The problems of drugs and alcohol have left its marks on Drumheller. A new task force has been set up to help deal with an existing problem.

The Drumheller Community Drug Task Force held its second meeting on December 7, at the Drumheller Civic Centre. Drumheller R.C.M.P. and AADAC have banded together to garner the support of local agencies, politicians, professionals and concerned citizens to discourage the use of drugs in the community.

Staff Sergeant Rene Wells says the community is seeing abuse of alcohol, marijuana and even crack cocaine.

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