Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) has selected Faye Wolsey, an educator at Frank Maddock High School, as its nominee for the 2026 Edwin Parr Teacher Award. The award was established by the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) to recognize outstanding first-year teachers who demonstrate excellence in the teaching qua...

The wait is finally over! Ella Langley's highly anticipated album Dandelion is just around the corner, and the tracklist has officially dropped. We're buzzing, and rightfully so-this album is about to shake up the country music scene in all the right ways. But surprisingly Dandelion only has one collaboration. And who'...

Drayton Valley town council has approved the final 2026 Operating Budget at $32,710,060, with no increase to the property tax rate for residential properties and a 2.37 per cent decrease to the tax rate for non-residential properties. "We are in a position for a strong year ahead," commented Mayor Nancy Dodds...

There was an earthquake in Alberta on April 1, and that's no joke. According to Earthquakes Canada, the Magnitude 4.5 tremor struck around 5:30 p.m., 18 km northeast of Morinville. There are reports of it being lightly felt as far south as Bowden, and in other areas like Whitecourt, Lesser Slave Lake, and Lakeland Prov...

More police officers are coming to Drayton Valley. The Alberta RCMP recently announced it has welcomed 21 new police officers who are to be deployed across the province. Each officer is a recent graduate of the Cadet Training Program at the RCMP's academy in Regina. Since April 1, 2024, the province says it has receive...

Parkland RCMP report that Kimberly Danis has been located safe. Mounties thank the public for their assistance.

Disney is going country-and honestly, it kind of makes perfect sense. The Walt Disney Company is putting a fresh spin on some of its most iconic songs with a brand-new country EP titled Main Street Country. The project brings together a mix of fan-favourite Disney classics and today's country artists, giving those nost...

The Town of Drayton Valley is looking for community members to join its Policing Committee. Committee members help ensure local policing reflects community needs and priorities. Responsibilities include: Acting as a bridge between the community, council and the RCMP Supporting the development of a community safety plan...

Parkland RCMP have arrested a Duffield resident and two Edmonton residents following an alleged police chase near Gunn. On March 26, Parkland RCMP were told a stolen Chevrolet Silverado was seen in the Onoway area. Shortly after, the vehicle was used in an alleged theft in Gunn before it fled towards Alberta Beach at a...

Primary Care Alberta will be in Drayton Valley in late April to provide free screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45-74. From April 20-25, a mobile mammography trailer will be at the Team Auctions Centre. Screenings are available for free, but appointments are required. Call 1-800-667-0604 to book an appoi...