Community & Ecomonic Profile - Town of Drayton Valley

Drayton Valley 

ECONOMIC & 

COMMUNITY 

PROFILE 

Condensed Version - August 2008 

A RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE 

CREATING OPPORTUNITY � REALIZING POTENTIAL 

DRAYTON VALLEY ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY PROFILE 

www.draytonvalley.ca 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Drayton Valley At A Glance ......................................................................................................................... 5 

Contact Information ...................................................................................................................................... 6 

Where is Drayton Valley? ............................................................................................................................. 7 

Getting To and From Drayton Valley ........................................................................................................... 8 

Who is Drayton Valley? ................................................................................................................................. 9 

Essential Services ....................................................................................................................................... 10 

Services: Utilities & Technology ................................................................................................................ 11 

Residential Housing ............................................................................................................................... 12-13 

Accommodations ........................................................................................................................................ 14 

Community & Lifestyle........................................................................................................................... 15-16 

Recreation ............................................................................................................................................... 17-18 

Drayton Valley’s Economy ......................................................................................................................... 20 

Drayton Valley Business ............................................................................................................................. 21 

Key Industries ......................................................................................................................................... 22-23 

Building & Development ............................................................................................................................. 24 

Business Development Key Contacts ....................................................................................................... 25 

Business Development Resources ............................................................................................................ 26 

Maps 

Town of Drayton Valley Tourist Map ........................................................................................... 27 

Golf Course & Campground Map ................................................................................................. 28 

Outdoor Recreation Facilities ...................................................................................................... 29 

THANK YOU for taking the time to view our Economic & Community Profile. We endeavor to 

maintain up-to-date information, however, we sincerely apologize if errors have occurred. 

Please take the time to contact us with any corrections or up-dates. 

Tel. (780) 514-2200 Fax: (780) 542-5753 Email: eda@town.draytonvalley.ab.ca 

5120 - 52nd Street, Drayton Valley, AB, T7A 1A1 




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DRAYTON VALLEY at a glance 

Welcome to Drayton Valley 

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Drayton Valley, a thriving 

and prosperous community situated within Brazeau County and 

surrounded by untouched wilderness and beauty. 

Drayton Valley is ideally positioned atop a plateau between the North 

Saskatchewan and Pembina Rivers where the rolling agricultural lands 

of the east meet the forested foothills of the west. It was incorporated 

February 1, 1957 and is the largest community within the County and 

is the focal point for all essential services catering to a trading area of 

approximately 20,000. 

The economics of the Drayton Valley/Brazeau area started with lumber 

and the fur trade, progressing to mixed farming. In 1953 oil was 

discovered in the area and has become the primary economic base of 

the community. The Pembina Oilfield is Canada’s largest and most 

prolific oilfield, encompassing more than 900 square miles. In 1987 

Pelican Spruce Mills was completed and started production. The 

current owners are Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd., they operate the local 

Sawmill. 

The Municipal District is privileged in having large tracts of crown land 

within and adjacent to its boundaries, offering the outdoor enthusiast a 

wide range of activities. Three major water courses traverse through 

Brazeau County, the North Saskatchewan, Pembina and Brazeau 

Rivers, which provide their own individual recreation opportunities. 

We are a progressive community and pride ourselves in being 

innovative as well as proactive. Many service industries based in Town 

have been leaders in their respective fields. The Town complements 

such economic activity by providing the necessary infrastructure to 

foster both business development as well as social and recreational 

activity. We create the opportunities so that you can realize your 

potential. 

The Town offers the perfect environment for a lifestyle that combines 

working, living and playing - a diversified economy, town and country 

living, parks, paths and the great outdoors! Come and discover the 

joys of working and living close to the great outdoors. 

For more information on how we can be of service to help you become 

a part of our growing community contact Economic Development by 

calling our town office at (780) 514-2200. 



QUICK FACTS 

Population - 6,893 

Trading Area - 20,000+ 

Median age - 32 

Median Family Income - $65,829 

Average Housing Price - $300,000 

Average Apartment Rate 

(based on a 2 bedroom) - $620/month 

Apartment Vacancy Rate - 0.3% 

90 Minutes to Edmonton 

3 hours to the Rocky Mountain Resort 

Areas 

Town Council 

The Residents of the Town of Drayton Valley are 

represented by a Council made up of 6 Councillors 

and a Mayor. The Councillors and Mayor are elected 

by the residents of the Town of Drayton Valley every 3 

years. 

Members of the current Municipal Council are:- 

Mayor Moe Hamdon, Councillors Jay Neff, Dean 

Shular, Kyle Archer, Keith Ebbs, James Johnson and 

Nicole Nadeau. 

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Contact Information 

Drayton Valley Town Office 

5120 - 52nd Street 

Box 6837, Drayton Valley, T7A 1A1 

Open Mon to Fri, 8.30am - 4.30pm………………..514-2200 

24 hour information line ...................................... 514-2220 

Administration ......................................................... 514-2200 

Town Manager, Manny Deol 

Director of Administration, Nesen Naidoo 

Community Policing Officer .................................... 514-2312 

Constable Gord Chammen 

Community Development ...................................... 514-2232 

Director of Community Services, Annette Driessen 

Economic Development ........................................ 514-2214 

Economic Development Officer, Nesen Naidoo 

Economic Development Assistant, Jennifer Lundy 

FCSS .................................................................... 514-2204 

Program Manager Lola, McGhie 

Finance ................................................................. 514-2200 

Director of Corporate Services, Clayton Seely 

Finance Manager, Marc Guertin 

Fire Department .................................................... 514-2200 

Acting Fire Chief, Brent Greer 

Information Services ............................................ 514-2214 

Manager of Information Services, Nesen Naidoo 

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Aspen Waste Management .....................................542-5919 

Library ..................................................................514-2228 

Librarian, Nesen Naidoo 

Omniplex ..............................................................514-2234 

Manager, Ginell Mohn 

Park Valley Pool ....................................................514-2225 

Manager, Lynette Neinaber 

Planning, Development & Engineering ...................514-2200 

Town Engineer, Manjeet Saran 

Development & Planning Officer, Chandra Dyck 

GIS Administrator, Ryan Edwards 

Public Works ...........................................................514-2200 

Facilities Maintenance Manager, Chuck DeJong 

Public Works Foreman, Gordon Maser 

Water Treatment Plant ............................................514-2218 

Senior Untility Operator, Bernie Berube 

Water Services ........................................................514-2210

Where is Drayton Valley? 

Fast Facts 

• Location: 

53 o 13.2’ N; 114 o 58.8 o West 

• Elevation (Above Sea Level): 

766.30 metres, 2550 feet 

• Geographical Size: 

13.1 Km 2 (May 1, 2006) 

Located in west-central Alberta, nestled deep within in the North 

Saskatchewan River Basin and surrounded by forests of Aspen, 

Spruce and Pine lies the Town of Drayton Valley. The rolling hills 

and vast farm lands, that Alberta is known for, can be seen when 

traveling west on Highway 39 into Drayton Valley from the 

Edmonton International Airport. This leisurely country drive takes 

approximately 60 minutes and helps to illustrate much of our 

area's aesthetic qualities. 

Drayton Valley is just 20 minutes south of Highway 16 and less 

than 60 minutes from Queen Elizabeth II Highway (formerly 

Provincial Highway 2). Drayton Valley is also situated only 139 

kilometres from Edmonton. 

