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Brazeau County joins calls of concern about Police Funding Model changes and impact to small communities
Brazeau County is joining calls of concern regarding changes to the Police Funding Model announced by the Government of Alberta last year. In December, the Alberta government announced that beginning ...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 19, 2026 (ID 37231982 © Alexandru Cuznetov | Dreamstime.com)
Drayton Valley and Brazeau residents invited to free skate with first responders
Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services invites area residents to a free skate event with first responders this Sunday. From 6-7 p.m. on Feb. 22, families can head to the Pembina Pipeline Arena at...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 18, 2026 (ID 132684127 | Active © Mariusz Blach | Dreamstime.com)
Snowfall warning in effect for Brazeau and Parkland County
Snowy weather across Alberta has meant stuck cars and dicey commutes this morning. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a storm making its way across the prairies is expected to slam Albe...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 17, 2026 (ID 7956183 © Steve Vanhorn | Dreamstime.com)
Town of Drayton Valley challenges residents to craft creative sculptures in food bank fundraiser
The Town of Drayton Valley is asking residents to show their love for the local food bank through a new donation initiative. The town is challenging resident teams to collect non-perishable food items...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 17, 2026 An example of the structures teams could create with their food bank donation goods. (Town of Drayton Valley/Facebook)
Drayton Valley Thunder finish home stand strong with 5-2 victory against Devon Xtreme
The Drayton Valley Thunder finished their home stand last weekend with mixed success. Friday, they handed a 3-1 decision to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. The Oil Barons opened the scoring in period on...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 17, 2026 (Drayton Valley Thunder/Facebook)
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly crime report: Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, 2026
January 29 9:22 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 51 Ave - Complainant reported a male breaching a condition of his probation. Members attended and ensured the breach did not continue, but decided not to charge...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 13, 2026 (File photo)
Family Day activities in the Brazeau region
It's a packed weekend, with Valentine's Day on Saturday, Feb. 14 and Family Day on Monday, Feb. 16, and two communities have activities in store. Drayton Valley The Town of Drayton Valley is hosting a...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 13, 2026 (ID 23816961 © Irina Volkova | Dreamstime.com)
Parkland RCMP arrest individual allegedly carrying rifle near roadway
Parkland RCMP recently arrested a male allegedly seen walking along a roadway with a rifle. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Parkland RCMP General Investigation members were in Paul First Nation when they say the...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 12, 2026 A rifle seized by Parkland RCMP after an individual was allegedly carrying it near a roadway. (RCMP/Supplied)
Agriculture industry members invited to participate in cattle traceability and producer mental health surveys
Farmers and ranchers are invited to give their input to two industry surveys right now. The Canadian Cattle Association is seeking producer feedback and concerns about proposed amendments to federal l...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 12, 2026 (ID 10956036 © Robert Crow | Dreamstime.com)
Carney orders flags at half-mast as MPs react in horror to deadly B.C. shooting
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, is mourning the deaths of 10 people in one of the deadliest mass shootings in the country. B.C. Premier David Eby says the mass attack left eight dead, including the s...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 11, 2026 (ID 400793972 © Vladyslav Musiienko | Dreamstime.com)