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  1. Cutter parade ready to slideRead the original story

    Tuesday Feb 7 | The Lacombe Globe

    Last year's parade saw about 50 entries and they come from all over the province, from Strathmore and Sedgwick to Rocky Mountain House, Wetaskiwin and Drayton Valley, said Flewelling.

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  2. Drayton Valley council briefsRead the original story

    Monday Feb 6 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... council meeting with Brazeau County, which will be held later this month. The last year was a steady one for Drayton Valley's planning and development department town councillors heard last week. Planning and Development Officer Chandra Dyck told ...

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  3. Party ready for electionRead the original story

    Monday Feb 6 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... is going to have a choice to vote for a Wildrose candidate," said Smith last week. The party leader was in Drayton Valley in support of a fundraiser for the local constituency association and Dean Shular, who will run as the Wildrose candidate in ...

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  4. A little bit about what I doRead the original story

    Monday Feb 6 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    I'm really excited to have the chance to write these columns and give others some insight as to what we're trying to do for you here at the Town of Drayton Valley.A With this column, I hope toA provide you with more information about recreation and promote our great community.A I've heard a lot of comments like, "There isn't anything to do in ... (more)

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  5. Showing off community spiritRead the original story

    Monday Feb 6 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... Their passion for the community is also what made the group want to bring Small Town Saturday Night to Drayton Valley. The contest, which started Nov. 7, is sponsored by Travel Alberta and the Big Valley Jamboree and is giving one small town in ...

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  6. Mobile mammogram unit coming to townRead the original story

    Monday Feb 6 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... On Feb. 15 through until Feb. 18, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is bringing a mobile mammogram station to Drayton Valley for women to do what they can, while they can, regarding breast cancer. There are approximately 150 appointments available. ...

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  7. Storm take three-game roll into weekendRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Daily Herald-Tribune

    ... at 17:22 when Brande Crone tallied an unassiated marker. The win pops the Storm to 41 points, still 10 behind Drayton Valley for 7th in the north. For Bonnyville, it was another costly drop of points as they now sit five behind Lloydminster for ...

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  8. Family loved the territory, relative saysRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Whitehorse Star

    ... children. Both Brad and Valerie grew up in Alberta, and met while working in the central Alberta town of Drayton Valley. The family moved to Whitehorse in 2005 to fulfill a life-long dream of Brad's to live in the North. At the time of his death, he ...

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  9. Awards gala lands some real STAR powerRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

    ... trustee and the vice-chairman of the division. "We do a lot of this within all of our communities from Drayton Valley and Leduc down to Ponoka and Lacombe, and we had been looking really for a way to support, and really get involved in something ...

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  10. Mayerthorpe adopts communications strategyRead the original story

    Tuesday Jan 31 | Mayerthorpe Freelancer

    ... branding, product development and marketing. "Staff from the Town of Fox Creek, Town of Banff, Town of Drayton Valley and Town of Mayerthorpe worked on individual community tourism brands, as well as, a regional tourism brand for Grande Alberta ...

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  11. Town council passes new cemetery bylawRead the original story

    Tuesday Jan 31 | The Whitecourt Star

    ... with costs from other communities in the area. A plot in Spruce Grove is the highest at $1,200 and Edson and Drayton Valley have the lowest plot costs at $300. Mayor Trevor Thain felt the new proposed fees are fair. "I don't think we are over ...

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  12. RCMP briefsRead the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... charges. On that day officers out on patrol noticed a vehicle that "raised their concerns," according to Drayton Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Jones. As a result of the traffic stop officers found quantities of marijuana, crack cocaine, cocaine and ...

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  13. Globalization and the future: Where will you be?Read the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... in different venues here in town such as the Omniplex and some hotels. But an organization in the Town of Drayton Valley is still working to have one building that can be home to all the different organizations and clubs under one roof. That is why ...

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  14. Beehive asks community to support BVJ initiativeRead the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... small towns in Alberta with a population less than 20,000. We (the Beehive) have partnered with the Town of Drayton Valley to enter this contest. This involves making a two-minute video that showcases our community. In this video we need to portray ...

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  15. A life of love for family, friends and communityRead the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... after the Second World War she brought with her a passion for helping. In the following decades as she made Drayton Valley her home, raised a family and worked alongside her husband in the oilfield she also found time to bring that passion for ...

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  16. Youth thinks pinkRead the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... with pink hair they help them raise money for people with cancer and that's why I want Brazeau County and Drayton Valley to know this." Taking place Feb. 3 all funds from the day will go towards helping children in need, through foundations such as ...

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  17. Mexico remains popular destination for localsRead the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Drayton Valley Western Review

    ... it's an amazing place to holiday. Last year we took 65 people to Mexico all mixed and matched from the Drayton Valley and Edmonton area, they all came back safe and sound, we had a great time, and the only thing missing was their sunglasses from the ...

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  18. River otter sightings on the rise in Rocky areaRead the original story

    Monday Jan 30 | Red Deer Advocate

    ... and take two years, will provide more reliable information about river otter populations in the area from Drayton Valley to Sundre. The goal will be to get a handle on otter numbers by tracking their marks in the snow, including their belly slides, ...

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  19. Fracking debate rages onRead the original story

    Saturday Jan 28 | Red Deer Advocate

    ... since 2008. Two occurred near Rocky, on March 17, 2011, and Dec. 9, 2010, while the others were east of Drayton Valley on Sept. 24, 2011, and between Grande Prairie and the B.C. border on Oct. 19, 2009. On Monday, the ERCB issued a bulletin ...

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  20. Moch vows to fight disqualificationRead the original story

    Tuesday Jan 24 | Canada.com

    ... trying to cheat." For Hill, it will his second trip to the men's provincials; he also competed in 2007 at Drayton Valley. "Our entire team has mixed feelings, absolutely," said Hill. "You always want to win it on the ice. But the decision was ...

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