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Street Sweeping Update
➡️ May 31, 2024
Street sweeping crews were able to complete all the areas highlighted in green on the map. However, not all areas highlighted yellow were able to be completed today. 'No Parking' signs will be removed for the weekend in all areas indicated on the map.
➡️ June 4, 2024
Street sweeping operations will continue, weather permitting, for all areas highlighted in yellow. 'No Parking' signs in these areas will be posted on Monday June 3, and will go into effect the morning of Tuesday, June 4.
When the 'No Parking' signs are in effect, we kindly ask that you help our crews and equipment move safely and quickly through these areas by moving your vehicles. Vehicles left on the streets can cause delays in completing the area.
Further updates will be provided on Monday, June 3.
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❗May 30, 2024 Street Sweeping Update
Due to the weather, planned street sweeping along the route highlighted in yellow did not take place this morning.
With the improved conditions, street sweeping should resume this afternoon, weather permitting.
'No Parking' signs have been placed along the route, and we kindly ask that you help our crews and equipment move safely and quickly through these areas by moving your vehicles. Vehicles left on the streets can cause delays in completing the area.
Further updates of today's progress will be provided later today.
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Will it be done today?
ℹ️ The Fire Restriction has been downgraded to a Fire Advisory as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. Find out more at www.draytonvalley.ca/fire-services/Due to current and future forecasted weather conditions , the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services Fire Restriction has been downgraded to a FIRE ADVISORY for all of Brazeau County and Town of Drayton Valley starting Thursday May 30, 2024 at 8 a.m. Outdoor burning is permitted only with a fire permit or in an approved fire pit or burning appliance. The FIRE ADVISORY will remain in effect until conditions improve.
The following fires are permitted:
Outdoor burning is permitted with an approved fire permit.
Internal household fire places
Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
Burn barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons- for Agriculture lands)
Solid Fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
Bylaw compliant backyard and camping fires
Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designed camping and recreational areas
Portable propane fire pits and appliances
For more information please visit albertafirebans.ca for fire up-to-date fire status or contact the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services @ 780-514-2216 during regular business hours.
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Street Sweeping Update
➡️ May 29, 2024
Crews were able to complete all the areas marked on the maps in green. However, they were unable to complete the areas marked in yellow. The 'No Parking' signs will remain in place overnight. Parking on the street is allowed overnight as long as vehicles are moved by 7:30 a.m on May 30.
➡️ May 30, 2024
Crews are planning to complete all the areas on the map marked in yellow. There are 'No Parking' signs in place, so please refrain from parking on these streets between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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📣 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
The Mayor’s Gala and Community Recognition Awards Night is an annual event to demonstrate our appreciation and recognize local businesses, individuals and organizations who make our community special!
We invite you to nominate a hero of the community to be recognized at this year's Mayor's Gala and Community Recognition Awards Night! We are looking for businesses that go that extra mile, organizations that go above and beyond, and exceptional individuals or groups in the community!
Nominations will be accepted until June 28, 2024.
This year's event will be held on September 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the MacKenzie Conference Centre.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
➡️ Business Achievement Award
➡️ Oil & Gas Award
➡️ Community Spirit Award
➡️ New Community Organization Award
➡️ Youth Empowerment Award
➡️ Excellence in Athletics Award
➡️ Arts and Music Award
➡️ Teachers/Educators Award
➡️ Healthcare Award & Emergency Services Award
Nomination forms are available at all Town facilities or online at www.draytonvalley.ca/mayors-gala/
For any questions, please contact 780-514-2200!
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Street Sweeping Update
➡️ May 28, 2024
Areas marked on the attached map in green were completed today. We were unable to complete the areas marked in orange, however, we will be adding it to tomorrow's schedule (for completion on May 29). We will be leaving the 'No Parking' signs in place on the orange streets overnight. Please have your vehicles moved by 7:30 a.m. on May 29 so that our crews can finish up the area.
➡️ May 29, 2024
Crews will be working in the areas marked in yellow and orange. There will be 'No Parking' signs in place, and we ask that you please refrain from parking on the street from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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📣 Contractor Information Session on May 31
(Clean Energy Improvement Program)
Are you a contractor operating a business in the Town of Drayton Valley? Help your customers save money and reduce energy by becoming a Qualified Contractor through the Clean Energy Improvement Program! This program makes it easier for your customers to make deep energy-saving retrofits due to a new kind of financing tied to the property — not the property owner.
Whether you want to become a Qualified Contractor or simply want to brush up on your knowledge of the program, please register and join us for an online workshop to learn more. We'll share details of the program, explain the role of Qualified Contractors, and provide more information to share with your customers.
ℹ️ Learn more at our upcoming information session!
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d1bfb177-bd83-4417-90b4-d30992536e9c@876a2a66-7dd2-4311-9ff2-236...
More information about Alberta's Clean Energy Improvement Program can be found here: ceip.abmunis.ca/contractor/
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♻️ Recycle Right ♻️
Knowing what you can recycle and what you can put in your blue bags can be confusing! Here is a handy guide to make it easier!
A reminder to residents that bags used for recycled items must be blue. Any clear bags (or bags of any other colour than blue) put out for recycling will not be picked up by the service provider.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM Alberta Health Services
The Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage from midnight on Monday, May 27 until 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 28.
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.
During this temporary closure patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
Follow the link for full details:
Drayton Valley emergency department to temporarily close overnight | Alberta Health Services
www.albertahealthservices.ca
DRAYTON VALLEY - Due to an unexpected gap in coverage, the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Andrew Boitchenko we need to solve this problem..
Bring your sick to the churches. Lay hands on them and they shall recover.
Shayne Blosky, Firefighter with the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Service out of Station 2 in Breton explains how wildfires start, grow, evolve as well as the different stages of wildfires.
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