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
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
Pool nearing completion
You might want to add a new bathing suit to your Christmas list this year. Work to install the water slide at the Ricochet Oil Corp. Aquatic Facility got underway this week. That’s the final step in the construction of the facility.
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November 29, 2022
Disc golf expansion proposed
The disc golf course in Ivan To Park may soon be growing. On Wednesday town council heard a proposal that would see the course double in size to 18 holes.
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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
Town to tidy trees
The woods behind the former Eldorado Elementary School are getting a trim over the next couple of weeks.
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November 4, 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
Unsightly properties a public priority
A survey conducted earlier this year suggests the public sees room for improvement in Drayton Valley’s Enforcement Services, which include peace officers, bylaw enforcement and animal control
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October 21, 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