Grants for non-profits

Lola Strand, the program manager with FCSS, says the Town sets aside $5,000 for each quarter. The deadline for the applications for the next grant is April 1.

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Thunder preparing for playoffs

The Drayton Valley Thunder are gearing up for the playoffs, and they are currently sitting in fourth place in the AJHL North Division.

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Town approves 2.5 percent tax increase

Homeowners in Drayton Valley can expect a higher property tax bill this year. On Wednesday morning council approved an operating budget for 2022 that includes a 2.5 percent tax increase.

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The Matilda Day Quilt

The history of Keystone, and the African American families who settled Keystone plays a significant role in the mandate of the Breton Museum.

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Rural internet an issue

With the pandemic changing the way people work and go to school, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta has decided to ramp up their campaign to get reliable internet to those living in rural areas.

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McMann Centre Looking for Youth Mentors

The McMann Youth Centre in Drayton Valley has found a gap in services offered to youth in the community, and they are hoping to close it.

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The last word from Lil Ross

One local writer is having her last book published posthumously by her niece. In her lifetime, Lillian Ross published seven books. Her last book, Heavens To Betsy, was nearly completed when she passed away in November 2020.

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Arbitrator rules on rec funding

After a failed mediation and a lengthy arbitration process, Brazeau County will return to funding recreation facilities in a 50/50 split with the Town of Drayton Valley.

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Treatment centre on the way

Plans to bring a treatment and recovery centre to Drayton Valley took a step forward this week. If all goes well the facility could open its doors this summer.

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Athlete named future Olympian

One of Drayton’s former residents is sitting in the top 10 for the RBC Future Olympians Program in 2022.

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