After a failed mediation and a lengthy arbitration process, Brazeau County will return to funding recreation facilities in a 50/50 split with the Town of Drayton Valley.
Plans to bring a treatment and recovery centre to Drayton Valley took a step forward this week. If all goes well the facility could open its doors this summer.
If you’d like to help support the work of the Drayton Valley Library there’s never been a better time to put your name forward. This month steps are being taken with the aim of setting up a Friends of the Library group in this community.
Mary Drader, the co-president of the Rotary Club, says that many of their hopes for this year revolve around restrictions being lifted or relaxed. “We’re hoping that the pandemic restrictions will ease up a little bit because without that happening it’s almost impossible to put on an event or to do any in-person fundraising,” says Drader.
The school year has not been smooth sailing for the custodial and administrative staff at Frank Maddock High School as there have been a number of incidents of vandalism. Much of it appears to be linked to a social media challenge issued in September, called Devious Licks.
An historic building in Tomahawk is facing closure due to a lack of parishioners and financial support.
Those who struggle with filling out bursary and scholarship paperwork have an opportunity to get some help on November 17. In partnership with the Drayton Valley Community Foundation, the Clean Energy Technology Centre is putting on an information session for filling out the paperwork.
Construction for the new Drayton Valley/Brazeau aquatic facility will continue through the winter, says program manager Annette Driessen.
The Drayton Valley Food Bank is gearing up for the winter season.
Question and answer with Drayton Valley mayor candidates.