Torch Relay Celebration

It was a fabulous weekend in Drumheller (January 15 and 16th 2010) After 15 months of planning, the Olympic Torch Relay Celebration was a huge success. It all started on Friday night with the Downtown Merchants hosting a "Paint the Town Red" event. Stores were open late, there were "red dollars" available, street hockey, a youth group was selling hot chocolate and hot dogs and CUPE Local 4604 was giving away hot chocolate at the Drumheller Aquaplex. The Inn and Spas at the Heartwood made an Olympic Inukshuk with donated cans of food. There were over 1000 cans donated to the food bank. The evening ended up with a fantastic fireworks display.

On Saturday the Olympic Cauldron was lit at the Passion Play Site. Local Torch Bearer Martin McSween was handed off the flame from Drumheller resident Rav Lal just before noon. There were just over 2000 people in attendance. Entertainment included Corb Lund, Jenn Beaupre, Jamie Medicine Crane, Carol Todor Dance Studio, Drumheller Community Choir, Rosebud Choir, the RBC Team and the Coca Cola Entertainers. The Drumheller Institution provided the color guard for the celebrations.

The Mayor, Council and Olympic Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the celebration.