Category Archives: Drayton Valley
$5 million reconstruction of Jasper National Park east gate underway
If you are planning on heading to Jasper National Park anytime between now and October, be prepared to give yourself some extra time on the road. Parks Canada will begin a $5 million construction proj...
Mar 27, 2018
Break and enter to Winfield Arena causes 'extensive damage:' RCMP
Mounties are investigating after an early moring break and enter to the Winfield Arena caused extensive damage to the building. Breton RCMP were called to the arena on March 24 and through their inves...
Mar 26, 2018
High prices at the pump expected to remain heading into Easter
If you haven’t filled your vehicle up yet don’t wait around for lower gas prices to hit Drayton Valley. Prices at the pump across central Alberta are expected to stay level heading into th...
Mar 26, 2018
UCP Leader Jason Kenney visits Drayton Valley
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney greeted supporters Saturday night in Drayton Valley, touching on a variety of topics as the 2019 election grows closer. Kenney delivered a speech nearly 30 minu...
Mar 25, 2018
Thorsby/Breton RCMP looking for break-in suspects
Thorsby/Breton RCMP are looking for suspects accused of breaking and entering a residence near Pigeon Lake March 13. It happened around 9:30 a.m. at a residence on Range Road 281 when Mounties say a r...
Mar 24, 2018
Sentimental items stolen from vehicle in Thorsby
Thorsby/Breton RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance after sentimental items were stolen from a vehicle in Thorsby. Mounties say on March 22 at 5:00 p.m. they received a report of a theft ...
Mar 23, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief March 15-22
GAS SIPHONED, FRAUD Drayton Valley RCMP say on March 16 just after 9 a.m. on 50th Street a theft was reported to have occurred sometime overnight. Unknown individuals stole fuel from a semi truck by s...
Mar 22, 2018
Charges laid against Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility
The Alberta government has laid two charges against a Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility and its directors for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation. Jonah an...
Mar 22, 2018
ENDED: Fog advisory for Drayton Valley area
UPDATE: The fog advisory has been discontinued. ------------------------ A fog advisory has been issued for Drayton Valley and surrounding area as near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring....
Mar 21, 2018
Two arrested near Thorsby during a break and enter
Two people are facing charges after being caught during a break and enter to a rural residence south of Thorsby. Thorsby RCMP say on March 18 at approximately 7:00 p.m., while on patrol in a rural are...
Mar 20, 2018