Additional information and specialized maps of the Town may be 

obtained from our GIS Administrator by calling our town office at 

(780) 514-2200. 

Climate 



Distances and Estimated Driving 

Times from Drayton Valley 

Edmonton, AB 139 km 1.25 Hours 

Edmonton International Airport 120 km 1 Hour 

Red Deer, AB 172 km 1.5 hours 

Calgary, AB 306 km 3 hours 

Jasper, AB 309 km 3 hours 

Banff, AB 367 km 3.5 hours 

Regina, SK 685 km 6.5 hours 

Vancouver, BC 1,020 km 9.5 hours 

Urban Living in a country environment 

is a reality in Drayton Valley. 

It’s the place to work, 

raise a family and play! 

Month High ( o C) Low ( o C) Rain (mm) Snowfall (mm) 

Sunlight 

(average hours) 

January -7.0 -16.0 1.7 252.0 8.0 

February -6.0 -17.0 1.4 180.0 9.0 

March 1.0 -10.0 1.8 186.0 12.0 

April 11.0 -2.0 14.0 128.0 14.0 

May 18.0 4.0 49.5 47.0 16.0 

June 21.0 8.0 98.0 0.0 17.0 

July 24.0 11.0 106.0 0.0 16.0 

August 22.0 8.0 73.5 10.0 14.0 

September 17.0 4.0 46.3 16.0 12.0 

October 11.0 -1.0 13.3 95.0 10.0 

November 1.0 -9.0 3.0 202.0 8.0 

December -7.0 -16.0 1.3 232.0 7.0 

Mean 7.6 - 2.6 29.3 96.3 10.2 

Max 24.0 11.0 106.0 252.0 17.0 

Min -7.0 -17.0 1.3 0.0 7.0 

Source: Environment Canada Climate Normals 

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Getting To and From Drayton Valley 

Transportation 

Air Services 

The Drayton Valley Airport serves both the recreational and business 

needs of the area. It is larger than most conventional rural airports. 

The Drayton Valley Airport is a 24 hour facility that has all-weather 

facilities and a 5,066 foot (including thresholds) runway that can 

accommodate every type of private aircraft including business jet 

traffic, up to a 737 and a Dash-8. The airport is 7 km from downtown 

Drayton Valley and is connected by a paved two lane roadway. It has 

a beacon guidance system and landing lights at the airport are radio 

activated and there is parking on the apron for planes. Refueling 

facilities exist for planes and helicopters. There is a medium terminal 

building with a lounge and there is parking for vehicles on site. An 

airport manager is available during normal business hours. 

Property at the airport is available for development and the Town 

welcomes proposals from the business and private sector for any 

development at the airport. Development enquiries can be addressed 

to Chandra Dyck, Planning & Development Officer by calling the Town 

Office at 514-2200. 

Drayton Valley is only 120 km from Edmonton International Airport, 

which will support the remainder of your freight and commercial needs. 

Rail Services 

Canadian National Railways Depot is located ½ hour north of Drayton 

Valley in the Town of Evansburg 

Bus Services 

Greyhound Bus Lines - regularly scheduled service from Best 

Canadian Motor Inn. 

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. 

Couriers and Taxis 

There are four courier companies that operate within and out of 

Drayton Valley. Drayton Valley has two taxi service companies. 

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Who is Drayton Valley? 

Demographics 

Drayton Valley Growing & Expanding 

Drayton Valley is a growing 

and vibrant community of 

6,893 people (2006 Federal 

Census). There is also 

approximately 3,000 

additional residents in a 

one kilometer radius 

surrounding Drayton Valley. 

The total population of 

Drayton Valley and Brazeau 

County is 13,933 (Stats 

Canada 2006 Municipal 

Census). 

Population Quick Facts 

• Median age group is 32 years 

• 86% of Drayton Valley’s population is under the age of 65 years 



• 30% of Drayton Valley’s population is between the ages of 25-45 years 

Income Quick Facts 

• Median family income of Drayton Valley is $65,829 

• Median household income for Alberta & Canada is $52,524 and $46,752 respectively 

• Since 1996, the median household income for Drayton Valley has increased 25.5% 

Education Quick Facts 

• 22% have some form of post-secondary education 

• 44% have post-secondary training in Engineering and Applied Science Technology and Trades 

• Drayton Valley is home to the Pembina Educational Consortium, which offers a wide variety of University accredited courses and 

technical/skill training 

• Drayton Valley Schools: Page 25 



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Essential Services 

R.C.M.P. 

5409 Industrial Road. Tel. 542-4456 

Drayton Valley is served by a 17 member 

local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Drayton Valley Fire Department 

Civic Centre, 5102 - 52 St. Tel 514 -2200. 

Fire protection in the region includes a full time Fire Chief and 

Deputy Fire Chief, plus 30 Volunteer Firefighters. The Department 

is equipped with 3 fire engines: 1 pumper, 1 aerial & 1 rescue truck. 

Drayton Valley is also serviced by Associated Ambulance & 

Services, Brazeau Regional Search & Rescue and Disaster 

Services. 

Cardium Region Victims’ Services Unit 

Contact: Jean Williams 

Tel: 542-7009 (D.V.), 696-3919 (Breton), 727-2616 (Evansburg) 

5049 Industrial Road, Drayton Valley. 

Police based, agency staffed. 

Pembina Crisis Connection Society 

Tel: 621-2363 Distress Line 1-800-232-3447 

Coordinates the development of resources aimed at the prevention 

of physical, psychological, and sexual violence in the community. 

Provides transportation for abused families to get to a Women’s 

shelter. For information on Shelters within the region check the 

Resource Directory in the back. 

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For Emergency 

Call 911 

Medical Services 



Drayton Valley & District Health Care Centre 

4550 Madsen Ave. Tel. 542-5321 

Medical services in the area revolve around the Drayton 

Valley & District Health Centre. Opened in 1984, the facility 

is equipped with 50 Acute Care beds and 50 Long-Term Care 

beds, with medical services provided by a staff of 14 

physicians. The hospital offers a full range of clinical services 

to the community and also offers a range of following 

specialized services. Emergency wait times at the hospital 

also prove to be shorter than those in larger population areas. 

Services offered include: Dialysis Unit, Diabetes Education, 

Community Cancer Centre, Operating Room Services, Telehealth, 

Serenity House, Assisted Living/Supportive Housing, 

Seniors Wellness Program, Physical Therapy, Occupational 

Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Social Work. 

The hospital also boasts a helipad used mostly by S.T.A.R.S. 

Air Ambulance. Travel time to the University of Alberta 

Hospital is only 17 minutes by S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance. 

Medical Clinics 

Claro Medical Clinic 

Malone Medical Clinic 

David Thompson Health Region - Health Unit and 

Medical Centre 

Psychological/Counseling Services 

Chiropractic Services 

Dental & Denturists Services 

Optical Services 

Massage Therapy/Reflexology/Iridology Services 

Physiotherapy/Acupuncture Services

Services: Utilities & Technology 

Utilities & Services 

Service Company Phone Number 

Electricity Epcor (800) 667-2345 

Enmax 310-2010 

Direct Energy (866) 420-3181 

Fortis Alberta 310-9743 

Natural Gas Atco Gas 310-5678 

Direct Energy (866) 420-3174 

Evergreen Gas Co-op Ltd. 542-4808 

Telephone TELUS 310-2225 

Internet Telus 310-2255 

Shaw Cable (800) 465-6905 

Television Shaw Cable (800) 465-6905 

Bell Canada (888) 759-3474 

Rogers (888) 764-3771 

Star Choice (866) 782-7932 

Water & Sewer Town of Drayton Valley 514-2200 

Waste Management Town of Drayton Valley 514-2200 

Landfill Town of Drayton Valley 514-5919 

Alberta One-Call (800) 242-3447 

Waste Management 



The Aspen Waste Management Facility is situated northwest 

of the Town of Drayton Valley in SE 1/4 20-49-07 W5M. 

