If you’d like to help support the work of the Drayton Valley Library there’s never been a better time to put your name forward. This month steps are being taken with the aim of setting up a Friends of the Library group in this community.
Drayton Valley and District Free Press editor Graham Long, muses about the success rate of new year's resolutions
There was no early Christmas present for either the Town of Drayton Valley or Brazeau County after last week’s arbitration hearing.
Brazeau County’s interim budget for the coming year contains what the County describes as “aggressive investment in the County, and continued relief for ratepayers.”
Employees and volunteers at all schools in Drayton Valley and Breton will have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test when school resumes after the Christmas break.
Drayton Valley now has additional continuing care beds, offering Alberta Health Services’ highest level of supportive living.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy in Canada. In honour of the occasion there is a special pin, based on the original 1921 poppy, available from the Drayton Valley Legion for $10. New this year is the ability for people to donate to the poppy fund by scanning a QR code on the collection box with their phone.
There will be a restriction exemption program in place at some Town of Drayton Valley facilities, but a decision on what happens at Park Valley Pool and the Omniplex has been put off until next week.
The Drayton Valley Thunder will be kicking off their Alberta Junior Hockey League season on September 17 against the Grande Prairie Storm.
Get ready to run, ride or walk. The annual Terry Fox Run is coming up September 19 Once again this year organizers have opted to make this a virtual event. That means there will be no large gatherings and no mass start.