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Andrew Boitchenko (centre), the Minister of Tourism and Sport and MLA for the Drayton Valley-Devon riding, gave a live announcement last week about the province's plan to invest $14 million into 20 communities through the Active Communities Initiative. Drayton Valley Community Foundation Chair, Rob Mulligan (left), and Westbridge Curling Club Manager, Nicole Bellamy (right), were also on hand for the announcement. Photo Amanda Jeffery
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Funding for “DVCF Dome”

An initiative to bring a sports dome to Drayton Valley took a step forward last week with a funding announcement from the province.

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Project takes snapshots of historic watering holes
Rob Pohl sets up his tripod camera to get a picture of the staff at the Evansburg Inn. Left to right is Rob Pohl, Chris Doering, Jacey Maskell, Diane Maskell, and Christine Maskell. Missing from the picture is Lindsey Maskell. Photo Amanda Jeffery
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Project takes snapshots of historic watering holes

Last Friday the Evansburg Inn was entered into the annals of history by the Beer Parlour Project, which has been making a photographic documentary of historic hotels across Western Canada.

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August 20, 2026
Read more about the article Perseverance pays off on rugby field
Local rugby player Lucy Cropley. Photo Phil Tang Photos
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Perseverance pays off on rugby field

Local rugby player Lucy Cropley has returned from the Canadian Rugby Championships where she played on Alberta’s U19 travelling team.

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August 6, 2026
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Rodeo weekend “sensational”

Organizers for the Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo are happy to say this year was a success. Gus Pietsch says tickets were sold out for Saturday, with both Friday and Sunday also close to capacity.

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May 7, 2026
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Spring Shaker sells out

Opportunity Home’s first Spring Shaker was a success, says executive director Danna Cropley. “The event sold out within the first few weeks,” says Cropley. “Beyond that, the event went absolutely amazingly.”

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April 16, 2026

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