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Alberta's government investing $14 million in Community Fireguard program for 2024
Alberta's government says it is investing in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program. Alberta's government says it is preparing for the upcoming wildfire season following unprecedented wildfires in 2023 that impacted communities...
Apr 29, 2024
Devon getting new AJHL team, and Whitecourt Wolverines staying put
As it turns out, the Whitecourt Wolverines don't appear to be going anywhere, and expansion, not relocation, is on the horizon for the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The Wolverines now previous ownership team, NAX Athletics Group, was granted an expansion team on Friday by the AJHL, which will be located in Devon...
Apr 26, 2024
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly report: April 18 - 15
April 18 12:00 p.m. - Drayton Valley - 50 St S - Complainant reported a transaction was made the evening prior at a gas station, using her debit card but she has the card. Complainant doesn't know how it happened, requesting police investigate. Under investigation. 6:28 p.m. - Brazeau County - Complainant reported seve...
Apr 26, 2024
Drayton Valley Bachelor of Science in Nursing program starting this September
Drayton Valley's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program is starting strong as 46 potential students applied by the deadline for one of nine spaces this fall. The University of Calgary (UCalgary) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) say they have partnered with the Town of Drayton Valley to offer the 3.5-year re...
Apr 26, 2024
GFL to deliver organic waste pickup bins to Village of Breton residents
According to officials with GFL Environmental, crews will be delivering organic waste collection bins to Village of Breton residents on Friday, April 26. Officials with the Village say organic waste pickup has been scheduled for alternating Mondays, beginning on May 6.
Apr 26, 2024
Members needed to serve on newly formed Drayton Valley - Brazeau County Recreation Board
Officials with Brazeau County say they are looking to add a member to the Drayton Valley - Brazeau County Recreation Board for a two-year term. Town staff say training will be provided as required and Board Members are compensated for their time and expenses. Members of this newly established board will serve in an adv...
Apr 25, 2024
Equipment fire in Village of Breton
Fire crews in the Village of Breton responded to an equipment fire in the area of 53 Avenue and 48 Street, near the water tower and cenotaph, during the morning hours of Thursday, April 25. Crews say they were able to arrive on scene and get the flames under control in a timely manner. Officials say the fire did not po...
Apr 25, 2024
Drayton Valley RCMP make arrests following drug trafficking investigation
Two Drayton Valley residents have been arrested following an RCMP investigation into alleged drug trafficking. In February of 2024, members of the Drayton Valley RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) say they entered into a drug trafficking investigation involving a local residence. On April 18, the Drayton Valley R...
Apr 24, 2024
Drayton Valley street sweeping update - April 24
According to officials with the Town of Drayton Valley, street sweeping crews were unable to complete a section of 46 Street on Tuesday, April 23, due to an equipment breakdown. Crews say once repairs to the sweeper are completed, they will finish sweeping 46 Street in the morning, before moving on to the areas highlig...
Apr 24, 2024
Drayton Valley street sweepers working in southeast section of town
According to officials with the Town of Drayton Valley, street sweeping crews began work on residential streets in the southeast section of town (highlighted in yellow), starting at 7:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 23. Residents are being asked to obey the no parking signs in these areas. Public Works says they hope to hav...
Apr 23, 2024