Category Archives: Drayton Valley
Gas price spike in Drayton Valley expected to last for weeks
Motorists in Drayton Valley as well as across the province might be doing a double take at the pumps as gas prices are expected to rise throughout the rest of the week. Drivers should expect prices to...
Nov 01, 2017
Snowfall prompts reminders for motorists from RCMP
Drayton Valley RCMP are issuing reminders to motorists that with old man winter approaching to drive carefully and to not leave vehicle's running. Staff Sergeant Malcolm Callihoo would like to remind ...
Nov 01, 2017
Overabundance of cats at Cause For Critters
The Cause for Critters Animal Rescue Society (CFCARS) says they are over capacity with cats and have had to turn away over a dozen in the past few weeks. Shelter Manager Debra Coward says the shelter ...
Oct 31, 2017
Sunrise Village Drayton Valley joins the AUPE
After holding a vote last week, 27 nursing care and general support staff at Sunrise Village Drayton Valley have decided to become a part of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). AUPE Vice...
Oct 30, 2017
New busses hit the road for WRSD students
As the new school year comes into full swing, five new propane busses are hitting the road to carry Wild Rose School Division students to their schools. The new busses are seen as a greener option, wi...
Sep 11, 2017
Brazeau County declares state of disaster due to Breton tornado
Brazeau County Council has declared a state of disaster for the area affected by the July tornado, kicking off a process to get relief from the province. Currently there is no cost estimate for the da...
Sep 07, 2017
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief
VEHICLE VANDALIZED, ROBBERY REPORTED On August 30 Drayton Valley RCMP responded to a call involving a peacock yard decoration that was stolen from a homeowner's yard. The decoration is valued at $140 ...
Sep 07, 2017
Councillor Brandy Fredrickson announces intent to run for mayor
Drayton Valley Town Councillor Brandy Fredrickson announced Tuesday morning her intent to run for mayor in the 2017 Municipal Election. Fredrickson is running on the slogan “A Leader who Listens...
Sep 05, 2017
DVHTA choose new Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Drayton Valley Hospitality and Tourism Authority have announced Thomas Hinderks as the next Executive Director of the DVHTA. Having recently moved to the Drayton Valley r...
Sep 01, 2017
Thorsby RCMP seeking copper wire thiefs
Thorsby/Breton RCMP are investigating the theft of copper wire from a gravel pit near Genesee Power Plant. Mounties say the theft occurred during the night of August 26 or the morning of August 27. En...
Aug 29, 2017