Drumheller Alta, - On October 11th 2019 Drumheller RCMP were investigating a complaint from a concerned citizen about a suspicious vehicle. Later the same day, a patrol officer located the vehicle parked in Downtown Drumheller. While investigating the vehicle, a green 2004 Audi stationwagon, it was determined the plate on the vehicle was not a match and had been stolen. A female passenger of the vehicle was detained exiting a nearby business and soon after police entered the business to look fo

Life-long benefactor of the Kneehill Historical Museum, Ethel Jasman-Skokowski, was the first to use the persons-with-disabilities ramp into the Village School last week and to ring the school bell. Her support combined with a grant of $7,000 from Alberta Tourism & Culture and the skill of local trades people gives community access to the recently restored Museum addition, to be officially opened to the public next June. Ruth Wright, a Historical Society director and enthusiastic guide, too

Kneehill County held their regular Council meeting October 8, 2019.

Policing Services Funding
As part of the Province’s consultation process in regard to policing costs, Council moved to direct Administration to send a response letter indicating Council’s concerns with the police funding proposal for Alberta. Alberta’s draft proposal includes 291 municipalities who are not currently paying for policing, to begin paying a percentage of frontline policing costs. Said the CAO, &ld

Ed and Terry Stephan, of Kneehill Funeral Services, will often stop at Tro-Val School in the mornings while on their daily walks. The children and staff love to start their day being greeted by Ed, Terry, Urnest and Cas(ket). Recently, they had a special delivery of a $300 donation to the school’s Forgotten Lunch Program. Tro-Val School staff and students want to thank Ed and Terry and their beautiful dogs for their generous donation and welcome visits.