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Hazard season here in Alberta typically runs from March through October. During the 2023 season, 48 Alberta communities and more than 38,000 people were evacuated due to forest fires. Wildfires and flooding paired with unpredictable weather and storms could see some Albertans evacuating once again on short notice. Always being prepared eases some of the […]
2024-04-26 01:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-04-26 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-04-26 01:00
Being on your best behaviour could land you a ticket this year — a positive ticket. Thanks to a generous partnership with the Devon Circle K, Devon’s RCMP and Protective Services officers will be on the lookout for young people doing safe, helpful and other socially responsible acts in the community such as wearing a […]
2024-04-24 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-04-19 01:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-04-19 01:00
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is marking the 20th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month. You may be wondering what has changed in two decades and surprised to see what has stayed the same. Despite the rise of the digital age, most of the solicitation methods used by fraudsters today existed 20 years ago. Scammers and […]
2024-04-19 01:00
Spring is definitely here, and with spring comes the Devon Lions Literacy program, which is part of the worldwide literacy initiatives supported by Lions International. Every spring Lions Club members volunteer to read to school classes. The classes range from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Each school advises how many classes are interested in taking part in […]
2024-04-17 01:00
Devon is marking its 75th anniversary in 2025 and to help prepare, the 75th Anniversary Committee is hosting a unique community contest that asks what Devon means to you! The 75th Anniversary Committee wants to know what Devon means to you through photos, drawings or even written words to help pick some key features for the 75th Anniversary […]
2024-04-15 08:54
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-04-12 01:00
Roads and highways have dried off in the warm spring weather. And with better road conditions, motorists pick up speed, climbing over the posted speed limits. Speeding is extremely dangerous, and increases the chance of collisions. Remember, the higher the speed, the more severe the collision will be. Alberta Transportation reports that in 2021, 68 […]
2024-04-12 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-04-12 01:00
Spring is here, the snow is disappearing quickly, and we hope it does not return until late fall. But only Mother Nature knows for sure what the future will bring. The Devon Golf Club is hoping the temperature continues to rise and they hope to be open to the public before the end of April. […]
2024-04-11 01:00
As many are likely aware, Alberta is experiencing drought conditions as we head into the spring. While Devon owns and operates its own Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants and there is adequate water stored in our reservoirs, we are being proactive to inform the community of the actions being taken by the Town should drought […]
2024-04-11 01:00
Devon Communities in Bloom is delighted to recognize Jessica Sernes through its program, Community Spirit Lives Here! Jessica Sernes has volunteered for many groups and activities in Devon. Slo-pitch may have benefited most from her generosity, even though Jessica does not play ball herself. Her dad, Dennis Sernes, volunteered with the Association in the […]
2024-04-11 01:00
Many times on winter walks through the Devon River Valley, I have spotted papery grey football-shaped nests attached to high tree branches. I eventually discovered these were ‘Bald-faced hornet’ or ‘White hornet’ nests. The scientific name for these insects is Dolichovespula maculata. They are native to Canada and are not actually hornets but rather members […]
2024-04-09 11:46
The Devon Historical Society museum will soon be opening its doors for the 2024 summer season. The museum, located in the 1949 School Building, is set to open on May 30th and will be open throughout the summer every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and every Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission to […]
2024-04-08 07:37
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-04-05 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-04-05 01:00
Motor vehicle collisions can happen to anyone. When accidents happen, you can feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do first. Knowing what to do after a collision is important and can take away some of the stress you will feel at an accident scene. First and most importantly, stop. Remain at the scene of […]
2024-04-05 01:00
They say many hands make light work, and that much is certainly true of the Devon Pioneer 73 Club quilters. The group meets and works from 9 to noon every Monday morning, recently taking on the task of creating quilts and pillowcases for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). As the stuffing settled, the group handcrafted […]
2024-04-03 15:19
It is officially spring, and while the weather is full of surprises, it should come as no surprise that the if you are on the river, you are on thin ice. The warm weather continues to deteriorate the ice cover on southern and central Alberta rivers. This includes the North Saskatchewan River right here in […]
2024-03-29 01:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-03-29 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-03-29 01:00
The Devon U18-1 Drillers won the EFHL U-18 Tier 2 championship game 5 – 1 versus Sherwood Park, March 17. The Drillers had an outstanding 21-2-1 record on the season, and are headed to Olds, March 29, to compete in the Tier 2 Provincial Tournament. After six months of action playing under the Edmonton Federation […]
2024-03-27 01:00
In January 2024, Devon RCMP received several Crime Stoppers tips with regards to a drug and tobacco trafficking operation in Devon. Devon RCMP, in partnership with Alberta RCMP Central Alberta District (CAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), began an investigation. After an almost 3-month-long investigation, Devon RCMP and CAD CRU, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, […]
2024-03-26 06:14
