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
Three trips for your winter wonder list
Snowshoeing is a fun way to get outside, stretch your legs and add a little interest to your snowy winter walks. With the Eagle Point Provincial Park and Provincial Recreation area right on our doorstep there are endless places to explore by snowshoe. But for those of you who are just getting started here are three of my favourite places to get you going.
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November 16, 2022
Company looks to restrict fracking
A Calgary based electricity producer has launched a lawsuit aimed to prevent fracking near the Brazeau Dam.
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November 6, 2022
Bull rider set for CFR
Local resident Dawson Shannon has hit the big time as a bull rider as he qualified for the Canadian Finals Rodeo being held in Red Deer.
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November 1, 2022
Man charged with murder
A man is dead and another is facing a murder charge after an incident in Brazeau County earlier this week.
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October 20, 2022
Conference comes to town
“The conference provides an excellent opportunity for those involved in the attraction and retention of health providers in rural Alberta to learn from each other and to share best practices,” said Bobby Jones, Communications, Marketing and Research Specialist with RhPAP in an email to the Free Press.
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October 10, 2022
A first hand look at reclamation
On September 21, H.W. Pickup students in Petra Hynes and Heather Kotek’s class got to visit a reclaimed Secure Energy lease, thanks to a partnership with Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks.
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October 3, 2022
Legion looks to honour veterans
Time is running out to submit names to be added to the Drayton Valley Legion’s Wall of Honour this year.
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September 23, 2022
Motorsports decision on hold
There’s no decision yet on a proposal that would see the development of a motor sports school near Rocky Rapids.
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September 11, 2022
Lakes and rivers offer recreation and relaxation
“Paddling Drayton Valley and Brazeau County lakes and rivers truly is a blessing! It’s such a beautiful area you can paddle the Brazeau Dam and see so many birds and nesting grounds,” said Titanich.
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August 24, 2022