Beating the heat at the North Saskatchewan River
Just a 10 minute drive west of Drayton Valley is the Willey West campground and boat launch.
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July 18, 2023
Homeless number falls
There are currently an estimated 69 people living completely unsheltered in Drayton Valley. According to a report to council from the Town’s community services department, that number is lower than it was earlier this year. At least 15 people have not returned to the community since the evacuation in early May due to the Buck Creek Fire.
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July 18, 2023
Lodge marks fifty years
Denise Chesterman, CAO of the Brazeau Foundation, said the history of the lodge actually goes back a little more than half a century.
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July 10, 2023
Fire meeting answers questions
Town and County residents who had concerns and questions about the Buck Creek fire got some answers on June 26 at a meeting at Buck Creek Hall.
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July 10, 2023
A decade of Warming Hearts
Today, Warming Hearts is a space where people can come to eat, do laundry, shower, get some clothes, or relax in a warm building.
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June 27, 2023
New school moving forward
Last week, some parents from H.W. Pickup gathered to hear from Wild Rose School Division superintendent Brad Volkman and the board trustee for ward one, Daryl Scott, to get an update about the new Powerhouse Learning Campus.
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June 27, 2023
County to host fire meeting
Brazeau County residents with questions, kudos or concerns about the handling of the Buck Creek Fire will be able to have their say June 26.
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June 19, 2023
Bike race postponed
There will be no DV100 Race or Ride this year.
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June 19, 2023
Local boy aims for nationals
Nine-year-old resident Tristan Arseneault is hoping to head off to nationals on July 1 to arm wrestle himself a medal.
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June 16, 2023
Tax deadline pushed back
Residents of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County will have a little extra time to pay their property taxes this year.
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June 6, 2023