By-election set after Guyon resigns

A news release issued by the County last Friday afternoon said Guyon had submitted his resignation effective immediately citing health reasons. That came on the heels of a pair of closed door council meetings. The first of those was held July 21.

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Read more about the article New clinic officially opens
Along with dignitaries and staff, some of the new clinic’s patients showed up for the grand opening. L-r, Rhea Caber, medical office administrator, Dr. Samuel Nelson, Alice Mockerman, Ernie Mockerman, Dr. Nosakhare Ologbosere (Dr. Nosa), and Maria Stewart, medical office administrator. Photo Amanda Jeffery

New clinic officially opens

Last Monday, the new Drayton Valley Medical Clinic held its grand opening, welcoming two new doctors and staff to the facility.

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The most wonderful time of the year

Oh boy oh boy oh boy! It’s summertime and the living is easy, just like the song says. August is on the horizon, and what better way to kick off the last full month before the onset of autumn than with a long weekend? All weekends are good.

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Read more about the article An empty nest is bittersweet
Amanda Jefferey, Reporter

An empty nest is bittersweet

The term empty nester has been around for about 110 years and is used to describe the lonely feeling parents have when their children grow up and leave the house.

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Read more about the article Town CAO looks ahead
New CAO Troy Grant.

Town CAO looks ahead

The new CAO for Drayton Valley brings with him experience in a municipal leadership role. He also brings many years of military experience to the position. Troy Grant was appointed CAO

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These are a few of my favourite things

What do I like? Thanks for asking. I like loads of things. I like beer. I like wine, especially if there’s some fresh bread and a nice piece of cheese to go with it. I like playing golf. I like holidays somewhere sunny.

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Donation leads to arena upgrades

Change is on the way to Drayton Valley’s arena. The facility, which was rebranded as the Team Auctions Centre last year, will see upgrades valued at $1 million thanks to a contribution from an anonymous donor.

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In the high and far-off times

Nothing in the last 50 years has quite matched the feeling I got waking up one July morning in 1976 and realizing I wouldn’t have to so much as think about simultaneous equations for the next six weeks.

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Read more about the article E-dirtbikes raise safety concerns
Electric bikes are a fun ride, but there are rules to be followed.

E-dirtbikes raise safety concerns

Off-highway vehicles are not allowed on public municipal property in Drayton Valley, whether they are electric or not.

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Fourteen days of steady rain

How do you spend a two week holiday when the weather is crappy? With visitors from Scotland in tow, my wife and I set out to find the answer to that question earlier this month.

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