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NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION APPROVAL
At the regular Council meeting on July 24, 2024, Town Council approved the development permit application for a second three-story apartment building at 4763-46 Street (adjacent to the Rotary House building).
Public comments were taken into consideration and Development Permit DV24-020 was approved with the following variances:
→ Site coverage (area that buildings can cover on a lot) – vary from 65% to 70.5%
→ Number of units per hectare – vary from 16 units to 23 units for a variance of 7 units (7 additional units)
→ Rear setback (the distance a building can be from the rear
property line) – from 6m to 1.2m
→ Recreational space provided – from 5% of the land area to 1.6%
Please see the attached notice for full details. If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact Planning and Development at 780-514-2219 or plandev@draytonvalley.ca.
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The Town of Drayton Valley is heartbroken by the news and images of the devastating wildfire in Jasper and Jasper National Park. Our thoughts are with the residents and evacuees during this incredibly difficult and challenging time.
The entire community of Drayton Valley shares in your grief and the heartache of losing homes, businesses and landmarks that many of us have special memories of visiting. We know the resiliency and spirit that lies within the community of Jasper; we know the community will recover and rebuild and we look forward to visiting again.
We would also like to thank the hard working first responders and emergency personnel who are working around the clock to bring the fire under control; your courage and dedication to saving one of our most cherished communities is truly commendable.
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Federal government was warned and asked to allocate funds to complete a proper forest management adjacent to the town of Jasper yet they did not listen. Tragedy could have been avoided. just as our local fire could have been avoided as well.
Drayton. Valley is with you 100% !!
🚧 50 Avenue Construction Update
(posted on July 26, 2024)
This week, crews have started the work to create bio-swales on 43 Street which will mitigate water pooling on the road and divert it to our underground storm water system. As part of this work, we may need to remove at least one tree from Town property (on the east side of 43 Street).
Work to relocate the ATCO gas line on 50 Avenue is nearing completion! Once that is done, reconstruction work on 50 Avenue will get underway soon after the August long weekend!
Despite the extreme weather conditions and poor air quality that we’ve experienced over the last few weeks, the project remains on schedule and 50 Avenue is expected to reopen to traffic in October 2024!
Reconstruction work will be extensive and will include:
→ Construction of rain garden and bio-swale which will help with drainage in the areas of 45 Street and 43 Street intersections on 50 Avenue.
→ Installation of catch basins (structures that collect storm water off the roads and deliver the water to underground piping).
→ Full reconstruction of 50 Avenue from 47 Street to 43 Street (From St. Anthony’s Catholic Church to the St. Anthony School intersection).
Reminder to all pedestrians and motorists to stay out of the construction zones and respect the barricades that are in place for your safety.
Details of reconstruction work on 50 Avenue from 43 Street to Beckett Road are currently in the planning stages, and more information will be released as the project evolves. Details and images are available on our engagement platform: pulltogetherdraytonvalley.ca/50th-avenue
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Town of Drayton Valley receives $90,000 grant!
Mayor Dodds, along with members of Town Council, joined BioComposites Group President & CEO, Dan Madlung and Alberta Hemp Alliance President/Executive Director, Corey Peebles to announce that the Town of Drayton Valley has been awarded a $90,000 grant through the Province's Small Community Opportunity Program!
Together with BioComposites Group and the Alberta Hemp Alliance, the Town will use the grant to explore the feasibility of developing an industrial hemp sector right here in Drayton Valley. This initiative aims to produce automotive and construction panels, fostering innovative partnerships and creating new jobs in both agriculture and manufacturing.
We are optimistic about the bright economic future ahead for Drayton Valley as we support local industry in diversifying our local economy!
Pictured here are: Councillor Tom McGee, Mayor Nancy Dodds, Town of Drayton Valley Growth Services Manager, Kundi Nyambirai, BioComposites Group owners, Dan & Brenda Madlung, Councillor Amila Gammana, Councillor Rick Evans, BioComposites Group Scientist Viral Patel, Yuliia Marcinkoski, BioComposites Group Business Development, Alberta Hemp Alliance President/Executive Director, Corey Peebles and Greenplanet Energy Analytics Senior Advisor, Rob MacIntosh
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What does this company do for Drayton Valley
Great news
Any chance this town could look into getting a compost program set up for collecting compost like you would do for garbage and recycling?
SPLASH PARK CLOSED
Please note that, due to the poor air quality, the splash park has been closed until further notice.
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Looking to report a pothole or graffiti, let us know about repairs needed at a park or let us know your garbage wasn’t picked up? Visit our online Customer Service Portal where you can log your concerns and automatically generate a service request! Your request is sent to the appropriate Town department and most service requests are resolved in 48 hours or less!
Residents will also be provided a reference number and can request to be contacted when the job is completed with details on what was done!
Please note this is a NON-EMERGENCY service system. For emergencies that require a police response, please dial 9-1-1. Other emergency contacts can be found on our website at www.draytonvalley.ca/emergency-contacts/.
To access the Customer Service Portal, visit www.draytonvalley.ca/customer-service-portal/. For more information, contact the Town at 780-514-2200.
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🎫 Get your tickets for this year's Mayor's Gala! Join our Mayor and Council on September 19 as they celebrate local businesses, organizations, and individuals in our community! Gala tickets are available at the Civic Centre.
$25 - Youth | $50 - Adult | $350 - Table of 8
Visit www.draytonvalley.ca/mayors-gala/ for more information or contact the Town at 780-514-2200.
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The Clean Energy Improvement Program is an affordable, flexible and new approach to financing. Supported by your municipality, financing is repaid conveniently through your regular property tax bill. Interest rates are affordable and competitive.
Visit www.draytonvalley.ca/ceip/ for details.
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This is an exciting opportunity for the residents of Drayton Valley! We are a new solar company based in Parkland County and would be happy to answer any questions or prepare a proposal for anyone interested in pursuing solar for their residential property. 🌞
Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, until 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23.
Nursing staff will remain on-site in the ED to assess any patients who may present to the site, and to redirect them to alternate care options depending on their needs. EMS will be available to transport patients to alternative facilities as needed.
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Eh go figure
Again, come on AHS ... this isn't right!
In Boyle Alberta,our hospital been closed from 8pm to 9:30 am for over 2ys now due to staff shortages,if you have a emergency you have to drive between 30 to 45 minutes to nearest town
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