Several trees in the Village of Breton are set to be pruned or removed over the next few days as crews attempt to get a Black Knot infestation under control. Over the summer, village officials had an arborist conduct an assessment of the community as part of the application process for a Fire Ready Grant. During the as...

Drayton Valley town council has given first reading to a bylaw that would require anyone who wants to run in next year's General Municipal Election to undergo a criminal records check as a part of the application process. Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2024-01-A: Election Candidate Criminal Record Check at the reg...

The Alberta Emergency Alert System's bi-annual test is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20. Officials say the test will take place at 1:55 p.m. and a message will be issued over radio, television, cell phones and tablets. While this is a test, residents are encouraged to use this as a reminder to make sure they are prepar...

Drayton Valley Mayor Nancy Dodds and several members of council joined Metis Local 888 Board President, Wendy Snow on Saturday, Nov. 16, for a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre to commemorate Metis Week. November 10 - 16 is recognized as Metis Week and honours the sacrifices of those who have fought for the rig...

According to a new report from the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN), jobs in Drayton Valley need to pay at least $19.85 per hour for workers to earn a "living wage." This figure is based on an analysis of local living costs, accounting for average expenses in Drayton Valley, while subtracting any benefits a...

While Canada Post is temporarily closed during a nationwide strike, people in the West Country will still be able to send and receive mail - albeit only for the most important mail. Starting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, mail can be accepted from Albertans at designated Alberta government offices across the province. ...

The Drayton Valley Thunder dropped a pair of home games against the Bonnyville Pontiacs and Lloydminster Bobcats on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, respectively. On Friday, Nov. 15, the Thunder took on the Pontiacs, losing 4-3. Friday's game started with a goal from Bronson Ross at 9:10, to give the Pontiacs an...

Parkland RCMP have laid a charge in relation to a drowning that happened on Wabamun Lake earlier this fall. It was Oct. 13 when RCMP responded to the lake in Wabamun Provincial Park, west of Edmonton. It was initially said by RCMP that it appeared a canoe had capsized, leading to the tragic death of a five-year-old gir...

November 7 8:06 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 46 Ave - Complainant reported windows smashed out on his vehicle. Occurred overnight while parked in complainants' driveway. Under investigation. 9:12 a.m. - Brazeau County - Lodgepole area - Complainant reported suspects entered a lease site and stole a 1000-gallon propane tank,...

An Edmonton man has been arrested and charged in connection to an alleged shooting at the Brazeau Dam in early November. Police say just after midnight on Nov. 9, they received a report of possible gunshots at the Brazeau County Dam. Upon arrival, Mounties say they discovered a female victim suffering from several guns...