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It might be getting greener, but wildfire danger in Barrhead-area is high

Firefighters respond to two grass fires and one structure fire in less than a week

Apr 27, 2025 4:38 PM Read more >

Barrhead County hosts Open Skies Expo and Awards Dinner May 3

Something for everyone in the family at the EXPO with the annual dinner and County Recognition awards to follow

Apr 27, 2025 12:38 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead council turns down Ripple Connection request

Ripple Connection still looking for replacement funding source

Apr 26, 2025 9:12 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead declines fiscal support to Lazy Daze event, but leaves the door open

Town of Barrhead councillors instruct admin to determine if there was a non-monetary way the municipality could "add value" to upcoming horse event

Apr 25, 2025 5:11 PM Read more >

Lot size just too big, says Barrhead County

Council denies County Residential zoning application as submission doesn't meet the MDP's size requirement

Apr 25, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Non-permitted guest house gets stay of execution

County of Barrhead MPC approves guest house bringing it into compliance

Apr 25, 2025 6:59 AM Read more >

Provincial change costing parents more for in-town busing

School trustees were frustrated by the impact of the provincial change and how this would affect families’ abilities to afford busing for their children.

Apr 24, 2025 4:58 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead partners with school division for municipal/ trustee election

Town of Barrhead council approve locations for institutional voting for municipal election

Apr 24, 2025 8:56 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead approves final 2025 operating and capital budget

Assessment increases, now over $1 billion

Apr 23, 2025 5:07 PM Read more >

Sophisticated hackers steal money online

The fraudsters used the banks name and official phone number on the call display

Apr 21, 2025 4:58 PM Read more >