“The conference provides an excellent opportunity for those involved in the attraction and retention of health providers in rural Alberta to learn from each other and to share best practices,” said Bobby Jones, Communications, Marketing and Research Specialist with RhPAP in an email to the Free Press.
On September 21, H.W. Pickup students in Petra Hynes and Heather Kotek’s class got to visit a reclaimed Secure Energy lease, thanks to a partnership with Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks.
Time is running out to submit names to be added to the Drayton Valley Legion’s Wall of Honour this year.
The Drayton Valley Library is getting set for a celebration later this month. Alberta Culture Days run through September 30 and the library is using the occasion to celebrate its own 65th anniversary in the community.
A tire slashing spree in Drayton Valley earlier this month was brought to an end thanks to two members of the local homeless population.
Sean Brown, a former National Hockey League player, has stepped into the role of General Manager and Associate Coach of the Drayton Valley Thunder.
“Paddling Drayton Valley and Brazeau County lakes and rivers truly is a blessing! It’s such a beautiful area you can paddle the Brazeau Dam and see so many birds and nesting grounds,” said Titanich.
A local resident is using his talent as an artist to bring cheer to the community this summer. Sydney Dunn has been out creating chalk drawings along 50th Ave between 43 St and Beckett Road.
Sam and Kent Dingwall attended a Go Baby Go event in Red Deer where they got to experience building a vehicle for a child in need. They loved the idea so much, they decided to bring the event to Drayton Valley.
Mobile homes in Drayton Valley could soon be subject to a new set of rules. Last week town council took a first look at a draft bylaw laying out a set of architectural controls for mobile homes in the community.