Author Archives: Mark Cappis

Two Drayton Valley residents and a Buck Lake resident have been arrested for breaking into a gas plant. Edson RCMP report that, on March 22, 2022, they received a report of a break and enter in progre...

The Town of Drayton Valley is bringing the bylaws governing their bylaw enforcement officers up to code. The new bylaw was presented to Drayton Valley town council at their March 23 meeting. The new b...

The Drayton Valley Triathlon is making its return. Organizers came out to Drayton Valley town council's March 23 meeting to make their annual request for road closures. The triathlon was cancelled for...

Drayton Valley residents had a chance to share their views last week regarding a new use proposed for the old United Church. At their regular meeting March 23, council held a public hearing on rezonin...

Alberta RCMP App - The AB RCMP mobile app is now available as a free download through the Apple App and Google Play Stores. The app does not track or monitor users in any way. It provides easy access ...

The Drayton Valley Thunder are off to the North Division Championship in the AJHL. The Thunder shut out the Fort McMurray Oil Barons 4-0 on March 29 to take the series 4-2. Drew Sutton of the Thunder ...

Breton RCMP have arrested a repeat offender after catching them with two stolen snowmobiles. Breton RCMP report that, on March 9, 2022, they received information about a stolen snowmobile. The snowmob...

Brazeau County is showing its support for Ukraine. At County council's March 22 meeting, council directed administration to create a fundraising opportunity for Ukraine. The donations are to go to app...

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are creeping up on the Drayton Valley Thunder. The Oil Barons beat the Thunder 5-1 on March 26, narrowing the Thunder's lead in the series to 3-2. The Thunder's lone goal ...

Crime is creeping upwards in the Drayton Valley region. At Drayton Valley's March 23 town council meeting, council received monthly crime statistics from the Drayton Valley RCMP detachment. According ...