DEVON NEWS

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.

Holidays are traditionally a time for parties, gatherings, and spreading good cheer. We get together and indulge in food and beverages. And, like traditions, some things just don’t change. Driving sober saves lives. Every holiday season, messages about the dangers of impaired driving are seen everywhere. And despite these campaigns, impaired driving continues to be […]

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 […]

Celebrate the holiday season with Angela Haine, author of the belovedHobbly and Wobblyseries, as she brings her whimsical tales to life during a special book reading event at the Devon Public Library. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, December 17 at 4 p.m., promises to delight children and parents alike with readings from all six of […]

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.

It is December and many people have started Christmas shopping. We gather presents and go from one store to another, often leaving our shopping bags in the backseat — in plain view. And with temperatures getting colder, people are leaving vehicles running to keep them warm, which leaves us vulnerable to not only theft of […]

Devon Christmas Crafts 4 Kids: At Woodbend Hall. Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. A great opportunity for kids ages 3 to 12 to create unique Christmas crafts. $10 per child. Everyone welcome! Register online.  Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and […]

The Devon Pottery Guild is extremely proud  of yet another successful winter session of classes. Both students and members have been working hard cultivating their creativity. With membership at an all time high we are excited to announce we have added new classes to the 2025 schedule. Please join us for our 2024 Christmas Show […]

Devon Communities in Bloom is excited to start another season of the program Community Spirit Lives Here! (CSLH!) with a tribute to the Hospital Foundation. CSLH! honours the community-building efforts of Devon’s volunteers, service personnel, great neighbours and business owners. As mentioned in Part 1 in last week’s Dispatch, the Devon Hospital Foundation’s mandate is […]

Parkland County Council has approved the operating and capital budget for 2025, keeping tax increases low and predictable while continuing to maintain service levels and fund important investments. Council approved a municipal tax increase of 2.5 per cent. The impact to a residential property assessed at $500,000 is $4.71 per month. The impact to property […]

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.

Devon Christmas Crafts 4 Kids: At Woodbend Hall. Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. A great opportunity for kids ages 3 to 12 to create unique Christmas crafts. $10 per child. Everyone welcome! Register online.  Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and […]

The Town of Devon approved its 2025-2027 Corporate Fiscal Plan and Utility Budget, which includes the 2025 Operating Budget, at the November 25 regular council meeting. As part of the operating budget, there will be a 4.95 per cent property tax increase for 2025. For a household with an assessed value of $364,500, according to […]

Winter is here, and the Christmas season is upon us. With Christmas comes the annual Devon Lions Craft Sale. In memory of Lion Tony Holman, who devoted countless hours organizing and supporting this event over the years, the craft sale has been renamed the Tony Holman Gift and Craft Sale. The Tony Holman Gift and […]

Devon Communities in Bloom is excited to start another season of the program Community Spirit Lives Here! (CSLH!) with a tribute to the Hospital Foundation. CSLH! honours the community-building efforts of Devon’s volunteers, service personnel, great neighbours and business owners. Devon’s first hospital was constructed in 1954 out of bunkhouses donated by Imperial Oil Ltd. […]

Shopping for holiday gift giving has never been easier. We add items to our online shopping carts and press the checkout button. And while Canada Post is currently on strike, couriers will deliver our purchases to our doorsteps, sometimes within 24 hours. As intriguing as it can be to receive a parcel, it is equally […]

The Town of Devon recently sent out a press release asking residents to prepare for the impacts of the Canada Post strike. “For the duration of the strike, mail service will be disrupted and will impact the delivery of utility bills by mail,” the release says. “Residents are also asked to refrain from sending anything […]

The season is early, and while the road conditions in Alberta are favourable, we know that can change. Let’s be honest, challenging road conditions this winter are inevitable. Being prepared and honing up your winter driving skills will mean you are ready for the ever-changing conditions this winter. Equipping your vehicle with winter tires is […]

Devon Christmas Crafts 4 Kids: At Woodbend Hall. Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. A great opportunity for kids ages 3 to 12 to create unique Christmas crafts. $10 per child. Everyone welcome! Register online.  Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and […]

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.

Nobody said it’d be easy. The Devon Xtreme are still looking for victories as their debut season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) continues on. After opening the campaign with three wins and a shootout loss over their first eight games, the Xtreme fell into a rut, losing their next 10 games. The streak […]

Devon residents had to choose between eight finalists to elect the town’s official bird. The election ran from October 15 to November 15, 2024, and collected more than 2150 votes, representing 32 per cent of Devon’s total population. The Devon Bird Team has announced which bird will officially represent the town ⁠— the Black-capped Chickadee. […]

Devon Christmas Crafts 4 Kids: At Woodbend Hall. Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. A great opportunity for kids ages 3 to 12 to create unique Christmas crafts. $10 per child. Everyone welcome! Register online.  Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and […]

You have just sent money, purchased gift cards, or made a cryptocurrency transaction. You were told to act quickly and not tell anybody what was going on. You don’t know the person asking you to make the transaction and didn’t even initiate the phone call to start the conversation. Something seems unusual when you take […]

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.

