Category Archives: Drayton Valley
Town Spring Clean Up nets nearly 70 tonnes of garbage
The Spring Clean Up program wrapped up last week, with nearly 70 tonnes of waste being collected. From May 28 to June 1 town public works crews were out collecting household items that couldn't be pla...
Jun 04, 2018
Brazeau County selected as $10M Smart Cities Challenge finalist
Brazeau County has been announced as a finalist of Infrastructure Canada's Smart City Challenge, in a group submission with three surrounding counties. Brazeau teamed up with Parkland, Lac Ste Anne an...
Jun 02, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief May 24-31
THEFT FROM VEHICLES, ASSAULT Drayton Valley RCMP say on May 24 just before 8:30 a.m. on Mackenzie Avenue a complainant reported that someone entered their unlocked 2015 Dodge Ram and stole a cell phon...
Jun 01, 2018
Two youths arrested after suspected vehicle break-ins
Two youths were arrested earlier this week in Drayton Valley after being caught allegedly in possession of break in tools. Drayton Valley RCMP were called just after 2:30 a.m. on May 31 to 39 Street a...
Jun 01, 2018
Laptops stolen from rural Alberta school
A kindergarten to grade nine school in a rural Alberta community is without nearly a dozen laptops after a break and enter to the building over the weekend. Drayton Valley RCMP were called to the Toma...
May 31, 2018
Fire advisory for Drayton Valley and Brazeau County lifted
Thanks to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures in the forecast, the fire advisory for Drayton Valley and Brazeau County has been lifted. As of May 31 at 8 a.m. the town and county will be under a "...
May 30, 2018
Nearly 70 per cent of Drayton Valley-area residents support cannabis retail stores, survey says
A recent survey suggests nearly 70 per cent of Drayton Valley area residents support cannabis retail stores opening shop in town once it's legalized. Nearly 550 Drayton Valley area residents responded...
May 29, 2018
Two arrested in stolen vehicle near Wildwood, one still wanted
Two people have been taken into custody and a third person is wanted on several charges following the spotting of a stolen vehicle by the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Team earlier this mon...
May 28, 2018
ENDED: Severe thunderstorm watch for Drayton Valley area
UPDATE 6 p.m.: Environment Canada has dropped it's severe thunderstorm watch for the Drayton Valley area. ------------------ A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Drayton Valley and the surr...
May 24, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief May 17-24
THEFT FROM VEHICLES, BREAK AND ENTER Drayton Valley RCMP say on May 17 at 8:47 a.m. on 54 Avenue a report came in of a theft from vehicle sometime overnight. Vehicle was unlocked. Miscellaneous items ...
May 24, 2018