Category Archives: Drayton Valley
Man's attempt to deter pigeons nets a warning from the RCMP
Their coos may be an annoyance to many, but one man's actions to try and deter pigeons from his area resulted in a talking to from the RCMP. Drayton Valley Mounties say on May 1 just before 11:30 a.m....
May 03, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief April 26-May3
SHOPLIFTING Drayton Valley RCMP say on April 26 just before 3 p.m. at Warehouse One in Drayton Valley a report was received of theft of clothing. Male left the store with an armful of jeans and shirts...
May 03, 2018
Two killed in highway crash near Mayerthorpe: RCMP
Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash just outside Mayerthorpe on Tuesday afternoon. The RCMP said the collision occured on Highway 43 at the intersection of Highway 22 around 1:09 p.m. Initia...
May 02, 2018
Fire advisory issued for Drayton Valley and Brazeau County
With warm temperatures and a persistent dry wind over the past couple of weeks, the risk of fires breaking out in the Drayton Valley area has started to grow. That has prompted a fire advisory to be i...
May 01, 2018
Alberta to provide over $700,000 to improve the Modeste Creek subwatershed
The Alberta government has announced a $721,000 grant for a project to help restore wetlands along the Modeste Creek subwatershed. The funding is part of a larger $5.8 million announced Tuesday by the...
May 01, 2018
Town cannabis legalization survey up and running
Drayton Valley Town Council has released its cannabis legalization survey, in hopes of getting feedback from residents on retail sales and use of pot in town. The 12 question survey will ask participa...
May 01, 2018
Street sweeping underway in Drayton Valley
Town of Drayton Valley road crews are busy trying to get a hold of the delay caused by a snowy April as the 2018 street cleanup continues. Town officials say crews will focus on priority routes which ...
Apr 30, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief April 19-26
SHOPLIFTING, THEFTS Drayton Valley RCMP say on April 19 at 11 a.m. a report was received of shoplifting at the Great Canadian Liquor Company. A male entered the store and stole a bottle of liquor, and...
Apr 27, 2018
Man faces charges after stabbing in Drayton Valley
A 29-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a 57-year-old man at a local motel over the weekend. Drayton Valley RCMP were called to a stabbing progress at the Econorest on Industrial R...
Apr 26, 2018
River levels expected to run average as spring melt continues
River levels around the Drayton Valley area are expected to run within average as spring run off continues in the face of balmy temperatures. With recent day time highs in the teens and low-twenties, ...
Apr 26, 2018