Category Archives: Drayton Valley
Rural Alberta community banding together to combat crime
The chairperson for Tomahawk’s Rural Crime Watch Society is asking for an increase in police presence as the community bands together to help fight crime. The hamlet of less than 65 residents ha...
Nov 17, 2017
WRSD Board Chair urges support for Bill 24
The chairperson for Wild Rose School Division’s Board of Trustees will be voicing his support for Bill 24 and new policies that may arise around gay-straight alliances (GSA) at the upcoming Albe...
Nov 15, 2017
Drayton Valley Legion WWII veteran members continue to dwindle
Canadians will pause across the country today to reflect on the sacrifices made in past and present conflicts. With each passing year the number of living Drayton Valley residents who fought in World ...
Nov 11, 2017
Lack of shelter for homeless in Drayton Valley a concern as temperatures plummet
Two organizations set up to help the homeless population in Drayton Valley are sounding the alarm for the need to get a permanent shelter as the harsh winter elements start to set in. With overnight l...
Nov 10, 2017
Legendary curler teaches local students
Two-time Canadian Women's Curling Champion Heather Nedohin stopped by the Drayton Valley Curling Club on Thursday for a Learn to Curl clinic. This is the first year the curling icon has made her way t...
Nov 09, 2017
Thunder welcome new head coach
After just two days of searching for a new head coach, the Drayton Valley Thunder have announced they are bringing in the former associate head coach for the Spruce Grove Saints. Ryan Rechner had been...
Nov 08, 2017
UCP Education Critic Smith slams the content and timing of Bill 24
United Conservative Party MLA and Education Critic Mark Smith is voicing his disapproval of the legislation known as Bill 24, which would prevent schools from telling parents when their child has join...
Nov 08, 2017
County approves transfer of Wildland Unit to Lodgepole
After completing it’s life expectancy at Station Three in Drayton Valley, the Fire Service’s Quick Response Unit or Wildland Unit has found a new home in Lodgepole. The decision to move th...
Nov 07, 2017
Thunder fire coach Adams after 3-18 start to season
After trying to begin their season under new leadership heading into their 20th season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, the Drayton Valley Thunder have fired head coach Kyle Adams. Adams gets the ...
Nov 06, 2017
Armed robbery at Lodgepole Pine Inn Hotel
Mounties are currently investigating after a hotel in the community of Lodgepole was robbed at gunpoint on Halloween. Drayton Valley RCMP say they were called out to the Lodgepole Pine Inn Hotel at 2:...
Nov 02, 2017