Drumheller Mail
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The Drumheller Mail is a community newspaper in Alberta
, Canada
. Established in 1911, it is one of Alberta's oldest community newspapers.
. In April 1918, the printing plant was moved into Drumheller
and amalgamated with the printing job plant of E.C. Payne. In September 1952, three Drumheller businessmen (John Anderson, Sam Robb, and Osborne Sheddy Sr.) purchased the newspaper from The Clarke Brothers. John was the accountant, Sam was the Pressman, and Ossie was the young Salesman and Manager of the operations. Over time, Ossie reinvested his share of the profits into purchasing more ownership in the company until he owned all shares in 1972. As of 2009 Drumheller Mail Ltd. is still owned by the Sheddy family and employs over 20 people. Ossie Sheddy Jr. and Osborne (Bob) Sheddy III run the business.
In 2000, the newspaper went online. The website has become Drumheller's longest running and most comprehensive news website.
In the past 100 years 15 newspapers have started in the area, and the "Drumheller Mail" has maintained the largest proven circulation.
Alberta
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, Canada
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. Established in 1911, it is one of Alberta's oldest community newspapers.
History
In 1911, The Mail was started by Grover Cleveland Duncan in Munson, AlbertaMunson, Alberta
Munson is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 13 km north of the town of Drumheller along Highway 9 and the Canadian National Railway tracks.-Demographics:...
. In April 1918, the printing plant was moved into Drumheller
Drumheller, Alberta
Drumheller is a town within the Red Deer River valley in the badlands of east-central Alberta, Canada. It is located northeast of Calgary...
and amalgamated with the printing job plant of E.C. Payne. In September 1952, three Drumheller businessmen (John Anderson, Sam Robb, and Osborne Sheddy Sr.) purchased the newspaper from The Clarke Brothers. John was the accountant, Sam was the Pressman, and Ossie was the young Salesman and Manager of the operations. Over time, Ossie reinvested his share of the profits into purchasing more ownership in the company until he owned all shares in 1972. As of 2009 Drumheller Mail Ltd. is still owned by the Sheddy family and employs over 20 people. Ossie Sheddy Jr. and Osborne (Bob) Sheddy III run the business.
In 2000, the newspaper went online. The website has become Drumheller's longest running and most comprehensive news website.
In the past 100 years 15 newspapers have started in the area, and the "Drumheller Mail" has maintained the largest proven circulation.