Draper Journal

10/27/2025

🐈‍⬛ It's National Black Cat Day! 🐈‍⬛ Learn more about how the myths surrounding this specific animal influence local pet communities in Katherine Weinstein's article below:

Ruff Patch Rescue and Draper City Animal Services are just two examples of local animal welfare organizations that help find homes for pets and dispel negative myths about black cats.

10/25/2025

🎃 Need something to do tonight? 🐙 Watch as the The Living Planet Aquarium is haunted by Jack-o’-lanterns! Admission begins at 4pm! Details below:

This month, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium transforms into “The Haunted Aquarium,” with Halloween-themed activities, décor and treats

01/12/2023

Behind two-time All-State senior guard Max Toombs, the Chargers are back with a talented group that were part of the 2022 team that lost by four points to American Fork in the 6A state championship game a year ago and made the final four in 2021.

CCHS basketball teams begin season in state’s top five.

12/21/2022

The Salt Lake area isn’t usually thought of as a top food truck destination, but that might now change thanks to a new state law.

12/19/2022

Canyons School District parents and guardians learned while there may not be an easy answer to being a parent, they learned some helpful hints at a recent parent night.

Canyons School District’s parent night informed parents how to help their student succeed academically, mentally, digitally and other ways.

12/14/2022

Students have selected topics for “Be the Change” from learning to cook or learning a new instrument to money management or starting a fashion line.

“Be the Change” project gives Corner Canyon High sophomores the opportunity to focus on something that makes an impact and can benefit them in their own lives.

12/12/2022

More than half of the Corner Canyon High mountain biking team qualified for the state championships this fall—that’s 135 riders out of the 220 members on the squad—and they all helped the defending state champion Chargers to a third-place finish in St. George on Oct. 21.

CCHS mountain biking team third best in state.

12/07/2022

Progress is happening at The Point, the former prison site in its infancy of becoming an ultra-modern development.

Development partners say that after the pandemic people want readily accessible outdoor space.

11/18/2022

A young woman born with a rare genetic condition graduated from high school with the help of special education teachers, and now she has decided to pay it forward. Julia “Jules” Reardon, with the help of Make-A-Wish Utah, provided Special Education Classroom Kits to educators on Sept. 26 at the Wishing Place in Murray. The kits are designed to help students like her feel confident in their ability to earn high school diplomas.

Young woman offers help to those who helped her.

11/17/2022

On Sept. 26, Draper City notified residents that the city had filed a legal complaint against Geneva Rock.

10/27/2022

“Matilda,” with its high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, will be performed at 7 p.m., Nov. 17-19 and again at 2 p.m., Nov. 20 at the school’s stage.

“Matilda,” with its high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, is “very magical” and will be performed at Juan Diego Catholic High School this November.

10/25/2022

Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that recess benefits students by improving their memory and attention, helping them stay on topic in class, reducing their disruptive behavior, improving their social development, and being more physically fit when they’re active and engaged with their peers in activities.

Recess for junior high students? Yes! “All students need to goReturn of recess: Success story at Summit Academy outside and have that fresh air each day.”