As of June 10, emergence for major crops in the North West Region (Region Four) has reached 94 per cent, which is ahead of the five-year average of 77 per cent and the 10-year average of 80 per cent. That's according to the latest crop report from the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government...

Drayton Valley hosts its eighth annual Walk Together for ALS this weekend, and registration is still open. On June 14 at West Lions Valley Park, the community will gather to walk and raise funds for The ALS Society of Alberta. Check-in starts at 10 a.m., with the event kicking off at 11 a.m. Online registration closes ...

A special weather statement has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), warning that conditions are favourable to the development of funnel clouds this afternoon. ECCC says these types of funnel clouds typically don't cause any danger near the ground, however there is a chance one could intensify a...

A food recall has been issued for two brands' of Genoa and Genova salami products due to a salmonella contamination. The affected products include the Bona brand's mild Genova salami and the Rea brand's sweet and hot variations of Genoa salami. Products were distributed across Alberta, Manitoba and Toronto. In addition...

The Ricochet Oil Corp Aquatic Centre in Drayton Valley is reporting a power outage, requiring it to close immediately. As of about 10 a.m. today, the centre is closed and officials say there is no expected time for reopening just yet. An update will be provided once available.

Get ready to pucker up for Lemonade Day, an annual event bringing summer refreshment and youth business education to communities. On June 14, communities including Drayton Valley and Alberta Beach will see their streets lined with students anywhere from Kindergarten to graduation age selling homemade lemonade. The even...

Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) has weighed in on the current status of the provincial collective bargaining process involving teachers. "WRSD will be receiving guidance from the provincial level in the case of any job action," reads a statement from WRSD. "We understand that there are many questions re...

The Drayton Valley Comprehensive Family Violence Institute is hosting a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event this afternoon. At noon on June 11, participants can head to the Civic Centre to strut their stuff in a pair of women's shoes. The event is a fundraiser intended to help the organization, which serves the town and...

A special air quality statement is in effect for Brazeau County near Drayton Valley and Breton. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says wildfire smoke is or is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility, which would vary hour to hour. As smoke levels increase, so do health risks; officials advi...

The wildfire near the communities of Robb and Mercoal has been downgraded to under control, though smoke is likely still visible in the area. That's according to the latest update from Yellowhead County, streamed at 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Meanwhile, Yellowhead County firefighters are still working to get the P...