Dumheller Magazine

DRUMHELLERBUSINESSANDCOMMUNITYPROFILE

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DIN OSAURS • DIS COVERY • OPPORTUNIT YDinosaur Capital

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The rich, rolling farmlands suddenlybreak away to reveal an astonishing,twisting, turning canyon, walled withmulti-colored layers of sandstone,mudstone and coal alternating withshale sequences. The rock layersdate back to the Late CretaceousPeriod, just before the demise of thedinosaurs. Drumheller is located inthe Heart of the Canadian Badlands.We are one the few areas in theworld where the sedimentary layersfrom earlier time periods have beenscraped off by natural processes,exposing a rich cache of fossils andeven complete dinosaur skeletons.

Drumheller is a favorite destination forover 500,000 visitors each year. Wehave over 50 attractions locatedwithin a 100 square kilometre area.

Today, the economy of Drumheller isfuelled by its booming tourism sector,vast agricultural industry, and large

oil and gas interests, and by the spirit,energy, and ingenuity of our 8,000citizens.

Drumheller offers the visitor and thosecontemplating taking up residencein the town a quality of life that hasmany larger city amenities but thepace and charm of a small town.The Town has an exciting history thatgoes back to the day whenthousands of men workedunderground in the coal mines,providing coal for a growing westernCanada. Residential lots arereasonably priced for those wishingto build their home. Forentrepreneurs, commercial andindustrial lots are also available atreasonable prices. For those wishingto retire, no better area exists to beable to walk in comfort and safety.Come visit for a day, and you couldstay for a lifetime.

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Message From Town Council p4

Emergency Services p5

Quick Facts p6

Maps p8

Community Lifestyle p10

Arts & Culture p12

WELCOME TODRUMHELLER


MESSAGEFROMTOWNCOUNCIL

Drumheller is a scenic and attractive community to callhome. Drumheller has many amenities, well —plannedsubdivisions, green spaces and facilities. We are thehub for medical, recreational and retail shopping forthe region. The Town of Drumheller strives at buildingand maintaining a lifestyle that our residentsappreciate. Town Council and Administration takegreat pride in delivering the highest level of service toresidents. We are committed to maintainingDrumheller’s safe and friendly neighborhoods as well asmaking Drumheller a hub for the region.

We are currently building the Badlands CommunityFacility. This facility will start with a field house, runningtrack, fitness centre, meeting facilities and a new publiclibrary, followed by an arena and curling rink as fundingbecomes available. The first phase of this facility will becompleted in 2011.

Our residents enjoy all of the services of a large centrein a small friendly community. We have a goodselection of grocery stores, retail stores, bankinginstitutions, several hotels, motels andmany restaurants.Families will enjoy our park areas, playgrounds, churchesand our handi-bus service. Our residents are proud toshow off our tourist attractions when friends and familycome to visit.

The Town of Drumheller has seen steady growth inpopulation, also commercial, residential and industrialgrowth in the past decade. Building permits totaledclose to $150,000,000.00 since 2000.

On behalf of our Town Council and Administration wewelcome you to Drumheller.


EMERGENCIES DIAL 911Fire ProtectionAdministration: 403-823-1300

Drumheller is served by a 50 member volunteer firedepartment. It includes 10 apparatus: 3 pumpers, 3tankers, 1-105’ aerial snorkel, rescue truck, 1 personnelcarrier and a rescue boat. The Drumheller FireDepartment operates out of three district halls:Rosedale, East Coulee and Drumheller.

Police Services (RCMP)Administration: 403-823-759075 Riverside Drive E

Drumheller is served by a local detachment of the RoyalCanadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The Town Detachment has 9 members: 1 staff sergeant,1 corporal and 7 constables. The Rural Detachment has4 members: 1 corporal and 3 constables.

Ambulance ServicesAdministration: 403-823-1326703-2nd Ave West.

Ambulance service is provided through the hospital.Helicopter ambulance service out of Calgary (*STARS*)is utilized for critical transfers as required.

