Entwistle Rodeo
Get close enough to smell the horses and get sand in your face. The Entwistle Rodeo is a rural experience held the first weekend in July.
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August 11, 2021
Photo courtesy of Dallas Duffy, DDD Photography
West of the 5th Rodeo
Every August Winfield Alberta hosts the West of the 5th Rodeo. The Rodeo is in the heart of West Central Alberta and attracts up and comers in the rodeo scene.
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August 11, 2021
Photo courtesy of Dallas Duffy, DDD Photography
Buck Lake Stampede
The Buck Lake Stampede has been hootin' and hollering since 1929. A real down home rural rodeo experience with cowboys, live music and events.
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August 11, 2021
Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo
The Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo brings in the best cowboys and stock from across North America.
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August 11, 2021
Dry spell spells trouble for farmers
The recent dry spell in the area is causing problems for farmers who are dependent upon the weather for their wellbeing. Randy Robb, a farmer of 50 years in the Berrymoor area, says the crops are suffering due to the lack of moisture and the heat. He says his crops are yielding about a third of what they normally would.
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August 10, 2021
The Max to host outdoor concert
With the year and a half long lockdown finally ending, the Drayton Valley Max centre has something special planned for August to get people back in a social setting.
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August 5, 2021
Emergency room upgrades are coming
Drayton Valley hospital will be receiving a revamp in the coming months. On July 21 Alberta Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro was at the hospital for a special announcement.
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August 4, 2021
Drayton Valley takes flight
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August 3, 2021
Brazeau Dam: 5 adventure ideas
Listed are five adventure ideas for the Brazeau Dam, west of Drayton Valley. If you has a sense of discovery and are up for bringing your own gear then this is your next destination to experience Alberta's wilderness.
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July 31, 2021
Dealing with bees and wasps
Bees and wasps are out in full swing and many people may be discovering hives in their sheds, homes or on their property. When bees and wasps are in their natural habitat they serve an important role in our ecosystem through pollination but when they get into homes they can become a danger to people and pets.
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July 27, 2021