10 am to 4 pm, you can call ahead to make sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there! Photo by Mike Todor

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Unique gifts for everyone on your list! DDesigner i Childrens Child Clothing. Cl th thi Giftware, Gift Fashion F hi Accessories A i

Map of the

HOSPITAL

Delia Verdant Valley Handhills Lake

Town of Drumheller

Home of the

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Nature Trail: A hiking trail along the scenic Red Deer River gives an excellent view of the unique geological formations and wildlife in the Valley.

The Fossil Shop

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Little Church Dinosaur Golf & Country Club Golf Driving Range Bleriot Ferry

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45 3rd Ave. West, Drumheller, AB Î&#x2021; 403-823-3505

WHIFS Flapjack House

RESTAURANT Chinese & Western Cuisine

Buffet starts at 11 am â&#x20AC;˘ $8.95 per person Lobster 1 piece, 2lbs â&#x20AC;˘ ONLY $24.95

MIDLAND PROVINCIAL PARK

Business Hours 9 am - 9 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Free Internet Access Close to Econo Lodge & Shoppers Drug Mart

Medical Clinic

388 Centre Street, Downtown Drumheller 403-823-3030 k20c35m

Drumheller Regional Chamber of Development & Tourism

Nacmine Bleriot Ferry Carbon

Badlands Community Facility

2 for 1

pizza & pasta

Dump Station

TAKE OUT ONLY

700 - Highway 9 South Drumheller

NEWCASTLE BAR in the Dinosaur Hotel

LEGEND Hospital

Hospital

Bernie and the Boys Bistro

Newcastle Park: Set on the banks of the Red Deer River, has a beach and walking trails, baseball diamonds, and picnic tables.

H LEGEND

Tourist information

Free delivery within town limits on orders over $25.00 after 5 p.m.

403-823-6362

WORLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LARGEST DINOSAUR

Bernie and the Boys Bistro Can you believe it? 70 flavours of milkshakes and slush! Dare to try one!

information Portable water & dump stationTourist Medical Clinic

Bernie Made It!

Rotary Splash Park

OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday 305 - 4 Street West, Drumheller â&#x20AC;˘ 403-823-3318

Downtown Core

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Badlands Comuniity Faclity

* Daily Specials * Healthy Menu Choices * Fresh Homestyle Food * Specialty Coffees * Smoothies * Breakfast Bagels * Quesadillas * Desserts * Free Wireless Internet

Medical Clinic Here to make you happy. TM

RCMP Civic Centre/Library

Today, the Town of Drumheller relies on agriculture, government services, oil and gas, and tourism for its economic prosperity. REPTILE WORLD

HEY KIDS!! Cool down at the

Badlands Historical Centre

Bus Depot

Rosedale Suspension Bridge Cambria Asteroid East Coulee E.C. School Museum Atlas Coal Mine Caracol Clay Studios Hwy 10x Hwy 36 Hwy 56 Wayne The Hoodoos

Post Office

RESTAURANT Chinese & Western Cuisine

Rotary Splash Park

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Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Summer time â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til 10 p.m.)

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Soooâ&#x20AC;Ś Where ya from? Throughout summertime, The Weekender will be looking for visitors to the valley and sharing their stories with inSide readers.

Tania and Barrie Albert Auckland, New Zealand Who are you? Tania and Barrie Albert Where are you from? Auckland, New Zealand What brings you to Drumheller? We came here for the 2012 World Outrigger Sprint Championships in Calgary, which are canoe races. I [Tania] am a paddler. We decided to check Drumheller out for the day. What do you like most about Drumheller? Everything. This whole place is amazing. The politeness of the people has been great, and to ďŹ nd a museum like this in what seems like the middle of nowhere is great.

What would you change about the valley? Nothing. The weather has been beautiful, so what more could we ask for. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also noticed there is a great variety of healthy food here. Being into sports, eating healthy is a big priority. If we came to visit your town what would you suggest us to see? We would suggest the Sky Tower in Auckland. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sort of like the Calgary Tower but with a bigger observation ďŹ&#x201A;oor. New Zealand is also great for sailing!

