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Province Announces Drumheller as Grant Recipient for the Drought and Flood Protection Program

The Town of Drumheller is one of several recipients of grant funding for the Alberta Drought and Flood Protection Program. Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas notified…

Posted on: Aug. 12 2024

Understanding Vibration Monitoring

Understanding Vibration Monitoring: A Key Component of Drumheller’s Flood Mitigation Project (youtube.com)...

Posted on: Jul. 16 2024

Drumheller Resiliency Flood and Mitigation Office Announces Progress on Berm Infrastructure Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drumheller Resiliency Flood and Mitigation Office Announces Progress on Berm Infrastructure Project (Drumheller, AB – June 25, 2024) – The Drumheller Resiliency…

Posted on: Jun. 26 2024

Information for Adjacent Property Landowners

It is important to ensure the protection and integrity of the flood protection berm adjacent to your property as outlined in the Land Use Bylaw and in this document. Damaging and/or disturbing…

Posted on: May. 31 2024

North Drumheller Flood Improvements - Fly Over Video

Are you curious about the work going on in North Drumheller?Watch the link below of our Fly Over Video and get a bird’s eye view of the work taking place and general idea of what you…

Posted on: May. 22 2024

East Coulee - Phase 2 - Construction Schedule

Contractors are to be on site for scheduled work starting the beginning of June in East Coulee. For a clear image of the works that will be taking place in 2024 please see the below link.…

Posted on: May. 9 2024

East Coulee Berm Project Start Up Construction Notice

Construction for Phase 1 of the East Coulee Berm Project will resume the week of April 28, 2024. Construction for Phase 2 of the East Coulee Berm Project will begin early June.   For your…

Posted on: Apr. 23 2024

Drumheller Resiliency and Flood Mitigation Project 2023 - Drone Overview

To take a look at all of the work completed for the Drumheller Resiliency and Flood Mitigation Project in 2023, please check out our YouTube video by clicking here. ...

Posted on: Mar. 19 2024

Downtown Berm Pathways - Spring 2024

The Downtown Berm pathway closure will remain in place until the new pathway is in place and work is complete in the area (including railing installation).   Work will resume as soon…

Posted on: Mar. 18 2024

East Coulee Phase 2 Construction Information

Phase 2 of the East Coulee Project is underway, with tree clearing having begun in February. Wrap up is anticipated at the end of March.    The Town of Drumheller has begun advertising…

Posted on: Mar. 18 2024

North Drumheller Flood Improvements Projects and Tree Clearing Plan

Tree clearing work in the North Drumheller Berm area started at the beginning of March 2024, ahead of the annual bird nesting window, and is anticipated to be completed at the end of April…

Posted on: Mar. 18 2024

Important Notice: North Drumheller Tree Clearing

In preparation for the upcoming construction season, our teams are preparing to do some tree clearing in the North Drumheller Flood Improvements Projects area. To prepare for the tree clearing…

Posted on: Mar. 18 2024

Historic Resources Assessment in North Drumheller and East Coulee

Attention North Drumheller and East Coulee residents!  As part of regulatory approvals for construction, the Town of Drumheller is required to investigate the possibility of historic resources…

Posted on: Mar. 6 2024

Important Notice: East Coulee Tree Removal

Attention East Coulee Residents!  Ensuring the safety and well-being of our community is our top priority, and we want to inform our residents about upcoming tree removal work that will…

Posted on: Jan. 16 2024

Provincial Flood Mapping Public Engagement Opportunity

The Provincial government has released draft flood maps meant to improve public safety, support emergency management and help build safer and more resilient communities over the long term. …

Posted on: Jan. 16 2024

East Coulee Update

Attention East Coulee residents!   The Flood Office would like to bring to your attention the latest developments concerning our flood mitigation projects within the East Coulee community: …

Posted on: Nov. 23 2023

Important Update: Downtown Berm Construction Paused and Pathway Detour

During the winter months, downtown berm construction activities will be paused due to snow, colder temperatures and frozen ground conditions. Consequently, the downtown berm area will be…

Posted on: Nov. 3 2023

Flood Office Updated Project Schedule

The updated schedule is now available for berm construction projects in Midland, Newcastle, Grove Plaza, Willow Estates, Downtown Drumheller, Michichi Creek West and East, Hospital, East…

Posted on: Oct. 19 2023

Public Notice for East Coulee Residents

Attention East Coulee Residents, The Flood Office is commencing test pit excavation in East Coulee as a vital component of ongoing flood mitigation initiatives taking place in the community.…

Posted on: Oct. 6 2023