Santas Anonymous kicks off
As mid-November has come and gone it is time for Santas Anonymous to start making their plans for hampers again.
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November 23, 2021
Tomahawk Catholic Church in need
An historic building in Tomahawk is facing closure due to a lack of parishioners and financial support.
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November 17, 2021
Grant session for students
Those who struggle with filling out bursary and scholarship paperwork have an opportunity to get some help on November 17. In partnership with the Drayton Valley Community Foundation, the Clean Energy Technology Centre is putting on an information session for filling out the paperwork.
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November 14, 2021
Pool construction going swimmingly
Construction for the new Drayton Valley/Brazeau aquatic facility will continue through the winter, says program manager Annette Driessen.
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November 9, 2021
Food bank seeks donations
The Drayton Valley Food Bank is gearing up for the winter season.
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November 5, 2021
Event will support Brighter Futures
One local company is working to raise money for a local non-profit organization. FYI Doctors participates in an enhancing life program once a year and this year they have decided to donate the proceeds to Brighter Futures, a program that offers support for parents with young children.
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October 31, 2021
Poppy campaign kicks off
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.
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October 28, 2021
Pumpkin prowl planned
Seeing the leaves disappearing reminds me that Halloween is fast approaching so that means it’s almost time for our Second Annual Pumpkin Walk. For those of you who missed last year’s event, let’s just say you missed a “gourd” time. Imagine walking a spooky, moonlit path, with a slight chill in the air, seeing assorted Jack O’ Lanterns glimmer on the trail's edge. It was super fun!
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October 25, 2021
Aiming to be rodeo royalty
One local cowgirl is headed to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer with dreams of becoming Miss Rodeo Canada. Jayden Calvert was born and raised in the Drayton Valley area and comes from a line of rodeo queens. She says she’s always wanted to achieve this honour, and right now she’s very close to getting there.
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October 24, 2021
Fire department looking for volunteers
The Drayton Valley Fire Department is looking for a few good men or women. Joey Cherpin, the fire training officer and director of emergency management for the Town of Drayton Valley, says they have an active recruitment status at the moment that will remain open until the end of October.
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October 15, 2021