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Historic Centre takes aim at fresh new look Michael James | inSide Drumheller

One of the Valley’s most iconic men is looking a little on the pale side these days. The Drumheller and District Museum Society is giving Big John a fresh makeover. The white and black look currently is not a fashion statement and is only the ﬁrst phase. Soon volunteers will give him a new paint job. “We’ve taken to calling him our coal mimer,” said Sharesse Thompson, president/volunteer manager of the Drumheller and District Museum Society. “We’re going for more of the au-

thentic look. When he got repainted when we ﬁrst moved down here, it looked cartoony. Now we’ve got more realistic colours.” Big John overalls will be a denim blue similar to what coal miners used to wear. However, there is more in the works for the museum than a fresh coat of paint for Big John. “Some of our plans include a complete overhaul of the organization. It is our greatest dream to take our existing building and work to restructure the exterior to entice visitors down our street. This will include new murals and drop banners,” said Thompson. There are plans to address

interior of the building as well. The front desk and gift shop were redone several years ago with a fresh new look, but the galleries retain a retro look from the 1970’s. “Plans for the main galleries are ever changing as we seem to run into some problems along the way. However, we plan on putting in all new cabinets and lighting,” said Thompson. Another ongoing project is archiving their large collection of historic artifacts. The museum can be found on 3rd Avenue and 1st Street East and faced some challenges over the years. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and more are needed to

help move the museum forward. Volunteers are needed to help with manning the building during operating hours and with the work planned for the museum. “It’s an entirely volunteer organization. Even a couple hours here and there would help out a lot,” said Thompson. Thompson has been volunteering for 11 years and would never look back.

“I was working at the Tyrrell Museum at the time and I was asked one summer to help out here. I fell in love with the place and the history and have been here ever since,” said Thompson. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Thompson at 403-8208544. It is planned to have Big John, the “coal mimer”, repainted in the next couple weeks and is just the tip of

the iceberg of what’s happening at the Badlands Historic Centre.

Sharesse Thompson, president/volunteer manager of the Drumheller and District Museum Society with the famous Big John, who has stood in front of the Badlands Historic Centre for years. Big John is being repainted and there are plans in the works to improve the remainder of the museum. inSide photo by Michael James

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Countdown hits three weeks for Dinosaur Half Marathon Michael James | inSide Drumheller

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nosaur Half Marathon will hit “Go!” Organizers are busy getting things together for the big day and runners continue

Want to get in on the fun? Those interesting in participating are encouraged to register as soon as possible. The earlier you register the better chance you have of getting one of the oﬃcial Dinosaur Valley Half Marathon tee shirts. Registration so far, compared to last year, is down. “We’re down in registrations from Drumheller. As of yesterday [Tuesday], it was 14 percent down on local entries,” said Kloot. “We’d like people to register as soon as possible so we can things ready and get everybody in the 10k or 21k a shirt.” However, registrations from out of town are on par with the previous year, which plays an important role in the local economy. “We’re basically extending the summer season by another week. We bring in about 600 participants from out of town, who get hotel rooms, visit the local attractions, and eat here,” said Kloot. Organizers are busy getting everything ready for the big day, but more volunteers are needed to help make the event go as smoothly as possible. “Arrangements are all going well, we’re praying for good weather, and our sponsors have stepped up to the plate again,” said Kloot. “ We still have room for volunteers for the day, and for water and feeding tables. Any groups who wants to man a water table can contact me.” To register for the half marathon, 10 k, or 5k visit www.dinosaurhalf.com. Those interested in volunteer and helping out our athletes can contact Kloot at 403-823-4000.

their training for one of Drumheller’s largest sporting events. inSide Drumheller spoke with organizer Colin Kloot to learn about what training is needed to prepare for race day. “If you’ve been training, this Friday should be your last long run. For a serious contender their last long run this weekend should be 15 kilometres,” explained Kloot. “In two weeks it tapers oﬀ a bit more and you shouldn’t be running more than 10 kilometres and then 5 kilometres. In the last week your run should be between 1 and 2 kilometres.” Training tapers oﬀ to give muscles an opportunity to rest and restore themselves. “It’s for fatigue. If you’re a serious runner, the bulk of your training should be done,” said Kloot. “In the last week you should be taking in more carbohydrates, such as pasta.” “For the half marathon, if you haven’t started training it’s really too late. I would suggest walking it, or doing the 10k or 5k.” The half marathon isn’t the only way to get involved in the event. There will be 10k and

