Drayton Valley

• Alberta child rides hockey rink ice resurfacer — a dream come true

  Hunter Bullock's wish to ride a his local Olympia ice resurfacer came true thanks to the town of Drayton Valley, a local organization and the community's Omniplex sports area.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2025
  
• Over 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from yard near Drayton Valley

  SPCA officers saw numerous dogs living outside without proper shelter, and several were injured. The owner surrendered 72 dogs, including many puppies that had not been weaned.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2024
  
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• Alberta Mountie facing assault charge stemming from 2023 wildfire evacuation theft arrest

  RCMP said the alleged assault occurred in May 2023, during the nearly two weeks in which the Drayton Valley area was under a wildfire evacuation order.

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2024
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• Tornado, strong winds and large hail confirmed in central Alberta

  A tornado touched down near Wildwood, Alta., around 9:30 p.m. Monday.

  Weather

  Jul 25, 2023
• Alberta wildfires: Edmonton Expo Centre closes for evacuees

  After supporting evacuees in the Edmonton Expo Centre for 19 days, the City of Edmonton will close the centre to evacuees of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.

  Fire

  May 23, 2023
• Breathing in bad air: The health costs of climate change and wildfires

  According to a 2019 report by the World Health Organization, more than 20 per cent of cardiovascular deaths are caused by air pollution, not unlike smoke-filled air from wildfires.

  Environment

  May 19, 2023
• ‘Huge relief’ as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

  Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Chief Tom Thomson said while the Buck Creek wildfire risk has eased significantly, people should take precautions.

  Fire

  May 17, 2023
• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order lifted for Drayton Valley, parts of Brazeau County

  After being forced out by wildfire, the Town of Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County are being allowed to return Tuesday, May 16.

  Fire

  May 16, 2023
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• Trudeau visits Alberta to meet with Canadian Armed Forces helping fight wildfires

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped in Edmonton on Monday to meet with military personnel who are helping fight wildfires in Alberta that worsened under the weekend heat.

  Fire

  May 15, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Drayton Valley evacuees told re-entry not possible for at least another week

  Residents of Drayton Valley have been told to expect to be out of their homes for at least another week as the threat posed by a wildfire persists.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023