Drumheller Flood Info

09/03/2025

Notice: Starmine Suspension Bridge Closure 🚧

The Starmine Suspension Bridge parking lot and bridge access will be closed Sept 15 – Nov 21, 2025 for flood berm construction and area improvements.

Upgrades include:
- Accessible pathways
- New concrete plaza at the entrance
- Designated picnic areas
- Enhanced landscaping

Part of Drumheller’s Resilience & Flood Mitigation Program.

For questions or more information, please contact: Drumheller Resilience and Flood Mitigation Program [email protected] or at 403-823-4878.

08/11/2025

Pedestrian access from Hunter Drive will be affected this week due to berm construction.

📅 When: Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15
📍 Where: East end of Nacmine

You may experience intermittent closures and construction impacts along the pathway. Please follow all posted signage and allow extra time to plan an alternate route if needed.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this flood mitigation work is underway.

05/12/2025

River Access at Nacmine Construction Zones: Stay Safe, Stay Out

The river is an important part of life in Drumheller—but during active construction, access through work zones is strictly off-limits for your safety.

Construction sites pose serious hazards, even after hours. Barricades, fencing, and signage are in place to protect you. Please respect all safety measures and avoid entering any construction areas, even if they seem quiet or inactive.

Help keep our community safe:
• Stay alert
• Follow posted signs
• Use alternate river access points away from construction zones

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue building a safer, more flood-resilient Drumheller.

05/05/2025

Spring Construction 2025 🚨

05/05/2025

In order to safeguard local ecosystems and wildlife, a sweep was conducted by a qualified professional prior to the commencement of spring construction.

More info at https://floodreadiness.drumheller.ca/

04/02/2025

03/14/2025

Road Access Removal in Nacmine will be happening soon at the East End of Hunter Drive

03/05/2025

Tree clearing is expected to begin this week in select areas of Rosedale and Nacmine along the berm footprint. Tree clearing has been planed carefully to be completed before the migratory bird nesting period. This thoughtful approach ensures that we are respecting local wildlife while moving forward with the project.

03/05/2025

Pre-Construction Blessing Ceremony
Prior to clearing the trees, we took a moment to honor the land. An Indigenous Blessing Ceremony was held to pay respect to the earth, the trees, and the spirit of the land. This sacred tradition sets our intention for a mindful and respectful approach to the work ahead.
We embrace this important step as we honor the past, present, and future of this land.

02/24/2025

Wildlife biologists will be on site in Nacmine and Rosedale to perform a wildlife survey. This is to ensure that the presence of any sensitive species or nests are identified and protected during construction activities.