Local Media

Rest assured you will be kept informed of all the comings and goings in Brazeau County. With complete newspaper, radio and television coverage, you will have no problem knowing what's going on in your community.

Newspapers

Drayton Valley Western Review
Brazeau County is served by the local weekly newspaper, the Drayton Valley Western Review. With a circulation of over 4,200, the Western Review is published on Tuesdays. It covers the areas north of the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16), past Evansburg and Entwistle, and south of Highway 39 east of Warburg.

Box 6960, 4905 - 52 Ave
Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S3

Phone: 780-542-5380
Fax: 780-542-9200

The Drayton Valley and District Free Press

Established in 2019, the Drayton Valley and District Free Press is a local weekly newspaper serving Brazeau County. The Free Press is published on Thursdays. 

5121-51 Ave Unit C
Drayton Valley, Alberta 

Phone: 1-877-685-1122

The Breton Booster
The Breton Booster is a small weekly news publication distributed free in the Breton area.

Phone: 780-887-0077
media@community39.com

The Community Voice
The Community Voice is another weekly newspaper covering the communities in Brazeau County.

Edmonton Newspapers
The Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun are dailies that follow events in Brazeau County.


Radio and Television

The County receives most Edmonton radio stations, and also has one local radio station, CIBW FM 92.9 (Big West Country).

CIBW/CHBW-FM plays "continuous Hot Country Hits" in the Drayton Valley and Rocky Mountain House areas, serving the heart of North America’s largest oil and gas field with great music from the 80s to today. Big West Country is committed to community involvement and providing listeners with local content and a 'big city sound'.

CIBW 92.9 FM
5164 - 52 Ave, Drayton Valley
Phone: 780-542-9290
Toll Free: 1-888-884-2448

The County receives most Edmonton local television stations, as well as one local community television station. Cable television is available in certain communities, as is satellite television.


INTERNET

Since 2005, Wildrose Networks has provided High Speed Internet access to Brazeau County businesses and residents. For more information in regards to receiving high speed access to your business or residence contact Wild Rose Internet Services at 1-888-633-3974.