Kairo Fouillard keeps bringing home the hardware. After capturing four medals at last summer’s Alberta Indigenous Games, the 13-year-old archer recently returned to the podium with a bronze medal at the Alberta Winter Games. Held in Grande Prairie from Feb. 16 to 19, Kairo represented both Devon and Zone 5 after qualifying for the games […]
2024-03-24 19:48
The Lacombe Generals have ended the Devon Barons season for a second straight year. After finishing the North Central Hockey League (NCHL) regular season with a 9-6-1 record, the Barons cruised to the best-of-seven finals, first sweeping the Morinville Kings before taking down the Bonnyville Pontiacs. Meeting them there were the Lacombe Generals (11-5-0), who […]
2024-03-24 16:08
Every accountant knows it is tax season. Hoping for refunds to help make ends meet, we are eager to file our 2023 income tax return. And with the tax season comes scammers and fraudsters, pretending to be the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency), taking advantage of vulnerable Canadians. You may wonder how big of a problem […]
2024-03-22 01:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-03-22 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-03-22 01:00
The North Central Hockey League (NCHL) finals have hit the ground running. Though, when pitting the Devon Barons up against the Lacombe Generals, the tightly contested games have been far from a surprise. Both teams made light work of their respective playoff runs leading up to the finals, each dropping just a single game while […]
2024-03-20 10:21
March is a good time to start thinking about and preparing for wildfire season. In Alberta, wildfire season begins one month earlier than other jurisdictions and runs until October 31. Research indicates that wildfires are starting earlier and lasting longer. Did you know that almost all spring wildfires are caused by human activity and are […]
2024-03-15 01:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-03-15 01:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-03-15 01:00
The Devon and Leduc Chambers of Commerce handed out the annual Devon and Leduc Business Awards on March 9. The Large Business of the Year award for Devon went to Fritz Tiny Homes, while the Small Business of the Year award went to CW Canine Consulting. Here is the list of the winners of the […]
2024-03-14 01:00
He is a 16-year-old student in Grade 11, and yet Matt Hanly is already making a significant impact through his dedication to volunteer work. From a young age, Hanly felt a calling to serve his community, and his commitment continues to expand and strengthen. Here are some of the comments we have heard from community […]
2024-03-14 01:00
It was a whirlwind four days for a quartet of John Maland High School students as the group packed up and headed to Canmore for Inside Education’s 13th annual Regenerate Forest & Wildlife Youth Summit. Tagging along for the adventure were John Maland teachers Michael Breker and Nicole Gowda, who met up with 38 teachers […]
2024-03-14 01:00
The Devon Barons have punched their ticket to the North Central Hockey League (NCHL) finals. After finishing the regular season with a 9-6-1 record, the one-seed Barons have dominated their way past their fellow North Division competition. First, defeating the Morinville Kings in three straight games before sending home the Bonnyville Pontiacs in just five […]
2024-03-14 01:00
Devon’s new community bus will henceforth be known as the ‘Folkswagon.’ Submitted by Dianne Hennig, the name was one of over 100 submitted to the Devon Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) throughout last September. A contest committee then determined a shortlist of six names, including Bus Lightyear, Bus-Ta Rhymes, Bussy McBusface, Bussy McGussy, Norbert, […]
2024-03-12 11:50
It takes one second and it could save your life. Buckling up your seatbelt is one of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself in a collision. A seatbelt will help secure you in your vehicle should a collision occur, and reduces the chance of being injured. If you are injured, wearing a […]
2024-03-07 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-03-07 17:00
As spring approaches, the nostalgia of the ending winter sports season grips you, and you start thinking about what’s coming next. For a small dedicated group, what’s next is summer swim club! The Devon Dolphins Swim Club (DDSC) is part of the Alberta Summer Swimming Association and has been a staple summer sports program in […]
2024-03-07 17:00
Devon Community Garage Sale: Book your table now at Woodbend Hall. $10 per table (plus $20 deposit). Tables are limited. Call Marilyn at 780-914-2206. Garage sale is Saturday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items […]
2024-03-07 17:00
The Devon Barons are just one win away from a berth in the North Central Hockey League (NCHL) finals. After finishing the regular season with a 9-6-1 record, the one-seed Barons made quick work of the quarterfinals, sweeping the four-seed Morinville Kings in three games. Joining the Barons in the best-of-seven semifinals were the three-seed […]
2024-03-05 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-02-29 17:00
Devon Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items by our local artists and artisans. The Arts Market is held each month on a Sunday from Noon to 4 pm. at the centrally located Devon Community Hall – 20 Haven Ave. Market dates are advertised […]
2024-02-29 17:00
It can happen in just 30 seconds. It costs Albertans $60 million a year in insurance claims. And there are ways you can help us prevent it. We are referring to theft of auto and in less time than it takes you to read this article, a professional will steal another vehicle. Vehicles are stolen […]
2024-02-29 17:00
The Rusted Saints are playing a fundraising concert in Devon on Saturday night, to raise money for those affected by the Athabasca Acres fire in December. The concert will take place at Key West Inn, starting at 9p.m., on Saturday, March 2. Entry is by donation, with the proceeds going toward those affected. The fire […]
2024-02-28 17:00
The Canadian Energy Museum (CEM) may soon have to shut its doors due to a lack of funding. The museum, known as the home of Leduc No. 1 is looking for new funding to stay open after several municipalities cut back. The City of Leduc and the Town of Devon recently stopped their funding to […]
2024-02-28 17:00
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