How do I love thee? … Ummm

Close observers of current events, or anyone with a pulse for that matter, has probably noticed that the world is a pretty crappy place right now. How crappy? Well, it’s as crappy as it’s ever been as far as I can remember,

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Elevator back in action

After a wait of several months, residents at the Wishing Well once again have a working elevator. Since October last year the elevator has been out of commission while the province waited on parts for the repair.

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Did somebody say the F word?

A long, long time ago there was a push to build a fieldhouse in Drayton Valley. It began as an idea to create a dedicated space for indoor soccer. That sounded just dandy. Then some other folks got involved and they added all sorts of stuff to the proposal

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Wild Rose to charge for busing

Due to a gap between provincial funding and actual transportation costs, the Wild Rose School Division will be charging busing fees for students beginning in the 2026/27 school year.

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Read more about the article Opinion: Don’t write off seniors
Brandy Fredrickson, Publisher

Opinion: Don’t write off seniors

There is a little bit of a stereotype around newspapers. Some people think that the only people who read them are seniors. Our data shows otherwise. Typically as soon as you own property or enter the family phase of life, you get more involved in the community.

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Hockey and firefighting go hand in hand

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.

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Locals line up to call for vote on separation

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.

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Read more about the article Gratitude can go too far
Amanda Jefferey, Reporter

Gratitude can go too far

I am grateful that I don’t have to be grateful for something every single day. Yes, you read that correctly. I don’t have to find something to be thankful for on a day when

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Auxiliary supports several important services

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.

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