The landfill is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New 

Years Day and Easter Sunday and open as follows: 

Summer Winter 

Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 

Wednesday 9am - 9pm 9am - 5pm 

Sunday 1pm - 5pm 1pm - 5pm 

The facility accepts cash only for Household refuse. 

A Recycle Depot is located at the facility as well as two 

partial depots located at Dodson Plaza (behind Turbo), and 

Industrial Road (near Caesar's Inn). 

Toxic Round-Up and Paint Exchange is accepted year 

round. Fall and Spring Clean-Up is carried out by the Town 

at no charge to residents. Watch for advertisements in the 

local paper for the above events. 

Drayton Valley garbage collection is serviced by MCL, Tel. 

542-5919. Contact them directly for collection days. 

The Blue Bag Program in Drayton Valley is a new way to 

recycle old bottles, cans, plastic bags, and paper. 

Recyclables are collected every two weeks. Contact MCL 

directly for collection days, Tel. 542-5919. 

Technology 

Alberta has one of the highest concentrations (74% of 

households) of personal computers per capita in Canada 1 . 

Alberta has the highest percentage (61%) of people 

connected to the Internet compared to any other province in 

Canada 2 . Drayton Valley and area residents and 

businesses heavily rely on these services such as high 

speed or wireless internet. Over 65% of homes in Drayton 

Valley are connected to the internet 3 . 

The future of economic growth in the Drayton Valley area 

centres on accessible technology and the potential for ecommerce 

or e-business opportunities. Infrastructure 

(availability of rapid data transfer – high speed internet) in 

the town addresses these developments. 

Broadband service is available in town through, Shaw Cable 

and TELUS. These companies also provide broadband 

service to businesses that use e-commerce and home 

based businesses. 

1,2 Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2000 

3 Source: Civic Census 2006 

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Residential Housing 

The Town of Drayton Valley offers an excellent selection of 

residential lifestyles from urban, rural, village to hamlet living. 

There is a variety of choices for the executive buyer as well as the 

first time purchaser. Whether it is family orientated, adult only 

living, seniors housing or assisted living, Drayton Valley has a 

wide variety of housing to meet all your needs. 

Seniors Housing 

Brazeau Senior's Foundation 

Administration: 542-2712 Fax: 542-2765 

5208 - 47 Avenue, Drayton Valley AB, T7A 1N7 

Provides care and housing for seniors. Operates Shangri-La 

Lodge, Leazure Lea Apartment and Wishing Well Apartment. 

Shangri La Lodge 

The Lodge offers each resident a private, furnished (if desired) 

bed sitting room with a four piece ensuite. Wheelchair accessible 

suites are available. Adjoining suites are also available for the 

comfort of couples. 

The Lodge provides nutritious well-balanced meals three times a 

day in the common dining room. A salad bar is also available at 

lunch and supper. Housekeeping, laundry and activities are also 

available. 

Wishing Well Apartments & Leazure Lea Apartments 

Attractive one-bedroom suites feature a comfortable living-dining 

area, kitchen, bedroom and storage closets. The carpeted suites 

include a fridge, stove and drapes. A common laundry room is 

located within the building. 

Serenity House 

A residence that provides care for up to 12 individuals with early 

to mid-stage dementia. Our beautiful bungalow home is ideally 

situated on a hilltop in close proximity to essential amenities within 

the community of Drayton Valley. Tel. Valerie Larsen, Continuing 

Care Manager at (780) 621-4862. 

Assisted Living/Supportive Housing 

Supportive Housing is an alternative in living and care giving 

arrangements for the elderly and or physically challenged. Our 

purpose is to enable the resident to retain their independence 

while receiving the comfort of living next to the hospital. Tel. 

Supportive Housing Coordinator Carmell Fredrickson at (780) 696 

-4701 or (780) 514-1065. 

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Apartment Buildings 



The Average Price for a Home 

increased by 14% over the last year: 

2005 $188,537 

2006 $215,458 

Information provided by Re/Max Vision Realty, Drayton Valley 

Black Gold Apartments 4908 - 44 Street 

Cameo Courts 5125 - 53 Street 

Carlton East 5211 - 53 Avenue 

Cedar Manor 4809 - 50 Street 

Chimo Place 5112 - 53 Street 

Derrick Manor 4824 - 49 Street 

Drayton Manor 4305 - 52 Street 

Heidi-Ann Apartments 5210 - 53 Avenue 

Hill Crest Manor 4612 - 50 Avenue 

Juniper Manor 4817 - 50 Avenue 

Meridian Heights 5203 - 52 Street 

Paradeview Apartments 4805 - 50 Avenue 

Parkview Apartments 4821 - 47 Street 

Pembina Manor 4763 - 53 Street 

Urbanata 5211—53 Avenue 

Westview Manor 5117 - 53 Street 

Drayton Valley Average 

Apartment Vacancy Rates: 

2003 4.9% 

2005 0.3% 

Source: Alberta Apartment Vacancy and Rental cost Survey 2005 

Want to build a house, addition or 

garage? 

Contact the Town Office for the 

necessary permit at 514-2200.

Residential Housing 

Realtors 

• Brazeau Realty 

#3, 5132 - 50th Street, Tel. 542-2268 

• Century 21 Hi-Point Realty 

5203 Industrial Road, Tel. 542-3223 

• Re/Max Vision Realty 

#1, 5132 - 50th Street, Tel. 542-4040 

• Executive Realty 

#3, 5132—50th Street, Tel. 514-7979 

• Kastle Real Estate 


Average Rent By Type of Suite 

Type of Suite Average Rent 

Bachelor 469 

1 Bedroom 541 

2 Bedroom 620 

3 Bedroom 743 

4 + Bedroom 800 

Source: Alberta Seniors and Community Supports 2005 Apartment Vacancy and 

Rental Cost Survey 

Number of Vacancies and Vacancy Rate By Type of Unit 

Type of Unit 

Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 + Bedroom Total 

# of Units 10 69 205 19 1 304 

Vacancy Rate 0% 0% 0.5% 0% 0% 0.3% 

Source: Alberta Seniors and Community Supports 2005 Apartment Vacancy and Rental Cost Survey 

Average List Price of Homes in Drayton Valley 



Rental Properties in the area are 

generally advertised in the local 

paper, The Western Review, 

available every Tuesday, or online 

www.draytonvalleywesternreview.com 

Dwelling Type No. of Listings Low High Average in 2006 Average in 2004 % Change 

Single Detached 15 $104,900 $339,900 $213,071 $143,867 48.10% 

Condo 6 $117,106 $189,000 $168,459 - - 

Mobile Home 5 $24,900 $68,500 $39,460 $49,900 -20.92% 

Country Residential 8 $159,900 $420,000 $238,338 $195,833 21.70% 

Agricultural 1 $680,000 $680,000 $680,000 $357,960 89.97% 

Source: Multiple Listing Services 2006 

Solicitors & Barristers 

• Duncan & Craig LLP 

5202 - 52 Avenue, Tel. 542-7462 

• Paton Croll 

5121- 51 Street, Tel. 542-7677 

• Reid Law Office 

5208- 52 Avenue, Tel. 621-0123 

• Wensil, Nesbit & Cox 


Paralegal 

• Carol LaPointe 

542-1571 

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Accommodations 

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Looking for a place to stay while 

visiting our Community. Try one 

of our many accommodations 

below. 

