The Drayton Valley Thunder players recently had the chance to see if their team-building skills held up off the ice. Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services Chief Tom Thomson says the team has been getting to meet and exercise with fire services members for some time.
Residents were lined up all the way out of the doors of the MacKenzie Conference Centre last week to sign the Stay Free Alberta petition, which aims to bring a referendum for Alberta separating from Canada.
The devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi left shockwaves around the world, and one local resident knew she had to step up to help with relief efforts.
Last year was a busy one for the Drayton Valley Healthcare Auxiliary. Doreen Beckett, the president and manager of the Drayton Valley Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store, says they raise funds for the Drayton Valley Hospital, the Serenity House, and the Breton Extended Care facility.
Hamper requests at the Drayton Valley, Alberta Food Bank have increased this year, but not at the same rate as last year.
The Breton Cougars have made their community proud after winning the Alberta Bowl Provincial Championship for 6 A Side Team Football.
Several Drayton Valley residents are looking to open a rehabilitation centre for women in the community. While Opportunity Home opened in 2023, the rehabilitation centre only takes in men. All Are Daughters will be able to complement Opportunity Home by offering a centre for women.
Students, first responders, and hospital staff will now have hands-on training through the new Drayton Valley Hospital eSIM Lab that opened last week.
While many think of the Royal Canadian Legion as a place to remember the fallen and thank veterans for their service, one local veteran credits the Drayton Valley legion with saving his life.
A former Progressive Conservative Deputy Premier stopped in Drayton Valley last week to thank the local volunteers for their efforts to collect signatures for the Forever Canada petition.