
Small Town Big Life partying on Drayton Valley Main Street this Friday
Throw it back to the '90s this Friday night at the Small Town Big Life Street Party in Drayton Valley. This year's theme is: "The '90s: A Decade of Grit and Growth," and comes complete with a MuchMusic Video Dance Party to kick things off at 5 p.m. "The '90s was a really good time in Drayton Valley... yo...
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Drayton Valley Thunder signs two new players
The Drayton Valley Thunder have acquired two new players ahead of the upcoming Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) season. Left-handed forward Loughlan McMullan from the Northern Manitoba Blizzard has been acquired in exchange for a player development fee. Hailing from Brandon, Manitoba, Head Coach and General Manager...
Aug 19, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Drayton Valley and Breton areas
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...
Aug 18, 2025

Highway 621 receiving capacity upgrades in coming years
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 ...
Aug 18, 2025

Alberta Crop Report: August 12, 2025
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...
Aug 18, 2025