Accommodations in Drayton Valley 

Name of Hotel/Motel No. of Rooms Address Phone No. 

Super 8 60 P.O. Box 7110 

3727 - 60th Street 



780.542.9122 

Lakeview Inn & Suites 91 4302 - 50th Street 780.542.3200 

Best Canadian Motor Inn 59 Box 6727 

5530 Jubilee Avenue 

Matador Motel 20 Box 6847 

5307 - 50th Avenue 

Ceasar Inn 47 Box 6113 

5208 Industrial Road 

Coach Motel 24 Box 5389 

5403 - 50th Avenue 

780.542.4451 

780.542.4421 

780.542.4255 

780.542.4478 

Drayton Valley Hotel 46 5028 - 52 Avenue 780.542.5351 

Holiday Inn Express 96 5001 Brougham Drive 780.515.9888 

Service Plus Inn 89 5704 Power Centre Blvd. 780.542.4348 

Foxwood Inn 68 5643 - 50th Street 780.542.2727 

Ramada Inn 82 4712 - 20th Avenue 780.514.7861 

Westwind Hotel 69 4225 - 50th Street 780.542.5375 

Aspen Motor Inn 35 4320 - 50th Street 780.542.3032 

The Westwood Inn 53 5002 - 34th Avenue 780.514.3554 

West Country Inn 52 3218 - 63rd Street 780.542.9577

Community & Lifestyle 

Quality of Life 

The quality of life is truly enriched in Drayton Valley through the 

large number of cultural, historical and recreational groups and 

associations. These are in addition to many service and social 

clubs, along with numerous helping organizations. With the motto 

“Pulling Together” our community has rallied together to 

participate in a number of projects which contribute to the growth 

and enhancement of our community. 

Drayton Valley Municipal Library 

The Library, located in the Town Civic Centre, provides the 

following services: 

Lending materials including extensive range of books, CDs, books 

on tape, videos, multilingual books on tape, magazines, interlibrary 

loans, reference services, cd-rom, craft sessions, 

photocopying, bookshop, annual summer reading program, 

workshops and author readings. 

The Library also provides 3 internet stations offering free internet 

access for members, courtesy of Industry Canada 

Open Monday to Thursday 10am - 8pm, Fridays 10am - 5pm & 

Saturdays 12 to 4pm. The library closes on Saturdays during July 

and August. Tel. 514-2228 

Media 

Radio - Big West Country 92.9 FM Radio. 

Tel: 1-888-884-2448 

Newspaper - Western Review Newspaper (Quebecor) 

Tel: 542-5380 

Cable 

Tel. 1-800-400-9605 

Farmers Market 

The Farmer’s Market is held every Wednesday at the Omniplex. 

It is open from 10.30am - 3pm from March 14 until December 19. 

Tel. Arlene Hedlund, 621-0131 

Community Support 



Drayton Valley is very privileged to be home to many helping 

services, service groups, organizations and foundations. These 

volunteer driven organizations are indicative of the quality of life 

that exists for the citizens of the area. See Resource Directory 

available at the Town Office for more details. 

Arts & Culture 

Hamdon Art Gallery 

5120 – 52 nd St. Tel: 514-2220 

Housed in the mezzanine level of the Town Office, the Hamdon 

Gallery exhibits numerous collections throughout the year. 

There is no admission charge for viewing the exhibits. Hours of 

operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 

Pembina Consortium Gallery 

5056 – 50 th St. Tel: 542-5400 

The Pembina Consortium Galley is a public art display open to 

the public with exhibits changing occasionally. Admission is 

free of charge, with the hours of operation from Monday to 

Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 

Drayton Valley Museum 

Tel: 542-5482 

Located just off of Highway 22 at the West Entrance of the 

Drayton Valley RV Park, Omniplex and the Lions Rodeo 

Grounds. Open Wednesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm. 

Dedicated to the preservation of local history in Drayton Valley 

& District. Groups are also invited to tour the museum, special 

arrangements can be made. 

Kinsmen Performing Arts Festival 

Contact: Anne Murphy Tel: 542-2985 

This Association plans and coordinates the annual week long 

Music Festival. Held in the spring of each year the Kinsmen 

Performing Arts Festival is a showcase of the talent which 

exists in the local area. 

Cardium 3 Theatre 

5504 - 50 Street 

Talking movie info 542-5290 or Tel. 621-0113. 

“Home of the best popcorn in Town”. A brand new 3 screen 

movie theatre with state of the art sound system. Shows are 

nightly and there are matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Please 

call for show times. 

Eleanor Pick Up Centre for Performing Arts 

5144 - 51 Street 

Contact Marty Prentice Tel: 542-7462 

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Community & Lifestyle 

Educational Facilities 

It is Drayton Valley’s goal to connect people to opportunities, provide 

citizens with access to quality training, information, education and 

community services that would provide support to overcome barriers, 

increase employment, reduce poverty and create opportunities 

through community participation. Drayton Valley offers an excellent 

variety of public, private and Christian schools as well as the 

opportunity to complete further education through the Pembina 

Educational Consortium. 

Wildrose School Division Tel. 1-800-771-0537 

• Frank Maddock High School (Grades 10 - 12) Tel. 542-4401 

• H.W. Pickup Jr. High School (Grades 7 - 9) Tel. 542-4495 

• Evergreen Elementary (K - 6) Tel. 542-5535 

• Eldorado Elementary (K - 6) Tel. 542-5544 

• Aurora Elementary (K - 6) Tel. 542-9355 

• Drayton Valley Christian School (K - 9) Tel. 542-7055 

St Anthony Catholic School (K - 12) Tel. 542-4396 

Drayton Valley Playschool (ages 3 & 4) Tel. 542-4313 

Pembina Educational Consortium Tel. 542-5400 

Offers a wide range of college and university courses in partnership 

with post-secondary institutions including the University of Alberta, 

Athabasca University, NAIT, Norquest College, Red Deer College, 

and Grant MacEwan College. 

Powerhouse Community Learning (Tel. 542-3373) 

Offers many courses throughout the year, including arts and crafts, 

computer training, cooking, health and wellness, yoga, gardening, 

volunteer support and Board Development. All adults are welcome to 

classes. 

Drayton Valley Read & Learn Adult and Family Literacy Society 

(Tel. 621-1722) 

Coordinates one on one volunteer tutoring for adults who need help 

with upgrading, basic literacy skills or English as a Second Language. 

Drayton Valley Municipal Library (Tel. 514-2228) 

Lends out a variety of materials including books and provides internet 

service. Membership fees are free for Town & County residents! 

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Employment Services 



Choice Employment (Tel. 515-9002) 

Offers career and employment counselling, E.I. applications 

and enquiries, and social insurance applications. 

