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Sandy and Gord Hamilton at the 2021 annual Food Drive.

Busy times for food bank

Now that those payments have stopped, there has been a significant upswing in hampers needed again. “Year to date in 2022, we are up 26.2 percent on people served compared to 2021,” he says.

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Quilting for a cause

Thanks to the Hearts and Hands Quilters’ Guild, the Stockings for Seniors program will be able to give out some high-quality hand-made stockings.

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Pool nearing completion

You might want to add a new bathing suit to your Christmas list this year. Work to install the water slide at the Ricochet Oil Corp. Aquatic Facility got underway this week. That’s the final step in the construction of the facility.

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Disc golf expansion proposed

The disc golf course in Ivan To Park may soon be growing. On Wednesday town council heard a proposal that would see the course double in size to 18 holes.

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Addictions centre coming soon

Opportunity Home will offer a 90-day program aimed at providing a safe and clean place for people to go through recovery from addictions and prepare for reintroduction into society.

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Three trips for your winter wonder list

Snowshoeing is a fun way to get outside, stretch your legs and add a little interest to your snowy winter walks. With the Eagle Point Provincial Park and Provincial Recreation area right on our doorstep there are endless places to explore by snowshoe. But for those of you who are just getting started here are three of my favourite places to get you going.

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Town to tidy trees

The woods behind the former Eldorado Elementary School are getting a trim over the next couple of weeks.

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Bull rider set for CFR

Local resident Dawson Shannon has hit the big time as a bull rider as he qualified for the Canadian Finals Rodeo being held in Red Deer.

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Unsightly properties a public priority

A survey conducted earlier this year suggests the public sees room for improvement in Drayton Valley’s Enforcement Services, which include peace officers, bylaw enforcement and animal control

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Toastmasters bouncing back

“I am happy to report we are alive, actively recruiting new Toastmasters and recently received two awards,” says Leah Sanderson, past president of the Derrick Toastmasters.

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