Author Archives: Mark Cappis

The path is getting cleared for a new scrap metal recycling facility to come to Drayton Valley. At Drayton Valley town council's April 13 meeting, council approved the rezoning of 5302 - 34 Avenue. Th...

The Drayton Valley Thunder are on the brink of elimination in the AJHL playoffs, following April 12's loss to the Spruce Grove Saints 2-1. The Saints got things going early, as Caiden Gault scored jus...

Brazeau County is showing its support for the Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo. At the County's April 5, 2022 meeting, County council approved in-kind support to the rodeo in the amount of $1547.75. The Seven...

A rough opening for the Drayton Valley Thunder in the AJHL North Division finals. Two losses over the weekend have given the Spruce Grove Saints a 2-0 lead in the series. Game 1 was April 8, where the...

Evansburg RCMP are seeking the public's help in finding a missing male. Lauren Donald Craven, a 67-year old from Fallis, was last seen in Wildwood on April 7, 2022, at around 12 p.m. Lauren is approxi...

Drayton Valley has become the second community in Alberta to have Shelter Pods. The new emergency shelter initiative began in Edson in 2021, and many communities across Alberta began to take notice. I...

After a 10 day break, the Drayton Valley Thunder resume AJHL playoffs this weekend. The Thunder will be battling the Spruce Grove Saints in the North Division final. The Spruce Grove Saints are going ...

Brazeau County has passed its final budget for 2022. The budget was passed at their April 4, 2022 council meeting. In a statement, the County says the balanced budget maintains their years-long tax fr...

A Drayton Valley man is facing 20 charges after several stolen vehicles were recovered from a property in Violet Grove. Drayton Valley RCMP report that, on March 31, 2022, members of their General Inv...

Shelter Pods have come to Drayton Valley. Shelter Pods are a new form of temporary housing for the homeless. Drayton Valley's Shelter Pods are built in a renovated camp shack. When a person needs a pl...