Visit: www.cardiumemployment.net 

Religion 

Drayton Valley religious organizations include the following: 

All Saints Anglican Church 

5212 - 47 Ave. Tel: 542-5048 

Alliance Church 

4908 - 54 St. Tel: 542-6501 

Calvary Baptist Church 

4401 - 50 Ave. Tel: 542-4774 

Drayton Valley Church of God 

5004 - 49 St. Tel: 542-5091 

Emmaus Lutheran Church 

4604 - 50 Ave. Tel: 542-5101 

Ignited Church & Ministries 

4951 - 41 Ave. Tel: 542-5843 

Jehovah’s Witnesses 

Jubilee Ave. & Hwy 22 Tel: 542-4433 

St. Anthony Catholic Church 

4708 - 50 Ave. Tel: 542-5254 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 

4309 - 52 St. Tel: 542 – 3445 

United Church of Canada 

5029 - 48 St. Tel: 542-5743 

Word of Life 

5115 - 50 Ave. Tel: 621-0277

Recreation - The Great Outdoors 

Drayton Valley is home to an abundance of untouched areas of 

land, which include lush green trees and access to waterways. 

The outdoor enthusiasts will be in their glory with trails for 

horseback riding, ATV, and snowmobiling. Other recreational 

opportunities include camping, golfing, fishing, rafting, canoeing, 

archery, range shooting, hunting, cross country and downhill 

skiing and much more. Drayton Valley offers the opportunity for a 

healthy lifestyle for those who enjoy the wide open spaces of 

country living. 

North Saskatchewan River 

The North Saskatchewan River is a popular destination for 

paddlers, fishermen and small motorized river boats. Rocky 

Mountain House to Drayton Valley is a well travelled route among 

paddlers. At 142 km this scenic waterway takes approximately 

three days depending on water levels. For day trips close to 

Drayton Valley try Lodgepole to Drayton Valley, a 45 km trip with 

gentle waters, beautiful cliffs and forested flats. Another popular 

day trip is from Willey West Campground to the Berrymore 

Bridge. For the most recent flow rates before your trip, call the 

River Forecast Centre (403) 207-2718 or use the toll-free 

government rite line at 310-0000 then 

207-271, or on the Internet at 

www.gov.ab.ca/env/water.html. 

For a good map of the North 

Saskatchewan River from Nordegg to 

Drayton Valley contact ARCA (Alberta 

Recreational Canoe Association toll 

free 1-877-388-2722 on the Internet at 

www.abcanoekayak.org 

Pembina River 

The Pembina River is a much slower and smaller river than the 

North Saskatchewan. The Pembina is popular for raft trips, 

swimming etc. 

Brazeau Reservoir Recreation Area 

The Brazeau Reservoir Recreation Area is a favourite of 

outdoorsmen everywhere. Situated amidst a dense boreal forest 

with the Rocky Mountains on the horizon, the reservoir is as 

picturesque as it is serene. A favourite with campers, fishermen, 

ATV enthusiasts and nature lovers, the reservoir is home to an 

abundance of wildlife. 

Winter Recreation 

Drayton Valley Ski Hill includes 2 T-Bar and Rope-Tows with runs 

catering to all skiing and snowboarding abilities. 

Tel. 542-2837. 

For the cross country ski enthusiast the Pembina Nordic Ski Club 

has 23 km of groomed trails with a warm-up lodge and outdoor 

fire pit. The club is situated along the plateau overlooking the 

North Saskatchewan River and the Town of Drayton Valley. 

Tel. 542-7542. 

Brazeau Snowmobile Club operates 80 - 160 scenic groomed 

trails. The club hosts a number of annual events including grass 

and snow drags, a Santa’s Anonymous run in December, Poker 

Rallies and a Family Day Ride. Tel. Brad Vowk 542-5077 or 

Lorne Standish 542-1565. 

Golf Courses 

Drayton Valley Golf and Country Club 

The Drayton Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole course with a Par 

71. There is a full-time pro on site at the Pro Shop who would be 

quite happy to give you pointers and help you with your game. 

The Drayton Valley Golf Course features a driving range, practice 

putt, licensed restaurant, and rentals. For more information or to 

book your day on the greens, call 542-3602 

Birchwood Village Greens Golf and Country Club 

The Birchwood Village Greens is a 9 hole golf course with a Par 

35. The Pro Shop is equipped with everything the avid golfer will 

need, including a rentals department. After your game, a relaxing 

stop at the licensed restaurant will be what you need before you 

settle down in the Birchwood Campground. Birchwood Village 

Greens also features banquet facilities. For more information call 

542-3400. 

Big T Golf Course 

The Big T Golf Course features an 8 room motel, restaurant and 

campground. This 9 hole course has a Par 36 and a driving 

range, it boasts an island green and is great for those who want 

to enjoy a nice afternoon on the course. Rentals are available 

and the service is great at the licensed restaurant and lounge. 

For more information call 696-3886. 

Breton Golf Course 

The 9 hole Breton golf course features a pro shop, licensed 

lounge rentals and a adjacent campground. For more 

information call 696-3612. 

Pineridge Golf Course 

Seba Beach (9 holes) 797-2488 

Silver Sands Golf Course 

Seba Beach (9 holes) 797-2683 

Coyote Flats Golf Resort & Campground 

Alder Flats (18 holes) 388-3060 



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Recreation 

Park Valley Pool 

5030 – 48 th St. Tel. 514-2225 

Call for daily scheduling information. 

Park Valley Pool is a modern 25 metre, 5 lane indoor swimming pool 

featuring a ramp entry into a wading area, a large slide into deep water, a 

smaller slide into the shallow end, a Tarzan rope, a hot tub and viewing 

area with concession machines. Truly "a facility with something for 

everyone"! The Park Valley Pool also offers numerous specialized 

programs like aquasize, land swimming, and arthritic aquasize classes. 

Splash Park 

The community’s outdoor water Splash Park, next to the Park Valley 

Swimming Pool is fun for the entire family. The Splash Park features 

various sprinklers and water toys and is a magnet for children during the 

summer months. The park operates May - Sept , 7 days a week. 

Omniplex 

5737 – 45 th Ave. Tel: 514-2234 

The Omniplex is a multi-use facility containing 2 ice arenas, a six sheet 

curling rink, banquet facility, 3 floor fitness centre, walking track, 

racquetball and squash courts, and a boxing gymnasium. 

Operating twelve months of the year, this facility is host to many rodeos, 

banquets, receptions, agricultural and trade shows in the summer, and 

minor hockey, figure skating, men’s and ladies hockey, ringette and public 

skating in the winter months. 

For Public Skating hours of operation call 514-2234. Performance Edge 

Ltd. is a skate rental company Located in the Omniplex that operates 

during Public Skating times. 

Walking Paths and Parks 

There is 17km of paved walking paths winding through the Town of 

Drayton Valley. The paths are lighted, with benches along the way for 

resting. Accessible via these paths are 10 playground parks plus 5 extra 

large playgrounds within school yards. For a Sunday afternoon picnic the 

Lions Rotary Park located on the west side of town is the logical choice 

with firepits, picnic tables and potable water. Many of the parks have 

beautiful gazebos. The Town also offers 3 ponds that are used for winter 

skating with the Northview Pond as a popular toboggan hill in the winter. 

