Author Archives: Ashley Lavallee-Koenig

The communities of Robb and Mercoal have joined the growing list of evacuations caused by wildfires across the province. Residents of the two hamlets were evacuated to Edson on Friday evening, accordi...

The Town of Drayton Valley reports a portion of 58 Street is closed due to a gas line repair. ATCO is on scene making the necessary repairs, officials say. The closure extends from the Wendy's to the ...

The Court of Appeal of Alberta has allowed an appeal from Alberta Health Services (AHS) regarding a decision by the Alberta Labour Relations Board about the use of outside agency nurses at the Breton ...

Jocelyn Whaley has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Drayton Valley. With over two decades of municipal leadership experience, the town says Whaley brings a ...

A heat warning is in effect for much of Alberta. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), hot temperatures are expected today, with daytime highs near or above 30 degrees Celsius. Of...

A trio of local MLAs will be taking on some extra duties within the Alberta government. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has unveiled the names of the ministers and MLAs who will serve on the government...

The 2025 NextGen Western Golf Championship is coming to Entwistle this weekend, and at least two Drayton Valley residents are competing. The tournament takes place May 30 to June 1 at the Trestle Cree...

May 15 1:48 p.m. - Brazeau County - Complainant reported theft of wire and damage to a power transformer that occurred sometime in the past couple of days. Under investigation. 2:52 p.m. - Brazeau Cou...

May 28 update: The wildfire advisory for Yellowhead County has been re-issued as of 3:28 p.m. on May 27. Fire EWF030 remains out of control, but its size has been reduced to about 284 hectares, accord...

Parkland RCMP report Denika House has been located safe as of May 26. Police thank the public and media for their assistance.