Victor Bustamante (left) and Joe Sanchez in the 2011 Dinosaur Valley Half Marathon. The run is less than a month away and runners will be toning down their training to prepare for the big day by running shorter

5k events as well. In all three events, runners are allowed to run or walk. “In the 5k almost anyone of any ability can get through,” said Kloot. “It’s a family outing or for those who wish to make this their ﬁrst event it’s a good starting point.” The 10k requires a little bit more commitment. “It’s got some challenges. If you want to run the 10k and haven’t done anything and are reasonably ﬁt, run two to three kilometres every second day,” said Kloot. “If you take it easy you can jog through, but you can walk as well.”

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Dust oﬀ those skates and hockey sticks Drumheller, it’s time to get ready for hockey season. However, before the season starts, parents have a little homework to do so their kids can play Canada’s national pastime. A new requirement this year from Hockey Alberta for minor hockey parents is to complete the online Respect in Sport course. “The big new thing is the Respect in Sport

online course. At least one parent in each family has to do the Respect in Sport course or their kids can’t play hockey after December 1. It’s a really good course for parents to learn how to behave. Sometimes they don’t really see what they’re acting like and are in their own little bubble,” said Drumheller Minor Hockey Association president Jason Ewing. The program, which can be found at, www. hockeyalberta.ca, was made a requirement in response to parents ver-

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bally, and in some extreme cases even physically abusing volunteer oﬃcials. “The number one reason cited for coaches, managers and oﬃcials of all ages leaving a sport is unacceptable parent behaviour,” claims the Hockey Alberta website. “It’s something to help the parents realize it’s fun for the kids and there are volunteers everywhere on the ice. They need to respect that, because it’s for the kids. Hopefully the course helps everyone realize the importance of sportsmanship, which is the main goal of minor sports,” said Ewing. However, Ewing commented on the high caliber of parents in Drumheller, but notes there are some horror stories within the league. “In Drumheller we don’t have too many is-

sues with our fans, but it is out there. There are some interesting stories out there about abuse of oﬃcials,” said Ewing. Last year, Hockey Alberta focused on head shots. Tougher penalties have resulted in fewer instances of deliberate head shots. Referees will still be vigilant in spotting blows to the head. “The referees were really focused on watching for that and the penalties were quite severe,” said Ewing. “I would say the numbers are down, especially the intentional ones. I believe it really opened people’s eyes to intentional contacts for sure.” In two weeks, on August 30, the Drumheller Minor Hockey Association will be taking registrations for the upcoming season. Registrations will be taking place in the Drumheller Memo-

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rial Arena lounge from 5 to 8 p.m. Minor hockey organizers are hoping to see another strong turnout this year. “The numbers were good, especially in our younger age groups, which is great. We’re expecting the number of younger players to be high again,” said Ewing. “We’re hoping we won’t get in a situation where we don’t have enough players for two teams, but too many for one team. The big thing is to get as many returnees as possible and a lot of new, younger kids.” Normally registration only occurs at the Fall Sports, Recreation, and Arts Expo. This year, in addition to the Expo, we wanted to try something diﬀerent. “We want to get a better head count on numbers so we can be a little

more organized for our evaluations and get a little more ice time for our kids before the league starts,” said Ewing. One of the goals this year will be to get players as much ice time as possible. A lot of towns have two ice surfaces, which makes a diﬀerence. You see some teams get a lot better over the season and it comes down to having more practice,” said Ewing. To learn more about Drumheller Minor Hockey, visit www. drumhellerminorhockey.com. The Respect in Sport course can be found at www.hockeyalbert.ca. “I feel hockey is important in giving kids some structure and guidance,” said Ewing. “They also get to spend a lot of weekends with friends.”

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Drumheller Minor Hockey will be lacing up skates soon and parents are asked to complete the mandatory Respect in Sport course online at www.hockeyalberta.com. The new requirement from Hockey Alberta aims to teach

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