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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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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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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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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Backlog may impact new homeowners

A backlog with Alberta Land Titles May be impacting anyone who purchased or sold a home in the last couple of months.

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Try something new

Well, spring is around the corner and with the warm weather, a number of recreational groups in the community will be hosting their annual general meetings and club membership drives.

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Province recognizes economic corridor

On February 15, the Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, Brian Jean, announced the inception of the Western Economic Corridor.

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Council looks at liquor stores

Drayton Valley has more liquor and cannabis stores than most similar communities according to a report brought to town council last week. However, council were advised against taking steps to cap the number of such businesses allowed in town.

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