Pool opening set
It's the final countdown. Fifteen years after the idea was first raised, Drayton Valley’s new pool will open to the public next week.
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January 31, 2023
School construction progressing
With construction well under way on the new Powerhouse Campus, the Wild Rose School Division is still aiming to have students in the school by the end of 2023.
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January 23, 2023
Fire chief marks 30 years
For 30 years, County and Town residents have been able to count on Fire Chief Tom Thomson during some of the worst moments of their lives.
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January 23, 2023
Change for shelter pods
Drayton Valley’s shelter pods are under new management. The two pods will now both be overseen by the Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation.
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January 17, 2023
Fumbles and bumbles at Rose Creek
We were about 45 minutes into what turned out to be a very thick bushwack. I was mid-lunge and my ski was looking like a “U” as I tried to get over a fallen tree when my aunt asked, “How much weight do you think we can put on our skis before they break?” I paused, unweighted my ski and looked around to see if there was another way through.
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January 17, 2023
Thunder fight for postseason
With the playoffs approaching, the Drayton Valley Thunder are fighting to make it into the last slot in the Alberta Junior Hockey League North Division.
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January 16, 2023
Volunteer work recognized
Three volunteers with Brazeau Regional Search and Rescue were recognized for their service just before Christmas.
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January 9, 2023
Spanning a century
Pearl Schenk, a resident of Breton Care Centre, celebrated her 100th Birthday on December 8. She enjoyed birthday cake and celebrations with her family and other residents and staff from the Care Centre.
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December 20, 2022
Opportunity for young artists
The Metis Multicultural Youth Society is giving young artists in the community the opportunity to design their logo and maybe win some cash.
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December 14, 2022
Critters set for Christmas
Local pets had the chance to share their wish list with Santa this year at the Cause For Critters Santa Photo Session.
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December 14, 2022