Author Archives: Ashley Lavallee-Koenig
Fire restriction in effect for Brazeau County and Drayton Valley
A fire restriction is in effect for Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley. Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services officials say the restriction is being issued due to warm and dry weather...
May 11, 2026 (Brazeau County/Facebook)
Fire suppression kits available for rural homes in Brazeau County
Brazeau County's Wildfire Automated Sprinkler Protection (WASP) program is underway and 77 WASP sprinkler kits are available. The WASP program is a two-pronged approach to mitigating wildfire risk on ...
May 11, 2026 (ID 189387246 © Serjlogrus | Dreamstime.com)
Parkland County says preparedness played role in controlling Beau Rand Estates wildfire
Parkland County officials say the Beau Rand Estates community avoided injuries and structure losses from a recent wildfire due to planning, pre-positioned resources and a quick response. Around 11 a.m...
May 07, 2026 The area recently impacted by a wildfire near Beau Rand Estates in Parkland County. (Parkland County/Facebook)
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly crime report: April 23-30, 2026
April 23 9:59 a.m. - Drayton Valley - area of the dump - Members attended the homeless encampment to assist firefighters called to attend a fire. One woman in the homeless camp was injured and transpo...
May 07, 2026 (File photo)
Drayton Valley residents to see higher bills despite no municipal increase to property tax rate
Drayton Valley town council has approved the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw with no increase to the residential rate and a 1.7 per cent decrease to the non-residential rate, but elevated assessment values and pr...
May 06, 2026 (ID 16226669 © Cammeraydave | Dreamstime.com)
Parkland RCMP respond to fatal collision near Twp 524 and Hwy 770
One individual has died following a motor vehicle collision in Parkland County on Monday. Around 11:04 a.m. on May 4, Parkland RCMP responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision between a southbound se...
May 05, 2026 The scene of the collision. (Parkland RCMP/Supplied)
Nominations open for Drayton Valley Mayor's Gala Awards
Nominations are open for the 2026 Mayor's Gala Awards in Drayton Valley. The annual event recognizes and appreciates the businesses, individuals and organizations that make the community exceptional. ...
May 05, 2026 (ID 41838421
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Eagle Point bird count kicks off with information session
The Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council is hosting a "Hello Birds!" event Wednesday night, to kick off its Ninth Annual Eagle Point Bird Count. It takes place May 6, ahead of World Migratory Bird Da...
May 05, 2026 (ID 58277513 © Cornel1172 | Dreamstime.com)
2026 Census of Agriculture underway
An engagement opportunity for farm operators and producers begins today. May 4 marks the start of Statistics Canada's 2026 Census of Agriculture. The government says it will use the data collected to ...
May 04, 2026 (ID 131140200 ©
Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com)
Parkland and Lac Ste. Anne County leaders react to proposed electoral boundary changes
As potential changes to Alberta's Electoral Boundaries remain under review, representatives from Lac Ste. Anne County and Parkland County warn the initial recommendations could have a damaging impact ...
May 04, 2026 The Electoral Boundary Commission’s majority report recommends eliminating the Lac Ste. Anne County—Parkland riding. (Captured from the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Final Report)
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