Motorsports decision on hold
There’s no decision yet on a proposal that would see the development of a motor sports school near Rocky Rapids.
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September 11, 2022
Mobile home bylaw proposed
Mobile homes in Drayton Valley could soon be subject to a new set of rules. Last week town council took a first look at a draft bylaw laying out a set of architectural controls for mobile homes in the community.
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August 5, 2022
Everything you always wanted to know about arbitration*(* But were afraid to ask)
You know what’s interesting? Municipal dispute resolution. No, wait. Don’t all leave at once. We’ll break this down into little bits and I’ll answer your questions one at a time. That way it’ll be fun!
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July 20, 2022
Motorsports school gets rough ride
A proposal that would see the arrival of a motorsports school and associated events has a number of Rocky Rapids area residents concerned.
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July 13, 2022
County to continue arbitration dispute
Brazeau County intends to continue with its case in a funding dispute with the town of Drayton Valley. A judge has ruled that the County can proceed with an application for a judicial review of an arbitrator’s decision over recreation funding.
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July 12, 2022
UCP leadership race underway
Danielle Smith was in Drayton Valley this week as she gets to grips with her campaign to become the next leader of Alberta’s United Conservatives.
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June 22, 2022
Covid clinic closed
Drayton Valley’s standalone Covid-19 testing and immunization clinic closed last week. It was one of five in central Alberta shut down by Alberta Health Services due to decreasing demand.
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May 6, 2022
Wide load advisory issued
The load is an electrical generator, which is almost as long as a CFL football field and as tall as a traffic light pole.
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April 29, 2022
Triathlon coming up
Get ready to swim, cycle and run. The Drayton Valley Triathlon is coming up in not much more than a month. After a two-year hiatus brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the triathlon is set to go Saturday May 7.
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April 5, 2022
Town approves 2.5 percent tax increase
Homeowners in Drayton Valley can expect a higher property tax bill this year. On Wednesday morning council approved an operating budget for 2022 that includes a 2.5 percent tax increase.
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February 15, 2022