Drumheller Health Centre HospitalAdministration: 403-823-6500351 - 9 Street NW.

Valley Veterinary Clinic114 South Railway Ave E403-823-3048

Town of Drumheller703 - 2nd Avenue WestDrumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y3P: 403-823-6300; F: 403-823-7739www.dinosaurvalley.com

EMERGENCYSERVICES

Drumheller Pool 403-823-1322 20 - 1 Ave. W

Leisure Services 403-823-1324 703 - 2nd Ave. W

Public Works 403-823-1330 117 - 7 Ave. SE

Library 403-823-5382 224 Centre St.

Visitor InformationCentre 403-823-8100 601- 1st Ave West


* In 1999 The Town and Drumheller and the MD ofBadlands Amalgamated. The Town of Drumheller nowcomprises of East Coulee, Rosedale, and Nacmine.

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DRUMHELLERQUICK FACTS

POPULATION

MUNICIPAL STATUS - TOWNLATITUDE - 51/28N

LONGITUDE - 112/42WELEVATION - 792M OR 2597 FT. ABOVE SEA LEVEL

DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CENTERS

CALGARY 138KMEDMONTON 279KMBANFF 263KMVANCOUVER 1114KMSASKATCHEWAN BORDER 221KMBC BORDER 288KMUSA BORDER 325KM

ECONOMIC BASE:AGRICULTURE • TOURISM • OIL&GAS • MANUFACTURING

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Drumheller’s municipal airport is located 5 km northwestof the town. The lighted and asphalt runway is 3,500 feetlong, 75 feet wide and runs north/south. There are tie-downs available at no charge and fuel is also availablewhen pre-arranged. The terminal provides a waitingarea, washroom and phone. Radio communicationsare hosted on Unicom frequency 1228. There is noairport landing fees. A courtesy car is available uponrequest

Calgary International Airport 130 Km SWEdmonton International Airport 240 Km NW

AIRPORTS

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness centers, tennis courts,ball diamonds, golf course, curling rink, outdoor skatingrinks, bowling alley, arena, parks and trails, soccer fields,football fields, ski-hill, laser tag, and skateboarding. Anew Facility which will include a field house and runningtrack will be completed in 2011.

RECREATIONAL SERVICES

Professional, skilled and unskilled labour is availablewith in the town through MH Enterprises. They workwith Service Canada and Alberta Employment andImmigration to provide residents and businesses withemployment solutions.

LABOUR MARKET

New subdivisions are being developed offering single-family dwellings from starter homes to upper-endaccommodation. Drumheller has affordable housing,subsidized housing, assisted living and housing forseniors.

HOUSING

Immediate trading area population of 11,000. Theexpanded area includingWheatland County, KneehillCounty Special Areas and various towns andmunicipalities, serving a population of over 40,000.

TRADING AREA

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Mean Summer Temperature 23˚C

Mean Winter Temperature -2.1˚C

Average Precipitation 32.5 cm / 12.8 in.

CLIMATE

PublicGreentree School [K-6],Drumheller Composite High School [7-12]. **

SeparateSt. Anthony's School provides education for Grades K to 12***

** Drumheller Composite High School is undergoing a majorrenovation (2010)

*** A new school is under construction for St. Anthony’s’ (2010)

Post SecondaryDrumheller residents have access to post-secondary institutions inOlds, Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton, through the Drumhellerand District Learning Centre. Drumheller is also home to MediaArts Xcelerator Campus.

Drumheller Outreach SchoolWe provide an alternative education, in a safe and caringenvironment, promoting positive learning attitudes, respect anddignity, in keeping with the needs and life situations of students.Students build their own programs from Alberta Educationapproved courses and within guidelines, set their own long andshort term goals.

