The Town of Drayton Valley reminds residents of changes to town facility hours for the Civic Holiday on August 4. This Monday, hours for town facilities are as follows: Civic Centre: closed Community Services Centre: closed Early Childhood Development Centre: closed Omniplex and Total Works Health and Fitness: 10 a.m. ...

A Parkland County resident has been arrested and charged following an alleged dangerous driving incident last weekend. On July 27, Parkland RCMP received a report of a dangerous driver heading towards Spruce Grove on Highway 16. Police say they located the suspect vehicle and observed it splitting lanes and passing oth...

The Town of Drayton Valley has been denied grant funding for a water distribution project. The project was intended to strengthen the distribution network and ensure a reliable supply of potable water to residents, while also meeting fire suppression flow requirements. To achieve this, a connection needs to be establis...

July 17 10:58 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 50 St - Complainant reported a male was sleeping in the lobby of a beauty salon, doing nothing for the ambience of the premise or comfort of the clients. Member attended and removed the male. 12:24 p.m. - Drayton Valley - area of the dump - Member requested to assist firefighters w...

As of July 22 in the North West Region, spring wheat and barley have entered the milk development stage while oats are reaching the end of flowering. That's according to the latest crop report from the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and Government of Alberta. Major crops conditions declined to 71 per...

The Town of Drayton Valley has been named as a funding recipient under the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP), along with multiple other communities. The province announced $114.6 million in funding to support 86 road, bridge and water infrastructure projects across Alberta last Friday. The funding ...

The Drayton Valley Thunder has promoted Daryl Winter to the role of Director of Player Personnel, replacing the outgoing Scott Pimblott. The organization says Winter has been integral in his role as head scout, showing a deep understanding of player talent and commitment to the team's vision. In his new role, Winter wi...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Drayton Valley and most of central Alberta. The Watch was issued at 12:13 p.m. with officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noting that thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening over western and central Alberta. Meteorologists sa...

The Drayton Valley Thunder organization has acquired 2006-born defenseman Keston Beagle from the Canmore Eagles. Beagle, who hails from Rimbey, just down the road, was acquired earlier this month in a trade that sent 2005 born defenseman Reid Larson to Canmore. The organization says he brings a much-needed physical edg...

July 10 1:17 p.m. - Drayton Valley - 47 St - Complainant reported that suspects entered her garage by using an opener that was in her van and stole two dirt bikes and a lawnmower. Under investigation. 9:49 a.m. - Brazeau County - Complainant reported ongoing issues with people trespassing on his land to access the rive...