Drayton Valley

Community Services

Drayton Valley, being the largest trading centre in the region, provides a host of community services ranging from Employment counseling to Intervention services. Listed below are several community service groups in Drayton Valley. If you would like further information you can contact: Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
 

Community Lifestyle

Recreation

Drayton Valley has a wide range of indoor recreational facilities and a variety of outdoor activies that occur within any one of the numerous parks in and around Drayton Valley. In addition within 30 minutes of town there are two golf courses (Drayton Valley Golf & County Club and Birchwood Village Greens Golf Club & Resort) and a Ski Hill, complete with two T-Bars and Rope Tows.

Drayton Valley features a walkway system connecting the community together. Winding paths and beautiful ponds encourage neighbourly chit-chats. To date, there are over 14 km of pathways, with more to be completed in the future.

The Drayton Valley Municipal Library is located in the Civic Centre and offers a wide variety of services to both the Town and Brazeau County residents.

Camping areas include the Willey West Park, located along the North Saskatchewan River, the Drayton Valley Campground and the Drayton Valley R.V. Park, both of which are located in a park like setting adjoining the arena and are accessible from Highway 22. For more information on these two parks, call the Town office at 514-2200.

Community Organizations

The quality of life is truly enriched in our community through the large number of volunteer groups and associations "pulling together." Many major non-profit organizations participate in the growth and enhancement of our community and community activities. Drayton Valley is also home to a large number of cultural, historical and environmental associations and services, in addition to many service clubs, recreation and social clubs, fraternities and helping services. Refer to the Town of Drayton Valley office or the Chamber of Commerce for further details on the many service organizations in our community.

Religious Facilities

Drayton Valley has thirteen community churches accommodating a wide number of faiths. 

Special Annual Events/Attractions

Drayton Valley has a number of special annual events and attractions each year. A popular stop is the Farmer's Market held every Wednesday (at the Omniplex) during the summer months. Here local farmers, merchants and artisans display thier prize winning fruits, vegtables and crafts. In 2007 Drayton Valley host its 3rd Annual "Thunder in the Valley Drag Races", a popular circuit stop with the North Peace Bracket Race Association (NPBRA).

Hospitality

Accommodations: There are twelve hotels within Drayton Valley.

Restaurants: Drayton Valley offers a variety of restaurants from quick service (fast food) to steak houses.

Grocery Stores: There are two major grocery stores, and several convenience stores.

Economic Base

The primary economic base in the Drayton Valley area is oil and gas. The nearby Pembina Oilfield is Canada's largest and most prolific oilfield, encompassing more than 900 square miles. Drayton Valley is home to many local oilfield supply and service firms.

Forestry is also a major industry in Drayton Valley with Weyerhaeuser, the world's largest lumber company, operating both a sawmill and an OSB plant. The presence of Weyerhaeuser has led to many spinoff opportunities both in forestry operations or in servicing the forest industry. The two major forests nearby are-- Rocky-Clearwater and Whitecourt.

Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. Most activities focus around the cattle industry and related support services, with cow/calf operations and custom grazing occupying a large portion of the efforts. Recently, diversification into other areas such as horse production, game farming, exotic animals, dairy and oilseeds has occurred.

Drayton Valley also has a thriving small business community. The strengths of Drayton Valley in retail, trade, service and manufacturing, supported by a resources base of oil, gas, lumber and agriculture, has provided the town with a very stable growth pattern over the years.

Transportation

Air Service
 

The Drayton Valley Airport is an all-weather facilities and has a 4,000 ft (1,219 m) runway. The airport is located close to Town and is connected by a paved two lane roadway. Landing lights at the airport are radio activated and there is parking on the apron for planes. Refuelling facilities exist for planes and helicopters. There is a medium terminal building with a lounge.

There is parking for vehicles on site. An airport manager is available during normal business hours. Property at the airport is available for development (Airport Map). Development enquiries can be addressed to  Chandra Dyck, Planning & Development Officer.

Drayton Valley is only 95 km from Edmonton International Airport, which will support the remainder of your freight and commercial needs.

Rail Service

Canadian National Railways serves Evansburg, which is 41 km North
of Drayton Valley.

Highways

Primary Highways: 20, 22 (Cowboy Trail) North/South, 39 East/West
Secondary Highways: 616, 620, 621, 753, 759

Trucking Firms

Trucking companies ranging from single truck local operators to provincial and international service providers. Given the business climate, trucking is prominent as it fills the needs of the three major local industries: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Agriculture, as well as filling many other needs of the community.

Bus Services

Greyhound Bus Lines - regularly scheduled service from Best Canadian Motor Inn

Couriers and Taxis

There are four courier companies that operate within and out of Drayton Valley.
Drayton Valley has two taxi service companies.

Utilities

	Alberta 1st Call	(800) 242.3447
Electrical Power
	Fortis Alberta	310.WIRE, 310-9473
	Enmax	310.2010
	EPCOR	310.4300
	Direct Energy (gas) Direct Energy (electricity)	(866) 420.3174 (888) 420.3181
Natural Gas
	ATCO Gas	310.5678
	Evergreen Gas Co-op Ltd.	542.4808
Telecommunications
	Telus	310.2255, (800) 400.2598
Cable Vision
	Shaw Cable	(800) 400.9605
Internet
	Telus (ADSL/Dial-up)	310.2255, (800) 400.2598
	Shaw Cable	(800) 400.9605
	DVNet (ADSL/Dial-up)
Water/Wastewater Waste Management
	Town of Drayton Valley	(780) 514.2200

Population

Total Population 1991-2001

Drayton Valley Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Drayton Valley Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Labour Force

Drayton Valley Labour Force By Industry - 2001

Income

Family Expenditure

Drayton Valley Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings

Projects

Summary of Projects in Drayton Valley as of December 2007

Value of Projects by Sector (as of December 2007)

Largest Projects in Drayton Valley as of December 2007