Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

140 Riverside Dr E, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4

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Chainsaw Wizards – Drumheller, AB – Power & Precision International Sculpting Event – May 16 to 19, 2025

Drumheller is stepping onto the international arts stage! Alberta’s biggest tree carving festival returns this May long weekend, bringing incredible live art to the Valley.
For the first time, Chainsaw Wizards is going global! In partnership with world-renowned carver Marina Cole (Chainsaw Spirit), we’re launching Power & Precision – an International Sculpting
Event featuring top artists from Japan, Germany, Czechia, the U.S., and more.
Watch as fallen trees are transformed into stunning works of art. Enjoy live music, great food, and the unique beauty of the Drumheller Valley.
Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable experience!
Our much-anticipated event is set to unfold during the May long weekend.

This event is for all ages, food and live music will be a part of the experience! We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Grounds: 10 Riverside Drive West, Drumheller Alberta (former curling rink site)

Official Program Schedule:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
•1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Event Setup & Trail Stoppers
Friday, May 16, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Carving Begins (includes a one-hour quick carve at 1:00 PM)
Saturday, May 17, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Main Carvings (includes a one-hour quick carve at 1:00 PM)
• 12:00pm-1:00pm | Valley Cruisers Drive By along Riverside Drive to the World’s Largest Dinosaur
• 6:30 PM | Meet the Carvers at the Beer Tent
• Beer Garden running from 1:00pm-8:00pm and Jason Blanke, our live DJ!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Main Carvings (includes a one-hour quick carve at 1:00 PM)
• Beer Garden running from 1:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, May 19, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Finishing Touches on Main Pieces
Food Trucks
• Munchie Machine
• Bannock Taco stand – – Dry Canyon Collectibles
• The Little Donut Bakery – mini donuts
• Berta Burritos tent
• Black Mountain Roasters Van
• Bikes and Bites (inside the Badlands Community Facility)
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Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 11-17

Raise awareness by sharing “Food Allergy Myths and Facts”
Myth: Food allergies are not that serious.
Fact: Food allergies can be a life-threatening disease.
Myth: Eating a little bit of a food that you are allergic to won’t hurt you.
Fact: Even a trace amount of a food allergen can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis in some people.
The food a person is allergic to must be completely removed from their diet for them to stay safe and live well.
Myth: Each reaction will get worse and worse.
Fact: Food allergy reactions are unpredictable.
Myth: Food allergies are the same as food intolerances.
Fact: Food intolerance does not involve an immune system reaction.
Myth: If a food allergy test is positive, you have a food allergy.
Fact: Positive skin prick or blood test results for a food allergy are not always accurate and can sometimes give “false positive” results.
Myth: Peanut allergy is the most dangerous food allergy.
Fact: No single food allergy poses a greater threat than another.
Myth: A food allergy always develops in childhood.
Fact: A food allergy can occur at any age, well into adulthood.
Myth: Antihistamines will stop an allergic reaction.
Fact: Antihistamines can help relieve some symptoms like an itchy mouth or skin, but they DO NOT stop anaphylaxis.
Myth: Once you develop a food allergy, you cannot outgrow it.
Fact: It is possible to outgrow your food allergies with age.
However, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish are less likely to be outgrown.
Myth: If you don’t have an allergic reaction within 30 minutes of being exposed to your allergen, you won’t have one.
Fact: Symptoms can start within a few seconds of eating a food allergen, but it can take up to 2 hours for symptoms to appear.
Myth: If a food doesn’t traditionally contain an allergen, or you don’t see the allergen listed in the description, it’s safe to eat.
Fact: Allergens can appear in unexpected places.
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Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre

How can we help? Our programs are free and confidential.
We are a Centre dedicated to offering grace, education, and compassionate support throughout all stages of pregnancy to men, women, and families. Our free and confidential services are available in a safe, judgment-free environment to individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, income, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other circumstances.
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Are you looking for specific support or programs for your circumstances? Contact us or explore our programs: https://www.pregnancycare.ca/programs
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Understanding Prediabetes

Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but are not yet high enough to be classified as Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). T2D is a chronic condition where the body is unable to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar that may result in other complications like heart disease or nerve damage.
What causes prediabetes?
Our body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. The hormone insulin helps move the glucose into our cells to be used for energy. In prediabetes, insulin does not work as well as it used to.
For people with prediabetes, it is important to know that blood sugar levels are affected by what and when you eat. Tips for eating to manage blood sugars include:
1. Limit juices and drinks with added sugar: Choose whole fruit or flavor water with lemon or lime.
2. Eat 3 meals a day, with about 4 to 6 hours between meals. This can manage blood sugar and feelings of hunger.
3. Build your plate according to Diabetes Canada: Cover ½ your plate with vegetables. Cover ¼ of your plate with whole grain products or starchy vegetables. Put protein foods on the remaining ¼. Visit diabetes.ca/nutrition to find the healthy eating section with additional tips.
4. Choose foods with fibre: Aim for 30 grams or more per day.
Fibre slows down digestion and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
5. Choose unsaturated fats: Prediabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease. Replacing saturated fat in the diet with unsaturated fat can help decrease this risk.
Getting active to prevent prediabetes
Physical activity helps your body use insulin to lower blood sugar levels. Start slowly and build up to 30 minutes each day, 5 to 7 days a week. Brisk walking, swimming, cycling, or resistance training. Even a brief 10-minute walk after a meal has been shown to improve blood sugar levels
Excess body weight is a factor that may contribute to having prediabetes and the development of T2D. A reduction as little as 5% of initial weight can greatly reduce the risk of developing T2D.
Set achievable goals and take small, gradual steps to ensure that your approach is sustainable.
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