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Drayton Valley denied grant funding for "vital" water distribution project
The Town of Drayton Valley has been denied grant funding for a water distribution project. The project was intended to strengthen the distribution network and ensure a reliable supply of potable water to residents, while also meeting fire suppression flow requirements. To achieve this, a connection needs to be establis...
Jul 29, 2025

Drayton Valley RCMP weekly crime report: July 10-17
July 17 10:58 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 50 St - Complainant reported a male was sleeping in the lobby of a beauty salon, doing nothing for the ambience of the premise or comfort of the clients. Member attended and removed the male. 12:24 p.m. - Drayton Valley - area of the dump - Member requested to assist firefighters w...
Jul 28, 2025

Alberta Crop Report: July 22, 2025
As of July 22 in the North West Region, spring wheat and barley have entered the milk development stage while oats are reaching the end of flowering. That's according to the latest crop report from the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and Government of Alberta. Major crops conditions declined to 71 per...
Jul 28, 2025

Drayton Valley receiving funding for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
The Town of Drayton Valley has been named as a funding recipient under the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP), along with multiple other communities. The province announced $114.6 million in funding to support 86 road, bridge and water infrastructure projects across Alberta last Friday. The funding ...
Jul 28, 2025

Thunder promotes Daryl Winter to direct player recruitment and development
The Drayton Valley Thunder has promoted Daryl Winter to the role of Director of Player Personnel, replacing the outgoing Scott Pimblott. The organization says Winter has been integral in his role as head scout, showing a deep understanding of player talent and commitment to the team's vision. In his new role, Winter wi...
Jul 25, 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Drayton Valley and Central Alberta
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Drayton Valley and most of central Alberta. The Watch was issued at 12:13 p.m. with officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noting that thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening over western and central Alberta. Meteorologists sa...
Jul 24, 2025

Drayton Valley Thunder acquires new defenseman in Canmore Eagles trade
The Drayton Valley Thunder organization has acquired 2006-born defenseman Keston Beagle from the Canmore Eagles. Beagle, who hails from Rimbey, just down the road, was acquired earlier this month in a trade that sent 2005 born defenseman Reid Larson to Canmore. The organization says he brings a much-needed physical edg...
Jul 24, 2025

Drayton Valley RCMP weekly report: July 10-17
July 10 1:17 p.m. - Drayton Valley - 47 St - Complainant reported that suspects entered her garage by using an opener that was in her van and stole two dirt bikes and a lawnmower. Under investigation. 9:49 a.m. - Brazeau County - Complainant reported ongoing issues with people trespassing on his land to access the rive...
Jul 24, 2025

CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
This is sponsored content. It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low...
Jul 24, 2025

Multiple property crime, drug trafficking arrests made by Parkland and Alberta RCMP
The Alberta RCMP, its Parkland detachment and the Alberta RCMP Community Response Team (CRT), along with other partners, are highlighting multiple arrests made recently following various operations involving what they describe as prolific offenders. Earlier this year, multiple partners executed six search warrants in r...
Jul 23, 2025