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 Western Review May 8, 2012
Check out this week's edition for photos from last weekend's High School Rodeo and stories about local VE Day ceremonies, a new Destination Marketing Fee being implemented by some local hotels and motels, the groundbreaking for the latest Humans Helping Humans build, our regular columns and [...]
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 Wildfire causes fears of evacuation
Although an evacuation was never called, residents in Brazeau County were on edge as a large wild fire broke out in an area northeast of Lodgepole.. Highly visible by neighbouring communities, the fire has been reported to reach approximately 450 hectors of land near RR 91 and Twp 475.[...]
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 McQueen sworn in
Drayton Valley-Devon MLA Diana McQueen has again been named to Premier Alison Redford's cabinet.[...]
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 Caring for furry friends in need
What started two years ago as an attempt to help an unwanted animal find shelter and a forever home, has turned into a commitment to help animals in need through Katzeye Acres.[...]
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 School notebook
DRAYTON CHRISTIAN Drayton Christian School had a wonderful start to the month of May. In a world where self-centeredness can be the norm, it is amazing how much our DCS community has pulled together and sacrificially given.[...]
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 Local athletes taking part in Telus Cup
The Year of the Co-operatives has brought together the seven local co-operatives in the area. In Canada co-operatives and credit unions have more than 17 million members and employ more than 150,000 individuals in the Canadian co-operative sector.[...]
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 Give her the gift of laughter this Mother's Day
Lesley Allan Western Review Find the light side in the difficulties that everyday people find in everyday life, Shirley Best will entertain and delight the residents of Drayton Valley as she visits the Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (EPAC) on May 12, just in time for Mother's Day.[...]
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 Give Mom a night out and support Lushoto families
Have a babysitter and looking for a night out on the town for Mother's Day? Enjoy a night of cocktails, comedy, prizes and appetizers, during the fourth annual Hearts for Lushoto Comedy Night and Purse Auction on May 11.[...]
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 Unique sport about empowering women
It's not intimidating, it's empowering. "Femsport is a cross between a female version of a strong man competition and sports day at school," says Nancy Lockington, the owner and transformer of Femsport.[...]
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 Youngmen move outside
With a disappointing end to their indoor season the DV Youngmen were ready to get back out into the open air last week to kick off their outdoor season. Last week the team was the only one in their pool to take to the field, with the advantage of artificial turf at Fuhr Sports Park in Spruce Grove.[...]
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 Gala event exceeds expectations
Giving life to imagination. Wishmakers throughout the province were taken aback by Drayton Valley's display of community at the recent Lighting Up Lives Gala near the end of April.[...]
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 Fire services briefs
NO SERIOUS INJURIES IN COLLISIONS No one was seriously injured in any of the three motor vehicle collisions members of the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services were called to between Apr. 25 and May 2.[...]
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 Max has variety of events on tap
Dedicated to offering the community a variety of family friendly activities, The Max Performing Arts Center in Drayton Valley will be presenting everything from legendary Canadian musicians to time travel and knights.[...]
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 Local hospitality industry introduces marketing fee
Those staying in Drayton Valley hotels and motels will be noticing a new charge on their bill as many local establishments have started charging a destination marketing fee (DMF). To date at least six local hotels and motels have started implementing the fee with more expected to come on board.[...]
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 Beehive hires new executive director
For some time Beehive Support Services has been operating without an executive director, while they searched for the perfect candidate and it turns out they did not have to look far as they hired a Drayton Valley resident to fill the position.[...]
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 Hotels have role to play in marketing
After a number of months of meetings, brainstorming and laying the groundwork, some area hotels and motels have implemented a Destination Marketing Fee on their bills.[...]
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 Seriously funny
Last week, while aimlessly clicking on Internet links I came across something pretty funny. It was a letter written by a little girl explaining to her parents why she was running away from home. "I am runing away becas you think I farted when I dident.[...]
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 A groundbreaking affair
On Apr. 30 board members from Humans Helping Humans (HHH) Housing Foundation, Deputy Mayor Deb Bossert and Drayton Valley/Devon MLA Diana McQueen gathered at the latest construction site so the foundation could officially launch its third build.[...]
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 RCMP briefs
Courtney Whalen Western Review MAN CHARGED AFTER AEROSOL INCIDENT A 21-year-old man will be in court in July after four people were sprayed with a type of aerosol. Around 11 p.m. on Apr. 28 RCMP received a complaint of the incident.[...]
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 Brazeau County council briefs
SENIOR LIVING Council welcomed Paula Mahan, administrator for Sunrise Village, as she made a brief presentation about the new seniors housing in Drayton Valley. The facility is currently being built and construction is expected to be completed by the end of July.[...]
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 Sacrifice of veterans recognized at VE Day
Everything must come to an end and luckily the Second World War was no exception. The Drayton Valley Royal Canadian Legion Branch 269 celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 5 at 11 a.m.[...]
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 RCMP arrest four in daytime break and enters
Courtney Whalen Western Review A 22-year-old and three youth are facing a number of charges after police responded to reports of a break and enter in progress on May 3. Late in the afternoon last Thursday a break and enter in progress was reported at a residence in the 5000 block of 47 Ave.[...]
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 RCMP briefs
KEEP IT DOWN Things have been getting noisy out there as members of the Drayton Valley RCMP have been responding to a number of noise complaints recently. One complaint in particular involved a local garage band that was getting too into the music for neighbours in the vicinity of 57 Ave.[...]
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