Category Archives: Drayton Valley

West-central Alberta experiencing average wildfire season
Though other provinces like British Columbia and Ontario are struggling with wildfires in the midst of extreme temperatures, Alberta has been spared so far this season. Since the start of the fire sea...
Jul 25, 2018

Town looking to federal grants to spill cash for new pool
The Town of Drayton Valley is making waves in its pursuit of a new aquatic facility. On Wednesday Town Council approved an expression of interest letter to the Community, Culture and Recreation Infras...
Jul 25, 2018

Prolific offender nabbed by Drayton Valley RCMP
Drayton Valley RCMP have a prolific offender in custody after a lengthy police chase. Police said it all started on July 23 at approximately 9:30 p.m. when they received a tip of a wanted male spotted...
Jul 24, 2018

Brazeau County unveils latest solar project
The sun broke through the clouds Monday morning to energize the crowd gathered at the Breton Fire Hall for the unveiling of Brazeau County's final solar project. The solar modules for the hall marks t...
Jul 24, 2018

Thunder Assistant Coach Weist leaving team
The Drayton Valley Thunder are on the hunt for a new assistant coach with Derek Weist announcing his departure from the team. Weist is taking a new position as head scout for southern Alberta at the s...
Jul 23, 2018

Update: Severe thunderstorm watch ended for Drayton Valley and area
Update: The severe thunderstorm watch for Drayton Valley and the surrounding area has ended. ———————————————...
Jul 20, 2018

Update: Severe thunderstorm watch ended for Drayton Valley and area
ENDED: The severe thunderstorm watch for Drayton Valley and surrounding area has ended. ————————————————...
Jul 19, 2018

Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief July 12-19
PERSON LOSES $2,000 IN CRA SCAM, MAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY Drayton Valley RCMP say on July 12 at 12:13 p.m. on 43A Street a complainant reported receiving a call from...
Jul 19, 2018

Brazeau County council agrees to amending bylaws for cannabis
Brazeau County Council has sparked its first motion in the steps to legalized recreational marijuana. At its regular council meeting on Tuesday a majority of councillors agreed with amending current l...
Jul 19, 2018

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended for Drayton Valley and area
ENDED: The sever thunderstorm watch for Drayton Valley and surrounding area has ended. ————————————————&...
Jul 18, 2018