Read more about the article Funding for “DVCF Dome”
Andrew Boitchenko (centre), the Minister of Tourism and Sport and MLA for the Drayton Valley-Devon riding, gave a live announcement last week about the province's plan to invest $14 million into 20 communities through the Active Communities Initiative. Drayton Valley Community Foundation Chair, Rob Mulligan (left), and Westbridge Curling Club Manager, Nicole Bellamy (right), were also on hand for the announcement. Photo Amanda Jeffery

Funding for “DVCF Dome”

An initiative to bring a sports dome to Drayton Valley took a step forward last week with a funding announcement from the province.

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Mobile trades unit comes to community

Last Friday, the community celebrated the grand opening of the Northern Lakes College mobile trade unit, a milestone that has been in the works for a decade.

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Read more about the article Society raising funds for child with cancer
Leo Grosjean, celebrating his third birthday shortly before he was diagnosed. Photo submitted

Society raising funds for child with cancer

The Drayton Valley and District Agriculture Society is raising funds for a local family whose child is fighting a rare form of cancer.

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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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EPAC expansion fundraising in the works

With Phase II of the development of the Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre underway, the board’s fundraising committee is seeking permission from the Town and County to have a sponsor for the naming rights of the building.

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Museum a place to visit this summer

The Drayton Valley Museum is also operating as a Visitor Centre this year thanks to funding from the Drayton Valley Hospitality and Tourism Authority (DVHTA).

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Event supports school in Ghana

The Awaso Canadian Academy Foundation had another successful fundraiser to support a school in Ghana last weekend.

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