“MAX Campus is proud be Drumheller’s first post-secondaryinstitute. Our courses, offered in-class or on-line, consist of NewMedia, Graphic Arts, 2D Classical Animation, 3D Animation,Visual Effects, and Game Development. Our curriculum, taughtby industry professionals, prepares students with the knowledgeof current software, and creative input into this exciting, high-demand industry. Students are schooled to work in print media,graphic design, web graphics, gaming, special effects, and thefilm industries, by creating individual portfolios for potentialemployers. School years begin each September, and coursesrun 9-11 months in length. MAX Campus is fully licensed andqualifies for all provincial and government student fundingprograms. Get Animated!”

Drumheller and District Further EducationThe Drumheller and District Further Education Council (DDFEC)has been providing certificate as well as non-credit adultlearning opportunities for 30 years. We use quality, certifiedinstructors to assist you in your employment enhancement. Weare here to assist you to further your education through DistanceLearning Diplomas. We are also qualified to supervise mostDistance Learning and on-line exams. DDFEC also offers avariety of general interest courses in the Arts and Community

EDUCATION

1. Waste Water TreatmentThe facilities are adequate to serve apopulation of 15,000. The upgrading of thewaste water treatment facility will becompleted in the fall of 2010.

2. Waste ManagementThe Drumheller landfill site has a life expectancyof 50 years. Drumheller serves as the base for theDrumheller and District Solid WasteManagement Association that services 20municipalities and a population of 27,000.

3. Electric Power and Natural GasReadily available from utility companies.

4. Cellular and Regular phone serviceAvailable from private telecommunicationscompanies. High-Speed internet and dataservices are available

5. Water SupplyThe quality of water in the Drumheller Valley isexcellent. The water treatment system has thecapacity to serve 15,000 residents. The town alsosupplies other municipalities in the area withwater.

UTILITY SERVICES

MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ARTERIESEAST-WEST HIGHWAY 9 & 10NORTH - SOUTH HIGHWAY 56

Issues. These non- credit classes are stimulating and fun and varywith the current interest trends.

DDFEC is a part of your Drumheller Adult Learning Center, alongwith the Family and Adult Literacy Program. The Center is here toassist you in all your English and Computer Literacy needs and hasmany low cost and subsidized programs.

DDFEC is one of over 80 Community Adult Learning Councils inAlberta who receive funding from Alberta Learning, CommunityPrograms Branch. Visit www.communitylearning.info orwww.Drumfurthered.com for more info.


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The Badlands Community Facility

The Town of Drumheller is constructing the BadlandsCommunity Facility. The construction will start with a fieldhouse, running track, fitness centre, meeting facilitiesand a new public library followed by an arena andcurling rink as funding becomes available. The newBadlands Community Facility is scheduled to open in2011. This facility will offer excellent recreation facilitiesas well as meeting and banquet facilities for up to 500people.

Recreation

Today, the local recreational facilities include the 2,500-seat Drumheller Memorial Arena, Drumheller Aquaplex,Drumheller Curling Rink, Drumheller Valley Ski Hill, 4outdoor skating rinks, 14 ball diamonds, tennis courts, apathway system along the Red Deer River, an 18-holegolf course, 2 fitness centres, and a bowling lane.

Sandstone Bowling Lanes features 8 lanes of 5 pinbowling, a pool table, video games indoor BBQ, glowbowling and a recreational lounge.

Resort areas and parks include the Newcastle BeachRecreation Area, Midland Provincial Park, CommunityParks (Nacmine, Rosedale, Wayne, Midland), andRiverview Park. In addition, there are numerous smallerparks throughout the Town (totaling over 150 acres) withthe showpiece being the water fountain and spray parkat Centennial Park.

Nearby provincial parks include Dry Island BuffaloProvincial Park and Little Fish Lake Provincial Park.Campgrounds include River Grove Campground,Dinosaur Trailer Park, Dinosaur Trail R.V. Resort, BleriotFerry Campground, Kokopelli Kampground and R.V.Park and 9 Community Campgrounds.

Community Organizations

A full range of federal, provincial and municipalservices are available in Drumheller.

There are also more than 40 non-governmentalassociations, service clubs and support groups, andmore than 30 sports, recreation and social clubs. Acomplete directory of Community Services is availablefrom the Town of Drumheller Community ServicesDepartment.

