School construction progressing

With construction well under way on the new Powerhouse Campus, the Wild Rose School Division is still aiming to have students in the school by the end of 2023.

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Fire chief marks 30 years

For 30 years, County and Town residents have been able to count on Fire Chief Tom Thomson during some of the worst moments of their lives.

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Thunder fight for postseason

With the playoffs approaching, the Drayton Valley Thunder are fighting to make it into the last slot in the Alberta Junior Hockey League North Division.

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Volunteer work recognized

Three volunteers with Brazeau Regional Search and Rescue were recognized for their service just before Christmas.

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Opportunity for young artists

The Metis Multicultural Youth Society is giving young artists in the community the opportunity to design their logo and maybe win some cash.

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Read more about the article Busy times for food bank
Sandy and Gord Hamilton at the 2021 annual Food Drive.

Busy times for food bank

Now that those payments have stopped, there has been a significant upswing in hampers needed again. “Year to date in 2022, we are up 26.2 percent on people served compared to 2021,” he says.

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Quilting for a cause

Thanks to the Hearts and Hands Quilters’ Guild, the Stockings for Seniors program will be able to give out some high-quality hand-made stockings.

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Toastmasters bouncing back

“I am happy to report we are alive, actively recruiting new Toastmasters and recently received two awards,” says Leah Sanderson, past president of the Derrick Toastmasters.

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Read more about the article Round Dance a step toward healing
Atlan Anthony and daughter Amelia, at a round dance in Drayton Valley

Round Dance a step toward healing

A sea of orange descended on the Omniplex on September 30, as more than 500 people gathered for the first Truth and Reconciliation Round Dance.

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A first hand look at reclamation

On September 21, H.W. Pickup students in Petra Hynes and Heather Kotek’s class got to visit a reclaimed Secure Energy lease, thanks to a partnership with Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks.

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