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🚒 Training Notice – Saturday, May 9 🚒
Please be advised that members of Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services will be conducting practical examinations tomorrow, Saturday, May 9, as part of their NFPA 1001 Level One and Two Certification training.
Training will take place at the Fire Services training grounds near the Drayton Valley Airport and will include multiple practical components, including vehicle extrication and live fire training in our burn building facility.
Residents in the area may notice emergency vehicles, firefighter activity, and periods of visible smoke throughout the day. All scenarios are carefully planned and conducted with a high level of caution, safety, and supervision to ensure a safe training environment for all participants.
This hands-on training is essential in preparing our firefighters with the skills and experience required to respond effectively during real emergencies and continue providing a high level of service to our communities.
We thank everyone for their understanding and support while this important training is conducted. 🚒
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We’re proud to announce Bailey's Welding & Construction Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor for the Drayton Valley & Brazeau County 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic! Their generous support helps make this event possible and contributes building a vibrant, connected community.
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 sponsorship 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
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Public Works has been street sweeping steady through this week finishing Priority 1 roads as well as planned crack seal routes. Completed roads are shown in GREEN on the map.
Crews will move into residential roads tomorrow shown in YELLOW. No parking signs are out in these areas for tomorrow. If you live along these roads, please move your vehicles to help us clean the road.
Street sweeping is expected to take several weeks to complete and will depend on weather conditions.
A crew will be ahead of street sweepers cleaning boulevards along problematic areas. Sweeping boulevards helps keep the roads clean once they’ve been street swept. Signs will be out along affected routes, please use caution as significant dust can be produced.
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🔥 Fire Restriction in Effect As of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8 🔥
Please be advised due to the warmer, dry weather conditions over the past week, Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services is issuing a Fire Restriction for the area of Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley — effective Friday, May 8 at 8:00am. A Fire Restriction occurs when the fire hazard in the area is high to very high. Wildfires can start easily from most causes. Wildfires may become serious and difficult to control if not successfully contained while small.
❗Outdoor burning is only permitted in approved fire pits or approved burning appliances. Existing fire permits are still valid (no permit extensions will be issued). No new fire permits will be issued until the Fire Restriction is lifted.
Allowed:
✅ Safe wood campfires in approved fire pits
✅ Portable propane fire pits
✅ Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
✅ Charcoal and pellet barbecues
✅ Catalytic or infrared-style heater
✅ Approved and certified incinerators (for agricultural use)
For more information, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca/ for up-to-date fire status or contact the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services at 780-514-2216 during regular business hours.
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🌿 FREE TIPPING DAYS: SPRING EDITION 🌿
It’s time for spring cleanup! The Town of Drayton Valley is once again offering Free Tipping Days over two weekends this spring:
🗓️ Friday, May 15 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🗓️ Friday, May 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, May 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Town residents can bring up to 500 kg of household waste to the Aspen Waste Management Facility free of charge.
⚠️ Please note: Households may only cross the scales once over the two available weekends, so choose the date that works best for you.
Visit www.draytonvalley.ca/free-tipping-days/ for full details, including restricted items.
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Council balanced the 2026 budget while maintaining core services and planning for the future.
✅ 0% increase to residential municipal tax rates
✅ 1.7% reduction in commercial tax rates
Even though the Town did not increase its municipal tax rate in 2026, some property owners may notice a higher overall tax bill due to:
➡️ Higher property assessments
➡️ An 8.21% increase in the provincial school tax requisition
This year, the Town is required to collect over $300,000 more on behalf of the Province of Alberta—funding that does not stay within the municipality.
👉 Learn more: www.draytonvalley.ca/2026-budget/
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We’re proud to announce Earth Iron Inc. as a Hole Sponsor for the Drayton Valley & Brazeau County 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic! Their generous support helps make this event possible and contributes building a vibrant, connected community.
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 sponsorship 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
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The Town of Drayton Valley has multiple position openings which can be viewed at www.draytonvalley.ca/employment-opportunities/. Please refer to each position description for details on how to apply.
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TRAINING NOTICE
Controlled Live Fire Training Notice.
Smoke may be visible in the area.
📍 Near Drayton Valley Airport (Fire Services Training Grounds)
🗓 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕖 1900–2200 hrs
This training is essential for maintaining firefighter readiness, practicing real-world fire behavior, and strengthening coordinated response between crews ensuring we can respond quickly, safely, and effectively when it matters most.
🔥Thank you for your understanding and support 🔥
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📣 Nominations Open for the 2026 Mayor’s Gala Awards
The Mayor’s Gala is an annual event dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the businesses, individuals, and organizations that make our community truly exceptional. This year's event will be held on September 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the MacKenzie Conference Centre. Details on how to purchase tickets will be shared at a later date.
We invite you to nominate a local hero for recognition at this year's event! We are seeking businesses that go the extra mile, organizations that consistently go above and beyond, and individuals or groups whose contributions have made a meaningful impact in our community.
🗓️ Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2026.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
➡️ Arts and Athletics Excellence Award
➡️ Community Spirit Award
➡️ Employer of the Year Award
➡️ Healthcare and Emergency Services Award
➡️ Oil & Gas Award
➡️ Youth Empowerment Award
Fill out the nomination form online:
🔗 www.draytonvalley.ca/mayors-gala/
☎ Questions? Call 780-514-2200.
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