Our parks include: Little Lions, Lions, West Valley, Northview, Southview, 

Mackenzie, Town Centre, Pocket Park (44th Street), Swimming Pool, & 

Omniplex Skate Park. 

Skate Board Park 

The park features a variety of ramps, including: 4’ quarterpipe, 6’ bank, 

two level pad funbox, pyramid and island, wedges and rails, manual pad 

funbox and two kickers. The skateboard park is open to all ages and 

abilities and is located next to the Omniplex parking lot. 

Drayton Valley Municipal Library 

Located in the Civic Centre, the Library lends out materials and provides a 

variety of services and internet access. There is no membership fee to 

Town and County residents.. 

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Thunder Alley 

5708 – 50 th Ave. Tel. 542-5745. A Six lane bowling alley. 

55+ Recreation 

The 55+ Recreation Centre provides seniors 55 years of age 

and older an opportunity for recreation such as floor curling, 

card games, pool tables, potluck suppers, Sunday brunch 

and social gatherings. 

Other Recreation Activities and Clubs 

Adult Recreational Volleyball League ............... 542-4723 

Alberta Boxing Training Centre ........................ 894-2499 

Brazeau Bow Benders Archery Club ............... 542-5804 

Celtic School of Dance ...................................... 542-2985 

Derrick Boxing Club .......................................... 542-5441 

Derrick Toastmaster Club ................................. 542-4544 

Drayton Valley Adult Co-ed Volleyball .............. 542-5039 

Drayton Valley ATV Club ................................. 542-6162 

Drayton Valley Badminton Club ........................ 542-6417 

Drayton Valley Brazeau Ski Club ...................... 542-1260 

Drayton Valley Curling Club .............................. 542-4795 

Drayton Valley Golf & Country Club .................. 542-3602 

Drayton Valley Ladies Hockey .......................... 542-5445 

Drayton Valley Martial Arts Club ....................... 542-7291 

Drayton Valley Men’s Basketball ...................... 542-4411 

Drayton Valley Men’s Rec Hockey .................... 542-9565 

Drayton Valley Minor Hockey Assoc. ................ 621-0517 

Drayton Valley & District Soccer Assoc. ........... 542-6021 

Drayton Valley Neptunes Swim Club ................ 542-3867 

Drayton Valley Ringette Assoc. ........................ 542-6713 

Drayton Valley School Gymnasium Bookings .. 542-5749 

Drayton Valley Slow Pitch ................................. 542-6383 

Drayton Valley Thunder Hockey Team ............. 542-7846 

Drayton Valley Wildcats Men’s Sr Hockey ........ 542-6927 

Evergreen Shooting Club ................................. 542-5621 

Figure Skating Club .......................................... 542-6009 

Ladies Basketball .............................................. 542-1408 

Ladies Soccer ................................................... 542-3383

Drayton Valley 

EMERGING GROWING EXPANDING 



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Drayton Valley’s Economy 

Economic Growth Facts: 

Economic Base 

The primary economic base in the Drayton Valley area is oil and gas. Situated on the Pembina oil field, Canada's largest and most 

prolific oilfield, Drayton Valley has been a pioneering centre of the Province of Alberta’s energy wealth. As a result, Drayton Valley is 

also home to many local oil-related 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 spin-off opportunities both in forestry operations and in servicing 

the forest industry. The two major forests nearby are-- Rocky-Clearwater and Whitecourt. 

A major centre of the energy and forestry industries for decades, the area has been growing steadily, but the latest surge is the biggest 

yet. Continued advances in oil exploration, increased focus on the development of value added forestry and agriculture businesses 

combined with the tremendous growth in the environmental and tourism industries, have provided explosive opportunities for both 

investment and expansion. 

Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The rich arable land has been a source of growth and employment. 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, there has been diversification into other areas such as horse production, game farming, exotic animals, 

dairy and oilseeds. 

Drayton Valley also has a growing small business community. The strengths of Drayton Valley in retail, trade, service and 

manufacturing, supported by a resource base of oil, gas, lumber and agriculture, has provided the town with a very stable growth 

pattern over the years. 

It is Drayton Valley’s goal to establish itself as a centre of knowledge, learning and innovation as well as a centre for research and 

development related to energy, forestry and agriculture. Drayton Valley’s strengths include a young population, an untapped resource 

base of tourism opportunities, value-added agricultural processing, value-added forestry products and enhanced oil and gas recovery. 

Not only are businesses looking at the Drayton Valley area as a good place to set up shop, but people are looking at it as a good place 

to put down roots and enjoy a great lifestyle. 

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Drayton Valley is THE place to start 

and grow your business 

• 834% ↑ in the value of Development and Building Permits issued so far in 2006 compared to the same period in 2005 (Jan-April). 

• 177% ↑ in Total Development and Building permits issued so far in 2006 compared to the same period in 2005 (Jan-April). 

• 169% ↑ in housing starts so far in 2006 compared to the same period in 2005 (Jan-April). 

• Youthful population - 67% of the population is under the age of 45 years. 

• Median family income - $65,829 



Drayton Valley Business 

The economic upsurge in Drayton Valley has resulted in industrial, 

commercial and residential growth. The retail and professional 

service sectors of Drayton Valley are thriving. Drayton Valley 

offers the majority of goods and services can be purchased right 

in town without leaving for another municipality. A large number 

of retail chains have established themselves in the town realizing 

the great potential of Drayton Valley’s strong economy. 

The Town of Drayton Valley and the surrounding rural municipality 

of Brazeau County are served by a thriving retail, professional and 

service sector. The following is a listing of the franchises and the 

privately operated businesses that are represented in the Town of 

Drayton Valley and are shown to demonstrate the confidence of 

investors in our town. 

Commercial Shopping/Service Centres 

Dodson Plaza 

Drayton Valley Commercial Village 

Main Street Plaza 

The Power Centre 

Sturdy Stone Place 

View Pointe Common 

Restaurants & Fast Food 

Boston Pizza 

Panago Pizza 

McDonald’s 

A & W Restaurant 

Kentucky Fried Chicken 

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 

Subway 

Bad Ass Jacks 

Canton Restaurant 

Goldies Chicken Plus Pizza & Pasta 

Three Knights Steakhouse 

Mitch’s 

Twin Dragon Dining Lounge 

B & W Dairy King Drive-in 

Lakeview Inn—Black Gold Inn 

River Rock Grill 

Rusty’s Canadian Grille 

Drayton’s Restaurant & Lounge 

Westwind Motor Inn 

White Bull Steakhouse 

Burger Baron Drive-In & Restaurant 

The Cake & Coffee House 

Sub Station 

Fluid’s Bar & Grill 

Helene Greek Tavern 

Gas Stations 

Mohawk 

Husky 

Petro-Canada 

Fas Gas 

7- 11 

Esso 

Shell Canada Bulk Sales 

Ray Agro & Petroleum Ltd. 

UFA 

Hardware Stores 

Home Hardware Building Centre 

Canadian Tire 

Popular Ridge Home Hardware Building 

Centre 

Wal-Mart 

Sporting Goods 

Canadian Tire 

Clothing Stores 

Reitmans 

Mark’s Work Warehouse 

Fields 

Warehouse One 

Eighty-Eight Clothing 

Shapely Fashions 

McGee's Mens Wear 

Department Stores 

Wal-Mart 

Fields 

Canadian Tire 

Electronics & Entertainment 

The Source 

Movie Gallery 

Grocery Stores/Bakery Stores 

IGA 

Extra Foods 

M&M Meat Shops 

Drayton Valley Bakery 

Wal-Mart 

Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods 

Poplar Ridge Grocery Store 

Furniture Stores 

The Brick 

Sears 



Auto Sales/Service/Repair 

Canadian Tire 

Big West Dodge 

Sunshine Ford Sales Ltd 

Getzinger’s Auto Body Ltd. 

