A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Brazeau County near Drayton Valley and Breton. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says conditions are favourable to produce storms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. There is also a risk of a tornado. Thunderstorms are expected to fo...

The Government of Alberta and Brazeau County are partnering to improve Highway 621 for vehicles carrying oversized and overweight loads. The highway is reportedly part of the county's western economic corridor and the only route in the region that accommodates over-dimensional traffic to Whitecourt, Grande Prairie and ...

As of August 12, spring cereals in the North West Region are progressing from heading to soft dough development, while fall-seeded crops are ripening. That's according to the latest crop report by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta. Major crop conditions are rated 69 per cen...

Three Drayton Valley residents are on Team Alberta's roster for the 2025 Baseball Canada 18U National Championships. The competition started Aug. 14, running until Aug. 17, with Riley and Kayden Dusterhoft, and Teagan Colford representing the Drayton Valley region. Fort McMurray is hosting, its fourth time doing so sin...

There's a new K-12 school opening in Drayton Valley and it's set to offer a unique learning experience to students. The Roots of Resilience Charter School begins its first year of classes on Sept. 2 and is the first educational facility to open under the Roots of Resilience Charter School Society, its governing authori...