Town of Drayton Valley

19 hours ago

🍁 Canada Day Celebrations 🍁
Join us in celebrating Canada Day this year by attending the planned activities on July 1. ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

20 hours ago

🔥 Fire Advisory Lifted – No Fire Ban in Effect June 10

Effective Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the Fire Advisory for Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley has been lifted due to recent rainfall and improved weather conditions. A No Fire Ban is now in effect.

Outdoor burning is permitted with a valid fire permit or in an approved fire pit or burning appliance.

The following fires are permitted:
• Outdoor burning with an approved fire permit
• Indoor household fireplaces
• Farm and acreage incinerators
• Burn barrels (steel/metal drums no larger than 45 gallons on agricultural lands)
• Charcoal barbecues
• Bylaw-compliant backyard and campfires
• Portable propane fire pits and appliances
• Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas

For current fire status information, visit albertafirebans.ca or contact Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services at 780-514-2216 during regular business hours. ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

2 days ago

🚦 Traffic Signals Out at 50 St & 55 Ave

Please be advised that the traffic signals at the intersection of 50 Street and 55 Avenue are currently completely out in all four directions due to an apparent power issue.

Please treat the intersection as a four-way stop and proceed with caution. Please watch for pedestrians and other vehicles and allow extra travel time if possible.

Town crews and Fortis have been notified and are working to address the issue. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while repairs are underway. Thank you for helping keep our community safe. ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

2 days ago

When will those lines get repainted?!

Line painting is scheduled to start today, June 8, and will continue until the end of June (weather pending).

Before we can repaint:
✅ Streets must be swept
✅ Crack sealing must be completed

⏱ Then, our contracted line painting crew will tackle 53.7 km of roads, 193 crosswalks, and 315 pavement markings.

🌧 Rain delays us — the paint doesn’t stick if it’s wet — but we aim to have this work done within one week, weather dependent.

How line painting works:

🚛 Contracted Work
Road long lines, as well as crosswalks, stop bars, and arrows are completed by a contractor on heavy traffic roadways selected through our RFQ process.

🛠️ Town Crews
This year, the Town is increasing the amount of in-house line painting, including refreshing:
✔️ Crosswalks
✔️ Stop bars
✔️ Curbs & gore lines
✔️ Parking stall lines at Town facilities and downtown areas

What about the paint quality?
The Town uses the same approved traffic paint used by other municipalities, the Department of Highways, and contractors across Canada. Due to federal environmental regulations, older paint products are no longer permitted.

There are more durable marking options available — such as epoxy and thermoplastic — however these can cost 2–10 times more upfront than standard traffic paint. While they can last longer, their lifespan still depends heavily on climate, winter snow removal, road grading, and traffic volume.

In Drayton Valley, factors like heavy oilfield traffic, equipment, and winter maintenance activities can significantly shorten the lifespan of road markings.

We appreciate your patience as we coordinate contractors and work through the season’s priorities to keep our roads safe and visible. 🚧 ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

5 days ago

❓ Why do we seal cracks instead of paving roads right away?

Crack sealing is one of the most cost-effective ways to extend the life of our roads and prevent small issues from turning into major failures. By sealing cracks, we help:
✔️ Keep water out of the road base
✔️ Reduce damage from Alberta’s freeze-thaw cycles
✔️ Slow road deterioration
✔️ Extend pavement life by 3–5 years

Each year, crews assess roads to determine which areas are the best candidates for crack sealing. Roads with minor to moderate cracking can often be preserved, while roads with severe “alligator cracking” typically require major repairs or full reconstruction.

🚧 Why preservation matters (these cost estimates are basic two-lane residential roads where asphalt is not as thick and roads are not as wide):
💰 Road rehabilitation: approximately $250,000–$400,000 per km
💰 Full reconstruction: approximately $1.2M–$2.5M per km

Preventative maintenance helps us stretch tax dollars further and keep roads in better condition, longer. ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

5 days ago

2026 Mayor's Gala | Call For Nominations
🩺 🚑 Healthcare and Emergency Services Award

The Healthcare and Emergency Services Award honours individuals who work in the healthcare or emergency services fields. These are the people who display outstanding compassion and commitment, focusing on efforts to improve the well-being of people in our community.

Whether it's a nurse, doctor, pharmacist, ambulance worker, RCMP officer, or firefighter, these individuals make a difference every day by improving our quality of life through their selfless, courageous, and compassionate actions.

Nominate an individual who:
➡️ Is engaged in either the Healthcare or Emergency Services fields, (Nurse, Doctor, Pharmacist, Ambulance, RCMP, Fire Services) or
➡️ Displays outstanding compassion and commitment in their field, or
➡️ Focuses on efforts to improve the well-being of people in our community, or
➡️ Makes a difference in our community by contributing to improving quality of life, or
➡️ Improves the lives of those in need through selfless, courageous, and compassionate acts

🗓️ The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2026.

Fill out the nomination form online:
🔗 www.draytonvalley.ca/mayors-gala/

☎ Questions? Call 780-514-2200. ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

5 days ago

We’re proud to announce Hole Sponsor, Drayton Valley Bakery & Cafe, for the Drayton Valley & Brazeau County 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic!

Their generous support helps make this event possible and contributes to building a vibrant, connected community. They will provide doughnuts and muffins for golfers.

🤩 Want to join our amazing sponsors?
We would love to have your business join us as a valued sponsor for this event! This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your support for these charities and the community while gaining fantastic exposure for your business.

There are still opportunities available for Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels as well as Hole Sponsorship opportunities. This is the perfect chance to support a great event and promote your business to community members and leaders.

View sponsorship opportunities here: www.draytonvalley.ca/drayton-valley-brazeau-charity-golf-classic/

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Glen Gunderson at 780-621-6459 or ggunderson@brazeau.ab.ca ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

6 days ago

✅ Pothole repair remains a top priority, and crews are actively working across Drayton Valley.

This winter’s freeze-thaw cycle created some of the worst pothole conditions we’ve seen in years, with new potholes forming quickly — sometimes even after repairs are completed.

As soon as weather conditions allowed, crews began using cold mix asphalt to repair hazards and improve safety. While we understand these are often temporary fixes, they were necessary to address major hazards while waiting for hot asphalt plants to open for the season.

To date, crews have placed approximately:
🛠️ 79 tonnes of cold mix asphalt to stabilize roads and remove hazards
🔥 5 tonnes of hot asphalt for more durable, long-lasting repairs in problem areas

Crews continue to prioritize:
✔️ High-traffic roads
✔️ Priority routes
✔️ Major hazards
✔️ Resident-reported concerns

Some areas repaired earlier this spring may still require more permanent fixes. Our crews are actively working with industry leaders and paving companies to explore new repair methods and training, helping us stretch our operating budget and improve long-term results.

We understand some roads are still rough, but major hazards have been addressed, and crews will continue repairs throughout much of the summer.

🚧 Thanks for your patience as we work through the backlog — there’s a good chance the pothole you reported is already on our list! ... See MoreSee Less

Town of Drayton Valley

6 days ago

Join us July 17 at the Drayton Valley Golf Club for a day of golf, networking, prizes, and community impact at the 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic. Proceeds support three incredible organizations making a real difference in our community and region.

Grab your team, become a sponsor, or help out with prizes and swag — but don’t wait… spots are limited! 👏

Find out more: www.draytonvalley.ca/drayton-valley-brazeau-charity-golf-classic/ ... See MoreSee Less