Gemini Auto Solutions Inc 

Rocky Auto Electric & Diesel Repair Ltd. 

Brian’s Automotive Specialists 

Bumper to Bumper 

UAP/NAPA Auto Parts 

Drayton Valley Auto Parts 

Stetson Motors Ltd. 

Kal-Tire 

Toyota 

Transportation 

DJ Cabs 

Drayton Valley Community Bus Association 

Henry’s Cabs 

Greyhound 

Beaupre Bus Service Ltd. 

There are over 700 Businesses 

Operating in Drayton Valley! 

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Key Industries 

Energy 

Production of oil and gas in the Pembina 

Oilfields began in the early 1950’s with the 

discovery of oil located a few miles 

southwest of Violet Grove. Since then, 

over 8,000 wells have been drilled with 

5,500 still in service today. Forty-five years 

later, over 300 wells continue to be drilled 

annually. Numerous oilfields exist such as 

Bigory, Brazeau, Carrot Creek, Crystal, 

CynPemb, Keystone, Peco, Pembina, 

Pigeon Lake and West Pembina. The 

Pembina Oilfield is Canada’s largest and 

most prolific oilfield (more than 900 m 2 ). 

The pipeline system (owned by Pembina 

Pipeline) gathers production from all these 

fields and transports to Edmonton and also 

picks up oil volumes from the Niton field 

area to the northwest and from the 

Willesden Green field located 

approximately 65 km south of Drayton 

Valley. Condensate is gathered at several 

gas plants in the Drayton Valley vicinity. 

Presently, about 13,500 m 3 of crude oil per 

day and 3,000 m 3 of condensate per day 

move through this pipeline system to the 

Edmonton terminals. More than 90 wells 

were drilled last year and 100+ wells are 

expected this year. The area has been 

steadily growing since the 1980’s but the 

latest surge is the biggest yet. 

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Forestry 

The Drayton Valley area, located within 

portions of two major forests 

(Rocky/Clearwater and Whitecourt), is 

home to a thriving and growing forest 

industry. The local Weyerhaeuser Mill is a 

major manufacturing plant that produces 

lumber. As the largest single employer in 

the area, the plant directly employs 

approximately 320 people with a similar 

number employed by logging and hauling 

contractors. The sawmill uses spruce, 

pine, and fir. This makes the harvesting 

operations much more efficient and less 

wasteful. 

Wood wastes boosts the province’s power 

grid by an extra 10.5 megawatts of 

electricity each year due to a partnership 

between Drayton Valley Power and 

Weyerhaeuser. Prior to the partnership, 

waste material and board used to be 

burned on the site. This results in a 

reduction of particulate emissions, nitrogen 

dioxide, carbon dioxide, and other volatile 

organic compounds. 

Although Weyerhaeuser dominates the 

Forestry industry in the area, opportunity 

exists for smaller sawmills. Tall Pine 

Timber Co. Ltd. began operating in 1968 

and it was the first sawmill in the 

Rocky/Clearwater forest region to produce 

wood chips for sale to pulp producers. 

Unger’s Sawmill was established in 1976 

and is comprised of small timber permits, 

salvage, and deciduous trees from private 

land. 



Agriculture 

Presently there are over 500 farms in the 

region which are mostly mixed operations. 

Cow/calf operations make up most of the 

areas agricultural base. These farms have 

grain and forage production for their own 

requirements. Crop production ranges from 

pasture to oil seeds with major crops being 

of hay and oats. This area has some of the 

best forage and pasture producing land in 

the Province. 

Agriculture development in the area is 

expanding with a trend towards larger 

commercial farms and land is in high 

demand. There are several game farm 

operations with exotic animals including 

elk, bison, wild boars, ostrich, llama, 

miniature donkey, white tail deer, yaks and 

exotic goats. Other operations farms 

include small-scale aquaculture operations 

in dugouts, small fruit and berry production, 

pork (farrow to finish), several small dairy 

farms and a multitude of small on farm 

businesses ranging from mechanical to 

fabrication. 

Type of Farm 1996 2001 

Beef Cattle 372 329 

Field Crop 81 64 

Grain & Oilseed 20 10 

Dairy 13 6 

Livestock 12 5 

Hog 4 3 

Poultry & Egg 4 1 

Fruit 2 1 

Wheat 2 0 

Vegetable 0 0 

Misc. Specialty 92 85 

Other 6 7 

Total Farms 608 511

Key Industries 

Tourism 

Tourism is rapidly becoming an important 

and fast growing industry in this area. 

Outdoor enthusiasts have always been 

frequent visitors to the area, enjoying the 

rivers, Brazeau Reservoir, and the vast 

amounts of neighbouring crown land. 

Spring and summer brings many golfers, 

campers, fishermen, bird watchers, and 

outdoor enthusiasts to the surrounding 

area. The Drayton Valley area is also well 

known for great hunting, quading and 

snowmobiling. The close proximity to 

Edmonton makes Drayton Valley and 

surrounding community a natural choice for 

get-a-ways and recreational activities. 

The recreational tourist enjoys Drayton 

Valley’s excellent sporting facilities. 

Drayton Valley hosts many events, 

including Provincial Curling, Baseball, 

Soccer, Snowmobile and Hockey 

tournaments. As well, numerous rodeos 

and agricultural events (indoor and 

outdoor) are hosted in Drayton Valley. The 

Arts community also has an annual event, 

“Art in the Park”, that attracts many people. 

Agri-Tourism has a growing presence in the 

Drayton Valley area and is becoming very 

popular. Agri-Tourism includes Farmers 

Markets and market gardens, fairs and 

rodeos, country vacations, farm visits and 

even chances to help out on a working 

ranch. 

This area as well as the province is dealing 

with a fast growing industry. To help 

address this situation, the Town of Drayton 

Valley, Brazeau County, and the village of 

Breton have joined forces to operate the 

Brazeau Regional Tourism Committee, 

mandated to aid in the growth of the 

tourism industry (visit the website at 

www.brazeautourism.ca). 

The Tourism Information Booth is operated 

by the Brazeau Regional Tourism 

Committee, representing the Town of 

Drayton Valley, Brazeau County and the 

Village of Breton. The Tourism Information 

Booth is located at 6009 - 44th Ave. 

Telephone: 542-7529, 542-7578 or visit 

their website at www.brazeautourism.ca 

Environmental 

Drayton Valley is home to a number of 

Environmental Companies. Due to the size 

of the oil & gas industry in the area, the 

majority of these companies specialize in 

oil related issues. These companies are 

making ground breaking strides in the 

Environmental industry in waste 

management and environmental clean-up 

and reclamation. Some of these 

businesses include Newalta Corporation Oil 

Separation Station and Labs and the 

Pembina Area Landfill (the only Class 1A 

Hazardous Waste Landfill sites in Alberta 

located 11 km northwest of Cynthia. 