Angela Haine, just two months shy of her 90th birthday, continues to enchant readers with the release of her sixth book, Hobbly and Wobbly and the Guiding Light. This latest addition to the beloved Hobbly and Wobbly series takes readers on an extraordinary journey through time as two adventurous toads encounter a familiar and cherished […]

The Town of Devon is inviting skilled and knowledgeable community members to apply to join a dedicated task force to help determine the future of the former Esso Imperial Oil Building. This new Task Force will consist of up to three individuals with expertise in areas such as building construction/repurposing, infrastructure assessment and demolition. The […]

On Nov. 5, 2024, at 2:12 p.m., Parkland RCMP received a report of a serious collision on Highway 627 and Range Road 273. Upon arrival, emergency responders tended to multiple patients and STARS was contacted. The driver of an SUV, an 18-year-old female resident of Devon, was deceased on scene. The passenger of the SUV […]

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.

Seatbelt safety is the Alberta Transportation traffic safety focus for the month of November. And with that is a much-needed focus on child safety seats. Buckling up is one of the smartest and most important decisions drivers and passengers can make. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that children under the age of 16 are properly […]

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 […]

The Arts Association of Devon is running an arts and crafts market on Sunday, November 17, at the Devon Community Centre, from 12 to 4 pm. It will feature vendors with paintings, photography, jewelry, leather work, pottery, children’s books, knitting, repurposed bullets, and more, all handmade by local artisans. There is also a colouring table for kids. All inquiries are welcome […]

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 […]

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.

People commonly call 911 in error or have “pocket dialed” 911. If this happens, don’t be embarrassed.  And most importantly, don’t hang up.  You will not be in trouble. Even if you think the call hasn’t connected, stay on the line and complete the call by answering the dispatcher’s questions.  If you hang up accidentally, […]

The Town of Devon and Devon’s Communities in Bloom (CiB) Committee was honoured with a prestigious 5 Blooms – Silver rating, as well as a Heritage Conservation Award at the 2024 National/International CiB Symposium Awards Ceremony in Charlottetown, PEI in mid-October. For 2024, Devon’s CiB Committee elected to participate in the National category for judging […]

As the Devon Xtreme’s inaugural season continues, the team is asking the community for help in running its home games. It takes 15 to 20 volunteers a game to run a typical Xtreme home game, and volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Volunteer positions include helping with ticket sales, scanning QR codes on […]

The Devon Bison have struggled out the gate to start the Noralta Junior C Hockey League (NJHL) season. After opening the season on Sept. 29 with a 9-1 loss to the Sherwood Park Renegades, the team scored just four goals over their next four games as they dropped to 0-5. The Bison offence broke through […]

Devon Air Cadets Bottle Drive: The 831 Black Knights Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will be visiting residences in Leduc and Devon on Sunday, October 27, for a bottle drive, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade […]

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.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. With cybercrime on the rise again this year, we are providing you simple and effective steps to protect not only yourself, but also protect your electronic devices. Protect your computer by ensuring your operating system and security software are up-to-date. Use strong passwords and, where possible, enable two-factor authentication […]

The Devon General Hospital Foundation heard your voices loud and clear, and the gift shop will be reopening with a brand-new selection of merchandise. Continue to follow us on Facebook and our website at devonhositalfoundation.org to get the opening details. In the meantime, the gift shop is getting a facelift and will be ready for […]

Seniors and older adults in Devon and surrounding communities are invited to the Aging Boldly Seniors Expo at the Devon Community Centre on November 6, 2024. This one-day event will offer a wealth of information, entertainment, and activities, empowering seniors to embrace independent living while exploring new opportunities. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration, government […]

Spooky season is in full swing. The Town of Devon is inviting the community to join them on Saturday, Oct. 26, for their Halloween Bash. Taking place from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Devon Community Centre, the evening features family-friendly Halloween games, a costume contest and a double-feature. First up is the PG-rated Hotel […]

Pedestrian Safety is the traffic safety focus for October, and for good reason.  Pedestrian collisions tend to increase during the fall months. Be mindful on the streets and sidewalks, and watch out for one another. As the days shorten, daylight decreases and pedestrian visibility is reduced. Most pedestrian collisions happen between 3 pm and 7 […]

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.

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 […]

Devon golfers will now have the chance to work on their craft year round thanks to Devon Virtual Golf. The three new virtual golf screens at the Devon Golf and Conference Centre’s banquet hall opened Tuesday, October 15 with a grand opening event. Local golfers flocked to the golf course throughout the evening for a […]

The Devon Xtreme are experiencing some growing pains as their debut season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) marches on. After opening the season with a 2-1 record, the team scored just one goal over the next three games as they dropped to 2-4. An Oct. 4 shootout loss to the Fort McMurray Oil […]

The Town of Devon is turning to the public to help select an official town bird. Voting is open now until Friday, Nov. 15, both online and in person at participating local businesses. On the ballot are eight birds to choose from, including the black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Canada goose, common raven, great […]