Food bank seeks donations
The Drayton Valley Food Bank is gearing up for the winter season.
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November 5, 2021
Event will support Brighter Futures
One local company is working to raise money for a local non-profit organization. FYI Doctors participates in an enhancing life program once a year and this year they have decided to donate the proceeds to Brighter Futures, a program that offers support for parents with young children.
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October 31, 2021
Aiming to be rodeo royalty
One local cowgirl is headed to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer with dreams of becoming Miss Rodeo Canada. Jayden Calvert was born and raised in the Drayton Valley area and comes from a line of rodeo queens. She says she’s always wanted to achieve this honour, and right now she’s very close to getting there.
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October 24, 2021
Taking a different kind of bike ride
One Drayton man completing the 40 km ride during the DV100 will be doing things a bit differently than everyone else. Nicholas Arnold is wheelchair basketball player who has spastic diaplegic cerebral palsy.
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September 11, 2021
Toy run set to go
The Toy Run, hosted by the Drayton Valley Lions Club, will be running again for its 23rd year. Vice president of the club, John Luchyk, says this year they are keeping the route a surprise to change things up for the riders.
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September 8, 2021
Potential boost for Breton area
Fiscal Energy Corporation has plans to develop the $100 million facility in the east end of Brazeau County.
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August 17, 2021
Dry spell spells trouble for farmers
The recent dry spell in the area is causing problems for farmers who are dependent upon the weather for their wellbeing. Randy Robb, a farmer of 50 years in the Berrymoor area, says the crops are suffering due to the lack of moisture and the heat. He says his crops are yielding about a third of what they normally would.
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August 10, 2021
Grant to boost hemp
Subscribe for the full Free Press Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on whatsapp WhatsApp On July 7 the Alberta Government announced funds…
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July 19, 2021
Non profits getting started again
Subscribe for the full Free Press Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on whatsapp WhatsApp The Covid restrictions affected many different businesses in…
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July 11, 2021
Since 2016 Brazeau County has been working with Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS).
ALUS program works for wildlife
Subscribe for the full Free Press Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Help is available for farmers with unproductive areas…
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June 17, 2021