Drayton Valley is very proud to be the 

home of the Pembina Institute for 

Appropriate Development (PIAD), an 

organization that is recognized nationally 

and internationally for its participation in the 

Kyoto Conference on Greenhouse Gas 

Emissions. The objectives of PIAD 

recognize the escalating social economic 

and environmental problems are 

inextricably linked and that effective 

solutions will come by responding to the 

connections between these issues. 

Large Employers 

(classified by industry sector - 

in no particular order) 

Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / 

Forestry 

Penn West Petroleum 

Imperial Oil 

ExxonMobil 

D&R Pump jack Services 

Dial Oilfield Services 

National Oilwell 

Brandette Well Servicing 

KOS Corp Industries 

Pembina Pipeline 

Bob Dale Oilfield Construction 

Option Machine 

Frey & Associates 

Weyerhaeuser Canada 



Training & Research 

A fourth economic driver the Town of 

Drayton Valley is establishing the Town as 

a training and research centre. Drayton 

Valley’s objective is to attract, keep, and 

bring training dollars into the community to 

enhance long-term sustainability. The 

Town actively works to attract and facilitate 

various seminars and workshops, connect 

existing educational institutions’ training 

programs with local industry and groups, 

and create partnerships with existing 

national training organizations. The town is 

also striving to become first adopters of 

research opportunities and connect 

research opportunities with interested 

individuals/groups together to create 

research synergies. 

As a developing sector, the Town is 

actively seeking partners in the field of 

training and research. If you have an 

identified opportunity, you are welcome to 

explore partnership with the Town. 

For more information, please contact 

eda@town.draytonvalley.ab.ca. 

Retail 

IGA 

Extra Foods 

Wal-Mart 

Canadian Tire 

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Building & Development 

Tax Rates 

Residential (year) 

Non-Residential/ 

Farmland (year) 

2006 2005 2005 2005 

Municipal 7.1744 6.967 16.272 15.800 

Education ASFF 3.4617 4.2799 5.7419 6.2037 

Education 

Opted Out 

3.4617 4.2799 5.7419 6.2037 

Seniors Lodge 

Accommodation 

.0998 0.110 .0998 0.110 

Mill Rate 10.7359 11.357 22.1137 22.114 

SOURCE: Town of Drayton Valley, Corporate Services 2006 

Total Building Permit Values 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 

Commercial $3,190,909 $4,247,363 $2,745,520 $12,730,201 $9,020,149 

Industrial $30,600 $23,000 $3,000 $1,828,000 $304,977 

Institutional $375,000 $1,468,322 $560,161 $2,281,900 $30,000 

Residential $2,477,200 $7,837,505 $4,999,900 $9,515,000 $16,874,610 

Total $6,073,709 $13,576,190 $8,308,581 $26,326,801 $26,199,743 

Total housing starts 40 67 61 82 90 

SOURCE: Town of Drayton Valley Planning & Development, 2006 

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Average Residential Building Costs 

New home construction $210 - 230/sqft 

Average Leasing Costs 

Industrial building lease $10 - 12/sqft + triple net 

Commercial building lease $16 - 20/sqft + triple net 

Average Commercial Land Costs 

Industrial land $200,000/acre 

Rural highway commercial land $250,000/acre 

Urban commercial land $250,000—$275,000/acre 

Average Residential Land Costs 

Rural Residential acreage $300,00—$350,000/acre 

Urban Residential lot $75,000—$100,000/lot 

For Development Permit Information and Fees 

please call the Town Office at 780-514-2200 



Business Development Key Contacts 

Key Contacts for Business Development 

Municipal 

Town of Drayton Valley 

5120 - 52 Street, Box 6837 

Drayton Valley, Alberta 

T7A 1A1 

Tel: (780) 514-2200 

Fax: (780) 542-5753 

eda@town.draytonvalley.ab.ca 

Economic Development Committee Members 

Moe Hamdon Town Mayor 

James Johnson Councillor 

Jay Neff Councillor 

Manny Deol Town Manager 

Nesen Naidoo Economic Development Officer 

Jennifer Lundy Economic Development Assistant 

Chandra Dyck Planning and Development Officer 

Ryan Edwards GIS Administrator / Sustainable Resources 

Provincial 

Elected Representative - Provincial 

Diana McQueen 

Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA] 

Drayton Valley-Calmar Constituency 

323 Legislature Annex 

9718 - 107 Street 

Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1E4 

Tel: (780) 415-9466 

Fax: (780) 415-9475 

Federal 

Elected Representative- Federal 

MP-Yellowhead, Alberta 

Rob Merrifield (Conservative) 

Parliamentary Address 

House of Commons 

Ottawa, Ontario 

K1A 0A6 

Tel: (613) 992-1653 

Fax: (613) 992-3459 

E-Mail: Merrifield.R@parl.gc.ca 

Constituency Address 

119 - 50th Street, PO Box 7887 

Edson, Alberta 

T7E 1V9 

Tel: (780) 723-6068 1-800-268-7117 

Fax: (780) 723-5060 

5023 - 50 Avenue, P.O. Box 1495 

Whitecourt, Alberta 

T7S 1P3 

Tel: (780) 706-2067 

Fax: (780) 706-2085 



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Business Development Resources 

Business Development Resources 

Economic Development - Town of Drayton Valley 

Economic Development believes in encouraging and promoting the growth 

and success of local businesses and industry as well as welcoming new 

businesses and industry. 

By networking we can create opportunities to inspire and foster economic 

growth that will help to ensure that Drayton Valley remains a great place to 

live, work and do business. 

info@town.draytonvalley.ab.ca 

5120-52 Street, Box 6837 

Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1A1 

Phone: 780-514-2200 Fax: 780-542-5753 

Drayton Valley & District Chamber of Commerce 

chambrdv@telusplanet.net 

5116-51 st Avenue 

Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R5 

Phone: 780-542-7578 Fax: 780-542-9211 

Alberta Economic Development 

www.alberta-canada.com 

6 th Floor, Commerce Place 

10155-102 nd Street 

Edmonton, AB T5J 4L6 

Phone: 310-0000 

Canada Economic Development 

www.dec-ced.gc.ca 

Tour de la Bourse 

800, Victoria Square 

Suite 3800, PO Box 247 

Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1E8 

Phone: 1866-385-6412 

The Business Link 

www.business-link.com 

100, 10237-104 th Street 

Edmonton, AB T5J 1B1 

Phone: 1800-272-9675 

West Central Community Futures Development Corporation 

www.wccfdc.ca 

Box 188 

Warburg, AB T0C 2T0 

Phone: 1-800-848-2285 

Western Economic Diversification Canada 

www.deo.gc.ca 

Suite 1500 Commerce Place 

9700 Jasper Avenue 

Edmonton, AB T5J 4H7 

Phone: 1-999-339-9378 

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Business Development Bank of Canada 

www.bdc.ca 

BDC Building 

5 Place Ville Marie, Suite 400 

Montreal, Quebec H3B 5E7 

Phone:1-877-232-2269 

Alberta First 

www.albertafirst.com



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Golf Courses & Campgrounds 

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Outdoor Recreation Facilities 



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A RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE 

CREATING OPPORTUNITY � REALIZING POTENTIAL 

5120 - 52nd Street, Drayton Valley, AB, T7A 1A1 

Tel. (780) 514-2200 Fax: (780) 542-5753 

Email: info@town.draytonvalley.ab.ca 



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Community & Ecomonic Profile - Town of Drayton Valley

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