Bus association reaches end of the road
The Drayton Valley Community Bus Association, which has been a fixture in the area since the 1970s, has ceased operations.
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January 22, 2025
Drayton Valley Food Bank relies on generosity
Explore the growing demand for the Drayton Valley Food Bank as it tackles record-breaking hamper distribution, facility challenges, and rising standards. Learn how community generosity keeps the vital service thriving in Alberta despite obstacles."
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December 10, 2024
Drayton Valley Launches Platform to Match Volunteers with Opportunities
Discover how Drayton Valley's new online platform, This Is Drayton Valley (TIDV), connects volunteers with local organizations. Simplify finding meaningful opportunities to share your skills and make a difference in the community.
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December 2, 2024
Man charged after shooting near Brazeau Dam
An Edmonton man has been charged with attempted murder after an incident that took place near the Brazeau Dam last week.
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November 25, 2024
Changes to Rural Renewal Stream
Businesses in Drayton Valley will see some changes to the local Rural Renewal Stream program come into effect on November 13.
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November 8, 2024
Enforcement options limited
Staff Sergeant Ryan Hoetmer says dealing with the effects of the homeless population in the community is not simple.
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October 7, 2024
Wildrose Schools starts cell phone ban this September
Students may have a different learning experience this year after the Alberta Education Minister, Demetrios Nicolaides, made the call to ban cell phones in schools.
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September 15, 2024
Judge explains Breton area manslaughter ruling
A Court of King’s Bench Justice has outlined her reasons for convicting a woman of manslaughter in an incident that happened in the Breton area.
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September 6, 2024
Training officer arrives
The new training officer for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services comes to the position with a background in the military. Matthew Noad started with the department at the beginning of June after relocating from Cold Lake’s military base.
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June 20, 2024
School demolition under way
Now that the Eldorado Elementary School has been completely demolished, crews have started work on tearing down the old H.W. Pickup Junior High School.
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May 29, 2024