COMMUNITYLIFESTYLE



Drumheller Public LibraryThe Library, created in 1922, reaches around the worldwith free Interlibrary Loans, through membership in theMarigold Library System and The Alberta Library.Members’ cards are accepted at 285 libraries inAlberta. We have +35,000 items in-house: books, DVDs,CDs, MP3s, videos, magazines, newspapers, microfilmsof area newspapers from 1914, maps, puzzles, and localinformation. Programs for all ages occur year-round.We have public-use computers, wireless access, aMerlin Reader for low vision users, and a specialcomputer station for physically & learning-challengedusers. The computerized Polaris TRAC catalogueaccesses about 158 libraries in our consortium.

ArtDrumheller has a thriving art community. Throughoutthe Valley you will find many artisans. In the downtowncare you will find a number of art galleries that featurelocal art.

Music FestivalDrumheller has held a music festival for over 80 years.This festival features many local youth in variouscategories such as theatre, piano, violin, choir andvarious other instruments.

Passion PlayCreated in 1994, The Canadian Badlands Passion Playhas gained national and international prom¬inence asone of North America’s top ‘must see’ cultural andtourism events. This event provides its audiences with adramatic retelling of the life, death, and resurrection ofJesus Christ. The 200+ performer play is presented in a30-acre natural badlands canyon bowl whose stark anddramatic geographical surroundings and acousticsmirror those of ancient Israel. The Canadian BadlandsPassion Play runs annually for six days in July.

East Coulee Spring FestSince 1994 our residents have celebrated the comingof spring with 12 hours of music and family-orienteddaytime activities. This music festival features all typesof music from folk, rock, roots, country, and blue grass toblues. The event happens every April with proceedsgoing towards the East Coulee Big School Museum

Rosebud TheatreRosebud Theatre is truly an incredible experience.Located in Rosebud (25 minutes from Drumheller) thetheatre arts school puts on 5 shows per year. Previousshows have included “Man of LaMancha, Fiddler on theRoof, Godspell, Christmas in Wales and many others.The Rosebud experience includes dinner in the quaintand beautifulhamlet of Rosebud.

KaleidoscopeTheatreEstablished in 1981,the KaleidoscopeTheatre isDrumheller andarea’s oldesttheatre company.The Theatre has performed many plays and musicalswhich have included; I bring you Flowers, Annie,Cabaret, Footloose, and Grease.

Movie TheatreThe Napier Theatre features the latest movies. Locatedin Downtown Drumheller at 20- 3 Ave E,

Royal Tyrrell MuseumThe Royal Tyrrell Museum is a world-renowned museumand research facility situated in the rugged Albertabadlands in Midland Provincial Park, six kilometres westof Drumheller. Over 400,000 people a year visitCanada’s only museum devoted exclusively to thestudy and display of palaeontology.

Now open is the Museum’s newest exhibit, AlbertaUnearthed: 25 stories of discovery. This special 25thanniversary exhibit showcases 25 of its most significantspecimens and recounts rarely told stories of discovery.

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One highlight is a stunningTyrannosaurus rex discovered by twoteens while fishing in southwesternAlberta. Nicknamed “Black Beauty”because of its unusual hue, this T. rexis undoubtedly one of the mostbeautiful, and rare palaeontologicalspecimens in the world.

Other gallery highlights includeCretaceous Alberta, wherespectacular life-sized Albertosaurusmodels transport visitors back 69million years to ancient Alberta,Lords of the Land, a collection ofsome of the Museum’s most rare,fragile, and scientifically significantcarnivorous specimens, and truecentrepiece of the Museum, the

grand Dinosaur Hall, home to one of the largest collections of dinosaurskeletons in the world.

During the summer months, the Museum also offers a variety of creative,fun, and educational summer programs that add an entirely newdimension to your day in the badlands. Visitors of all ages can touch realfossils, dig in a quarry, hike the badlands, or make a fossil cast. Visitwww.tyrrellmuseum.com for more information.



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