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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February 15, 2022
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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February 10, 2022
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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February 10, 2022
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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February 2, 2022
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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February 1, 2022
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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January 26, 2022
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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January 25, 2022
Goodbye Royal Purple
The Drayton Valley Royal Purple has surrendered its charter after 65 years in the community. Here’s a look back at the group’s history of service in Drayton Valley.
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January 18, 2022
Library wants to make friends
If you’d like to help support the work of the Drayton Valley Library there’s never been a better time to put your name forward. This month steps are being taken with the aim of setting up a Friends of the Library group in this community.
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January 18, 2022
No time for self improvement
Drayton Valley and District Free Press editor Graham Long, muses about the success rate of new year's resolutions
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January 12, 2022