Drayton Valley

Counties warn of "disastrous consequences" if province approves oil & gas tax breaks

Tax changes being eyed by the provincial government for the oil & gas industry could be the death knell, or close to it, for many of Alberta's rural municipalities.Rural Municipalities of Alberta ...

Jul 31, 2020

Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: July 23-30

July 238:04 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 52 Ave - Complainant reported window broken on his work truck overnight, various items stolen8:40 a.m. - Lodgepole - Hwy 753 - Complainant reported 50-60 cows loose...

Jul 31, 2020

Four charged for Tuesday incident near Moon Lake Community Hall

Charges have now been laid following an incident Tuesday north of Drayton Valley that saw a police pursuit, a vehicle fire, and the deployment of the RCMP Emergency Response Team. Drayton Valley RCMP ...

Andrew Snook Jul 30, 2020

Aviation tour to showcase Drayton Valley Airport and surrounding area

Showcasing the Drayton Valley area's business, tourism, recreation, and educational opportunities is the goal behind an event being held at the Drayton Valley Industrial Airport next month. On Aug. 8,...

Jul 29, 2020

RCMP on scene at firearms incident near Moon Lake Hall

UPDATE (12:47 p.m.)Drayton Valley RCMP say that thanks to a public tip, the remaining male and female suspects in today's incident have been arrested without incident, with the assistance of the Emerg...

Jul 28, 2020

Drayton Valley RCMP weekly report: July 16-23

July 169:58 am - Brazeau County - RR 81 - Complainant reporting a family dispute. Ex is refusing to give son their personal papers. Member contacted the complainant then attended the residence of ex w...

Jul 24, 2020

Brazeau County gets provincial funding for wastewater treatment

As part of Alberta's Recovery Plan the Drayton Valley-Devon region was awarded funding for several Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) projects to create jobs and support core infra...

Jul 22, 2020

Speed limit lowered near Drayton Valley hospital

The speed limit on a stretch of road near the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre is being lowered. The new speed limit on Madsen Avenue from 47 Street to 39 Avenue is now 30 km/h after town counc...

Jul 19, 2020

Drayton Valley to continue with weekly recycling pick-up

Weekly curbside recycling pick-up in Drayton Valley will resume next week. There was some talk this week about going back to a bi-weekly schedule as town council was told that there hasn't been an inc...

Jul 17, 2020

Drayton Valley RCMP weekly report: July 9-16

July 98:17 am - Drayton Valley - 43 Street - Complainant reporting an assault which occurred the previous evening near the skate park. Male was walking near the skate park when a grey Ford F150 pulled...

Jul 16, 2020