Local residents thinking about running for town council have a chance to learn more about the responsibility at noon today. The second-to-last session in a free webinar series hosted by Alberta Municipalities and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta is happening today from 12-1 p.m. It's designed to help candidates in t...

The Drayton Valley Thunder lost some momentum this weekend, falling 4-1 to the Whitecourt Wolverines Friday night, then 4-3 to the Grande Prairie Storm on Sunday. On Friday, Wolverine Ethan Short, assisted by Cole Barrett, started the action off 8:50 into the first to bring the teams to 1-0. The second frame saw the Th...

According to the 2024 Annual Report from Yellowhead Regional Library, the Town of Drayton Valley saw savings of up to $837,252.86 last year by having a membership with the organization. On behalf of the Drayton Valley Municipal Library, the town invested in a YRL membership at $31,629.30 last year. Through this members...

As of Sept. 2, harvest progress of major crops continued in the North West Region over the past week, with 24 per cent of major crops now harvested, ahead of the five-year average of 10 per cent. That's according to the latest crop report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Albe...

Albertans are asked to use caution when working or recreating outdoors this weekend due to hot and dry conditions. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Sept. 5) There are 45 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and one mutual aid fire. One is classified as out of control, seven are bein...