Author Archives: Mark Cappis

The Drayton Valley Thunder started the new year with an overtime loss, falling to the Bonnyville Pontiacs 5-4 Tuesday night. The Pontiacs got things going in the first period, as Charlie Russell score...

It looks to be a bright future for the Town of Drayton Valley. In a year-end interview with Big West Country, Drayton Valley Mayor Nancy Dodds says Drayton Valley has reason to be optimistic. Dodds wa...

The Town of Drayton Valley is working on bringing ShelterPods to the community. Town officials say the new initiative creates a temporary place for homeless people to spend the night. The project is b...

There was some last minute debate on the Town of Drayton Valley's budget for next year before it was passed at the Town's Dec. 22 meeting. Before council passed the capital budget, Town administration...

One Drayton Valley resident is hoping that more can be done to facilitate snow removal in the community. On Dec. 22, Drayton resident David Schenk addressed council to voice his complaints about the l...

The Town of Drayton Valley is working to help Opportunity Home to move into a new location. Opportunity Home is looking to open up an Addictions Treatment and Recovery Centre at 5219 - 53 Ave. In orde...

Online Crime Reporting - You can use this tool to report a variety of incidents, such as vandalism, thefts under $5000, and lost property where there are no suspects. Never use this tool to report a c...

November was a very typical month, according to the Drayton Valley RCMP. Drayton Valley RCMP Staff Sergeant Erin Matthews paid a visit to Drayton Valley town council on Dec. 22 to deliver the crime st...

Brazeau County is starting to roll out its Council Strategic Plan for 2021 through 2026. At the County's Dec. 21 meeting, council shared their vision, mission statement and values for the council term...

Online Crime Reporting - You can use this tool to report a variety of incidents, such as vandalism, thefts under $5000, and lost property where there are no suspects. Never use this tool to report a c...