Drayton Valley

Two men arrested for 2019 break-ins in Thorsby

After a lengthy investigation conducted by the Thorsby/Breton RCMP, two males have been arrested in relation to several reported break and enters in Thorsby. On October 6, 2019, Thorsby RCMP responded...

May 13, 2021

Devon RCMP and partner agencies launch a boater safety program

Devon RCMP along with several partner agencies are launching a boater safety program that aims to educate water users before hitting the waterways. This program is intended to provide boater safety ed...

May 13, 2021

Jewish group "extremely disturbed" by reports of Hitler Youth flags in Alberta towns

BRETON, AB- A prominent Jewish organization says it is "extremely disturbed" by reports of Hitler Youth flags being displayed in two Alberta towns within days of each other. The Friends of Simon Wiese...

May 11, 2021

Wildfire near Tomahawk ‘being held’

A large wildfire burning near the hamlet of Tomahawk northeast of Drayton Valley is now being held. An updated alert from the province says the wildfire burning near Highway 22 and Range Road 63 and b...

May 11, 2021

Wildfire in Parkland County no longer causing imminent danger

A wildfire in Parkland County is no longer causing imminent danger to life and property.As of 11:13 a.m. Saturday morning, Alberta Emergency Alert says the Evacuation Order issued early Friday morning...

May 08, 2021

Drayton Valley Town Council passes 2021 final budget, holding taxation at 0%

During a Special Meeting of Council on May 5, Drayton Valley Town Council passed the final budget for 2021, and it will hold taxation at 0%.The town says following a thorough and comprehensive review ...

May 07, 2021

Crews battling massive wildfire near Tomahawk

Parkland County has issued a mandatory evacuation order within the following area: between Highway 22 and Range Road 63 and between Township Road 510 and 524, due to the wildfire. If you are in this a...

May 06, 2021

Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: April 29 to May 6

Drayton Valley Weekly News ReportApril 29 to May 6, 2021Online Crime Reporting is available in Alberta. The purpose of this tool is to make reporting crimes more convenient for members of the public. ...

May 06, 2021

STAR Catholic School Division not piloting K-6 draft curriculum next school year

STAR Catholic School Division is the latest Alberta school board to announce that it will not be piloting the Alberta government's draft K-6 curriculum next year.The Division said in a news release on...

May 06, 2021

Drayton Valley Thunder's Mason Marcellus named AJHL Rookie of the Week for second straight week

The Drayton Valley Thunder's Mason Marcellus has been named the Alberta Junior Hockey League's (AJHL) Rookie of the Week for a second consecutive week. This is also the third time Marcellus has receiv...

May 06, 2021