60 years strong: St. Anthony School plans celebration and future growth
Celebrating 60 years of Catholic education, Drayton Valley's St. Anthony School plans a milestone event and eyes future upgrades.
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April 4, 2025
New trespassing program helps businesses
The Drayton Valley business community can now streamline trespassing enforcement with a new program, reducing court visits and empowering officers to issue notices on their behalf.
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March 26, 2025
Technology bring collisions into focus
High-collision intersections in Drayton Valley identified; enforcement targets speeders on 50 St & Hwy 22. Safety measures increase.
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March 18, 2025
What you see is what you get
Award winning columnist Graham Long on the Canadian ownership of the Drayton Valley Free Press newspaper.
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March 14, 2025
Charter school proposal moving forward
Roots of Resilience aims to open a public charter school in Drayton Valley, Alberta, blending Indigenous knowledge with holistic education for all K-12 students.
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February 19, 2025
Mental health calls drain resources
Drayton Valley RCMP see rising Mental Health Act arrests, straining resources. Mental health crisis intervention in Alberta needs improvement.
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February 5, 2025
Support group for new Canadians
Verna Wicks, with Drayton Valley Community Learning (DVCL), is working together with other organizations in the community to build a Newcomers Support Team.
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January 28, 2025
Bus association reaches end of the road
The Drayton Valley Community Bus Association, which has been a fixture in the area since the 1970s, has ceased operations.
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January 22, 2025
Jordan’s Principle Grant funding delays are disrupting education in an Alberta schools
As of December 20, Wild Rose School Division will be laying off 46 Educational Assistants due to the division not receiving the Jordan’s Principle grant from the Federal Government.
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December 24, 2024
Drayton Valley Food Bank relies on generosity
Explore the growing demand for the Drayton Valley Food Bank as it tackles record-breaking hamper distribution, facility challenges, and rising standards. Learn how community generosity keeps the vital service thriving in Alberta despite obstacles."
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December 10, 2024