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The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the Business Enhancement Grant Program in partnership with the Town of Drumheller and Community Futures Big Country. Applications will be accepted beginning January 2with a deadline of February 13, 2026.

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Are you an experienced leader with a passion for people, operations, and building strong partnerships? The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) is seeking a Support Services Manager to oversee the internal operations of our Support Services division located at the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, administration, and collaboration in a dynamic environment that supports one of Alberta’s most iconic institutions.

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Beloved Drumheller attraction announces closure in 2029, marking the end of an era

Drumheller, AB - March 26, 2025 - The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) today announced that the iconic World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD), known affectionately as Tyra, along with its adjoining gift shop and visitor information centre, will close at the end of the current lease term in December 2029. This decision follows a strategic planning process conducted by the Chamber.

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The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) is once again accepting applications for its World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) Legacy Fund. The fund supports initiatives that enhance and enrich economic development in the Drumheller region.

Further to meetings held on April 15 and May 27 between the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce, Town of Drumheller and Travel Drumheller, the parties have engaged Williams Engineering to do a structural assessment on the World’s Largest Dinosaur. The assessment will include an estimate of the life expectancy in years for the main structure (including the stairwell) and the secondary structure (Tyra’s ‘skin’). Williams Engineering will report any additional findings and provide recommendations for any observed deficiencies, including recommended timelines for repair and high-level costs. The assessment will take place in early September, with a final report made available to the parties in the fall. The report will inform the parties' future discussions around the World's Largest Dinosaur beyond its current lease which ends December 2029. 

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