New school moving forward

Last week, some parents from H.W. Pickup gathered to hear from Wild Rose School Division superintendent Brad Volkman and the board trustee for ward one, Daryl Scott, to get an update about the new Powerhouse Learning Campus.

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Tax deadline pushed back

Residents of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County will have a little extra time to pay their property taxes this year.

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Clinic set to close

After nearly forty years, the Malone clinic will be closing its doors, though the IDA Pharmacy will still remain open.

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Woman watches as business burns

“Thursday early afternoon I was in Evansburg picking up some supplies and saw the Evansburg fire start up again,” she said in an email. “The wind was crazy strong. I saw the smoke again with the Parkland fire and started to organize our personal items better.”

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Thunder here to stay

It looks like there will be Alberta Junior Hockey League action in Drayton Valley for the foreseeable future. The Drayton Valley Thunder has come to a multi-year agreement with the Town regarding use of the Omniplex.

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Students pitch gym idea

Does Drayton Valley need an indoor gymnasium? Three students from Drayton Christian School think so, and made their case to town council.

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Locals make awards shortlist

When you’re hot, you’re hot. Four separate Drayton Valley area projects have been shortlisted for this year’s Alberta Emerald Awards.

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Unpaid taxes hurt municipalities

Things are looking good in Alberta’s oil patch. After some very tough years activity has bounced back, as has the price of a barrel of crude. But the current level of prosperity doesn’t always filter down to the communities where the industry is focused.

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Horse club looks ahead

The trails operated by the Drayton Valley Horse Club have new signage in place, reflecting their growing popularity.

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Chamber keeps money in the community

The Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses to participate in their annual passport program.

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