Author Archives: Ashley Lavallee-Koenig
Update: Wildfire near Beau Rand Estates contained
Parkland County reports that crews have contained a wildfire near Range Road 10 and Beau Rand Estates. Officials say the fire is no longer a danger to the public. While the emergency alert was cancell...
May 04, 2026 A map outlining the location of a wildfire near Beau Rand Estates in Parkland County. (Parkland County/Facebook)
Man Van bringing free prostate cancer and mental health tests to Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo
Men in Drayton Valley and the surrounding region are invited to participate in a free prostate cancer test and mental wellness assessment tomorrow. The Man Van will be at the Team Auctions Centre from...
May 01, 2026 (ID 186175160 © Noipornpan | Dreamstime.com
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly crime report: April 16-23, 2026
April 16 10:25 a.m. - Drayton Valley - Complainant reported harassing calls from his ex, including numerous phone calls, messages and contact with his family and friends. As requested by the complaina...
May 01, 2026 (ID 37231982 ©
Alexandru Cuznetov | Dreamstime.com)
Three suspects arrested following alleged kidnapping incident in Parkland County
Three suspects have been arrested following an alleged kidnapping and extortion incident in Parkland County. On April 14, Parkland RCMP received a report stating that the previous evening, two individ...
Apr 30, 2026 (File photo)
Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo to "stirrup" excitement this weekend
Dust off your cowboy hats and shine your boots, because the 11th Annual Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo kicks off Friday night. Every year, the Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo Society draws cowboys from across Nort...
Apr 30, 2026 (ID 7866093
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Modeste Creek bridge repairs to cause traffic disruptions in Brazeau County
Bridge construction and repair work is scheduled to begin on May 5 in Brazeau County. The work is planned for the bridge crossing Modeste Creek on Township Road 494, near Lindale Hall. Officials antic...
Apr 29, 2026 The location of a bridge scheduled for repairs beginning May 5. (Brazeau County/Facebook)
Update: Missing peacock and peahen located safely
Parkland and Smoky Lake RCMP report a peacock and peahen that were in a vehicle stolen from Stony Plain have been located safe. On April 26, two members of the public reportedly located the birds in t...
Apr 28, 2026 A white 2005 Ford F-350 believed to be stolen from Stony Plain. (Parkland RCMP/Supplied)
Major electoral boundary changes proposed for north and central Alberta
Major changes to Alberta's electoral boundaries are being proposed in the legislature following the release of the final Electoral Boundary Commission report, which includes majority and minority prop...
Apr 27, 2026 The Stony Plain—Drayton Valley riding proposed in the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission’s majority report. (Captured from Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Final Report)
Brazeau County council finishes 2025 in positive financial position
According to the audited 2025 Financial Statement, Brazeau County finished the year with a $3.5 million surplus, including all revenues and expenses. Budget 2025 estimated $33.3 million in revenues, w...
Apr 24, 2026 (ID 7730828
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Calgary Liberal MP says feds working hard on affordability, but Alberta risks losing investment
A Calgary MP is of the firm belief that now's the time for an 'energy renaissance' in Canada, adding it starts in Alberta. Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to Tim Hodgson, Canada's Minister of Ene...
Apr 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
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