Intimate and enjoyable venues offer a taste of performing arts
The Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre and the Max Performing Arts Center offer live music and performances through out the winter months.
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August 20, 2026
From first tracks to finish line: the Eagle Point Loppet experience
The Pembina Nordic Eagle Point Loppet is an event that runs in January at the Pembina Nordic Ski Trails, near Drayton Valley Alberta
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December 26, 2025
Ice, Rods & Reel memories: Winter fishing the Brazeau way
Ice fishing Brazeau County is a winter activity for the whole family.
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December 12, 2025
Why Thunder game nights are a local must do
The Drayton Valley Thunder is the local AJHL hockey team in Drayton Valley Alberta
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November 5, 2025
Photo credit: Kathy Schwengler
Power through winter
If you’re like me, you like winter, but find it hard to keep up your enthusiasm as February approaches. This is when the winter blahs creep in for many of us. Finding outdoor activities to keep us going until those first melts of spring occur can be daunting.
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February 11, 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
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
Night skiing the Pembina Nordic Trails
Since November I have taken advantage of the moonlit nights by dusting off the nordic skis and hitting the Pembina Nordic Ski Trails.
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December 23, 2021
The rugged and refined in Alder Flats
So I have been telling you to explore your backyard and check out places like Evansburg, Breton and Eagle Point Provincial Park. But what about Alder Flats? What the heck is there to do in Alder Flats? To answer this question I have visited Alder Flats five times since July to have a new experience, discover a new place and give you guys some actionable ideas.
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November 14, 2021
Spaaah Experience
This prompted me to wonder what other hidden gems we had in Drayton Valley that could be used to make an at home spa day.
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October 29, 2021