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PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE | AUGUST 10th, 2020
Today our Public Works crews focused on street sweeping, and mowing of parks, ditches and large fields! In addition, crews completed weed-whacking throughout town, as well as weeding and watering flowerbeds. Ball diamonds were dragged, and sidewalk edging and pothole repairs continue as part of summer maintenance activities!
In addition, sewer flushing and tree pruning activities continue as part of the “Get Drayton Valley Back to Work” initiative! 62 trees were trimmed along 53rd Ave and 46th Street. Once 46th St is complete, contractors will be moving to 49th Street between 53rd and 54th Avenue and the powerline on 52nd Ave!
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SPLASH PARK CLOSURE
Please note the Splash Park will be closed today, August 10th, and tomorrow, August 11, for repairs to the anti-slip coating.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience as we work to improve our Splash Park surface.
Thought this was done already
Ummm didn’t they just put that on?? Great day to be doing that!
They are probably doing it once a month or something. At least they are keeping up with it?
Good! It was turning into a big hazard. Thank you 😊
Why not just close it for the rest of the summer, do the repairs and open it when you can actually have it open for longer than two weeks at a time. 🤷🏼♀️ disappointing!
Thank you for staying on top of this! I know the coating has been so frustrating to deal with!
maybe they need to look into a different coating that will last
ROAD CLOSURE
Please note that a portion of 53 Avenue, in front of the Cause for Critters shelter, will be closed today, August 8th, for a shelter fundraiser! Barricades will be in place, and the road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as per the attached map. Barricades will be in place!
The fundraiser will have all age activities and 20% off adoptions! For more information visit www.facebook.com/causeforcritters/photos/gm.2682751521936491/3178836568897238
ROAD CLOSURE
Please note that a portion of 53 Avenue, in front of the Cause for Critters shelter, will be closed tomorrow, August 8th, for a shelter fundraiser! Barricades will be in place, and the road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as per the attached map. Barricades will be in place!
The fundraiser will have all age activities and 20% off adoptions! For more information visit www.facebook.com/causeforcritters/photos/gm.2682751521936491/3178836568897238
IVAN TO PARK & AURORA TRAILS
We’re excited to announce that Aurora Trail upgrading has been completed! In addition, paving at Ivan To Park was completed this week, and both areas will be open to the public this weekend! Landscaping at Ivan To Park is scheduled for next week, August 10 – 14!
Both projects were part of Town Council’s “Get Drayton Valley Back to Work” initiative, and we’re thrilled that these upgrades were completed using local contractors!
Head down to the Aurora Trails or Ivan To Park and check out the fresh pavement! We look forward to taking advantage of these new and improved community areas!
I have to say that the crew that was doing Ivan To Park were such nice people!! And very courteous towards people who live in the area. And they did an amazing job!!
Walked the paths and pond yesteday. Looks great!
PUMP TRACK CONTRIBUTION
On August 5th, 2020, Blake Menning, co-owner of All Choice Rentals, presented a cheque to Pump Track Committee Members Matt Ellis and Danny Frey, in the amount of $5,000! This generous donation, along with discounted equipment rentals, are part of All Choice Rentals' contributions to the new pump track in Drayton Valley! We are so grateful to the many local business owners in our community who have come forward to help make this recreational space a reality. We know it will be a great new place for our residents, as well as attracting out-of-town enthusiasts to our community as well!
Construction on the Pump Track began in July 2020, and with Mother Nature’s cooperation, we anticipate the Pump Track being completed this fall! This project was included as part of the Capital Projects for 2020, and we’re excited to see ground break on this exciting endeavour utilizing local resources and equipment! The paved pump track will be suitable for a multitude of sports including bikes, skateboards, and scooters. We look forward to seeing this new recreational opportunity become a reality for our residents and families, as well as welcoming our neighbours to the community as well!
Should anyone wish to be involved in this exciting project, they can contact Annette Driessen at 780-514-2232.
Guess they didn’t listen to there Citizens and give us a pool instead of a pump track like we wanted
oh its going down by the ball diamonds, nice 👌
Perfect no one will use it out there
Pump track is a not needed in a town who’s fiscal standing is in the toilet
Hope everyone remembers how this council listens to its residents next year when elections come
A pump track will bring tourists to DV though, and it will make families want to move there. Not to mention the jobs it will bring for residents.🙄
Typical Drayton Valley. 🙄
Town of Drayton Valley I’m wondering if DV Rentals will also be given a chance to rent equipment for this project or do they need to donate 5000 bucks too 🤔
COVID-19 UPDATE | AUGUST 6th, 2020
Today Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported only 56 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, out of almost 8,000 tests. So far, more than 735,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Alberta, with roughly 1 in 7 Albertans having been tested at some point. Currently there are 76 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 19 in the ICU.
Today marks a week-long trend of fewer than 100 new cases a day, but Dr. Hinshaw reminded us that we are not out of the woods yet. We must continue working together and Dr. Hinshaw encouraged Albertans to add one small change in their daily routines this weekend to help build good habits against COVID-19.
In addition, Dr. Hinshaw spoke about vaccines and while there are many vaccines being tested around the world, this can offer a false sense of confidence that the end of COVID-19 is just around the corner. We cannot, however, know when or if an effective vaccine will be available, so our best line of defence is to build good daily habits to help limit the spread.
Finally, Dr. Hinshaw thanked all Albertans for their work so far in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reminded us that we are all stronger together!
As of the end of day on August 5th, 2020 there are NO active cases of COVID-19 in the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County area.
Watch the full update here: youtu.be/UhCSmOiGGt0?list=PLvrD8tiHIX1L5LKwB0kl-4aJjkK4OuE-l
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE | AUGUST 6TH, 2020
Today crews continued with weed-whacking and mowing throughout town! Flower beds were also weeded and watered.
In addition, street sweeping continues, as well as sewer flushing as part of Council’s "Get Drayton Valley Back to Work" initiative!
18th AVE (RING ROAD) CONSTRUCTION
Preparation for Ring Road repair is underway! Top soil stripping is being completed along the north side of the road, and weather permitting, stripping of top soil on the south side will be finished by the end of the week. At this time, the road remains open to traffic, however we would like to remind residents that this is an active construction zone and the speed limit is 30 km/hr. We thank everyone for driving cautiously!
Upgrades to the Ring Road are part of the 2020 Capital Projects, and we’re excited to see this project underway!
Will it finally have a sidewalk ?
Please fill in the holes
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