Name recognizes local history
A historic landmark only officially recognized in 2017 will now have a street named after it.
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November 28, 2023
A decade of Warming Hearts
Today, Warming Hearts is a space where people can come to eat, do laundry, shower, get some clothes, or relax in a warm building.
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June 27, 2023
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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March 22, 2023
Soccer association needs volunteers
The Drayton Valley and District Soccer Association says they need some new blood to help bring soccer in the community forward.
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March 7, 2023
Remembering Park Valley Pool
Park Valley Pool opened its doors in 1983, with a price tag of $1 million. This was a hefty sum at the time especially for a community that was struggling to balance its budget.
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February 10, 2023
Library celebrates literacy
The Drayton Valley Municipal Library hosted a workshop for preschoolers to celebrate Family Literacy Day. The goal of the event was to expose young people to literacy in various languages, with different stations set up to teach attendees about different aspects of heritage and literacy.
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February 7, 2023
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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November 30, 2022
Go Baby Go comes to town
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.
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August 8, 2022
Oilmens sweeping in
After two years of limited sports events, the curling club is excited to host the Pembina Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel this year.
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March 15, 2022
The last word from Lil Ross
One local writer is having her last book published posthumously by her niece. In her lifetime, Lillian Ross published seven books. Her last book, Heavens To Betsy, was nearly completed when she passed away in November 2020.
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February 2, 2022