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Parkland RCMP seek assistance in identifying Wabamun fraud suspect
Parkland RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be connected to fraud. On Jan. 27, a victim in Wabamun received a phone call from a man claiming his grandson had been ...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 02, 2026 An image of the suspect, captured from the victim's doorbell camera footage. (Parkland RCMP/Supplied)
Drayton Valley Thunder slide to bottom spot in AJHL South Division after weekend loss
The Drayton Valley Thunder have dropped to the bottom spot in the AJHL's South Division after a loss on Friday, Jan. 30. The team was looking to snap a five-game skid this weekend, but fell 7-4 to the...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Feb 02, 2026 (Drayton Valley Thunder/Facebook)
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly report: Jan. 15-22, 2026
January 15 5:12 p.m. - Brazeau County - Complainant reported observing his ex trying to harm herself while on a video call. Members located the female at a residence, and due to her condition, paramed...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 30, 2026 (File photo)
Brazeau County seeking feedback on waste transfer station operations
Brazeau County is seeking feedback from users of its waste transfer stations. The county is running a 10-question survey until Feb. 28, intending to better understand how residents use the facilities ...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 29, 2026 (ID 23830224 © Jlhope | Dreamstime.com)
Pattison addresses property sale connected to proposed ICE facility amid growing backlash
Jim Pattison Developments said it plans to fulfill commitments made in a property sale with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The property arm of the Vancouver-based conglomerate Jim Pattison ...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 29, 2026 The 552,587 square foot building in Virginia that ICE wants to turn into a "holding and processing" facility. (Photo: loopnet.com)
Drayton Valley Thunder's Taynton Lavender earns AJHL Player of the Week
The Drayton Valley Thunder's Taynton Lavender has been named the AJHL Defensive Player of the Week for Jan. 19-25. The 2006-born defenceman leads the Thunder with 32 points in 29 games played after ad...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 28, 2026 (Kathy Matlock Photos/Drayton Valley Thunder Facebook)
Drayton Valley and Brazeau County seek resident input on future of recreation
The Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County are seeking resident input on the future of recreation in the area. The municipalities are developing a Joint Recreation and Culture Master Plan that will...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 27, 2026 (ID 131140200 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com)
Drayton Valley Health Services Foundation hosts Business Community Mixer
The Drayton Valley Health Services Foundation is hosting a Business Community Mixer this week. The mixer is a casual event, intended to support new connections and local businesses, all while empoweri...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 27, 2026 (ID 85400037 © Ammentorp | Dreamstime.com)
Construction work to cause temporary highway closure northeast of Drayton Valley
Construction work on Highway 770, northeast of Drayton Valley, is planned for Jan. 28 and may cause disruptions for motorists in the area. From 8 p.m. on Jan. 28 to 5 a.m. on Jan. 29, crews will be co...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 26, 2026 (Captured from 511 Alberta)
Drayton Valley Thunder struggle to snap skid in close weekend games
After two weekend games, the losing streak continues for the Drayton Valley Thunder. They were edged 3-2 by the Canmore Eagles in Saturday's home game. Canmore opened the scoring at 17:09 for a 1-0 le...
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Jan 26, 2026 The Drayton Valley Thunder take on the Canmore Eagles on Jan. 24, 2026. (Kathy Matlock Photos/Drayton Valley Thunder Facebook)