Category Archives: Drayton Valley
Breton RCMP hunt for suspect after woman found dead near Buck Lake
Breton RCMP are searching for a 54-year-old man wanted in connection with the death of a woman near Buck Lake. Police began an investigation into the death of an adult female near Buck Lake during the...
Jun 30, 2018
Drayton Valley bylaw would ban cannabis consumption in public places
The first steps towards recreational cannabis legislation in Drayton Valley took place at Town Council on Thursday, with the notion of banning the consumption of cannabis in public places. Council spe...
Jun 29, 2018
May RCMP stats show property crime increase continuing in Drayton Valley area
Drayton Valley RCMP had a busy May, with property crimes continuing to spike as 2018 progresses. Last month saw 119 property crimes reported, including 57 counts of theft under $5,000. A total of 175 ...
Jun 29, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief June 21-28
VEHICLE STOLEN, FRAUD Drayton Valley RCMP say on June 21 just before 8:30 a.m. on 53 Street a report came in of a theft from vehicle overnight while parked on the street. Vehicle rummaged through and ...
Jun 28, 2018
Canada Day events in and around Drayton Valley
In celebration of Canada's 151st birthday, Drayton Valley area residents have a multitude of options to get their red and white party on. Here's a list of some of the must-see events happening in Dray...
Jun 28, 2018
Coulee road project price tag up by nearly $25,000
The Coulee road slope and drainage rehabilitation project is anticipated to cost a little bit more, thanks to changes caused by heavy snowfall this past winter. The original amount included in the 201...
Jun 27, 2018
Fire Chief Thomson honoured with national excellence award
Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Chief Tom Thomson received a prestigious medal Wednesday morning. Thomson was given the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal at Town Council Wednesday with Drayton ...
Jun 27, 2018
HTA student recipient of Senator's Contribution Award
A Drayton Valley high school student has been named as a recipient of the coveted Senator's Contribution Award. Holy Trinity Academy student Melisa Obeso was selected for the award along with 91 outst...
Jun 26, 2018
Alberta Sheriff/RCMP release May traffic statistics
The Capital West Alberta Sheriff/RCMP Integrated Traffic Unit has released violation numbers for last month for the areas of Drayton Valley, Thorsby and Breton. In May 88 speeding tickets were issued,...
Jun 25, 2018
NDP names Kieran Quirke as Drayton Valley-Devon candidate
The candidate to fill the NDP slot on the Drayton Valley-Devon ticket has been set, as the 2019 provincial election grows closer. Kieran Quirke was nominated as the Alberta NDP's candidate for Drayton...
Jun 24, 2018