3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (202+ words) (ID 78266735 " minnystock | Dreamstime. com) Parliamentary Secretary and Lac Ste. Anne'Parkland MLA Shane Getson is travelling to Germany to promote Alberta's energy, technology and manufacturing strengths. From June 19-27, Getson will meet with German officials, industry representatives and innovation leaders at the…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (1290+ words) 2: 11 p. m. " Drayton Valley " 50 St/50 Ave " Complainant reported seeing a homeless male in a convenience store that had previously been sleeping in her apartment building's lobby. Member attended, but the male had left. Based on descriptions, a known male was located and…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (578+ words) As of June 9, excess moisture continued to limit seeding progress in Alberta's North West Region, with northern areas up to 20 per cent behind average. That's according to the latest crop report by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (92+ words) Big West Country 92. 9 FM The Drayton Valley Multicultural Association is hosting a Filipino-Canadian Heritage Fiesta this weekend. On June 14 at 2: 30 p. m. , residents can head to the Drayton Valley Legion to celebrate culture, community and connection. Attendees can expect to take in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (97+ words) (ID 964511 " Jan-jaap Aue | Dreamstime. com) Residents of the area will notice plenty of activity at the Drayton Valley Airport this weekend, with a car show, fly-in and pancake breakfast planned. June 13, the Drayton Valley Flying Club is hosting the event…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (124+ words) (ID 151239098 " Serezniy | Dreamstime. com) Warmer weather is on the horizon, which also means it's once again time for Lemonade Day Northern Alberta, a chance to support young entrepreneurs in your community. Lemonade Day is an annual event organized by Community…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (623+ words) (ID 392574952 " Oleksandr Lanevskyi | Dreamstime. com) As of June 2, spring wheat and dry peas emergence in the North West Region was reported at 54 per cent, barley at 40 per cent, oats at 25 per cent and canola at 22 per cent. That's according to…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (349+ words) Not only did the unemployment rate in the Drayton Valley area drop last month, but it continues to have " by far " the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta. According to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada, the Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (790+ words) A field in central Alberta. (Pattison Media/Sheldon Spackman) As of May 26, while some areas of Alberta's North West Region made good progress, wet field conditions in others have hindered seeding progress. That's according to the latest'crop report'from the Agriculture…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (90+ words) Big West Country 92. 9 FM Another week, another stacked lineup of new country music. From brand-new singles by Riley Green, Tim Mc Graw, Cody Johnson, and Dasha to fresh releases from some of Canada's biggest country stars, there's plenty to add…...