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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 >

Contractor approved for Misty Ridge culvert replacement

Work on culvert slated to begin in June

Apr 20, 2025 1:40 PM Read more >

Woodlands County expands ag plastic recycling program

County to accept bale twine at its transfer stations and the Fort Assiniboine Municipal and Public Works Office

Apr 19, 2025 9:39 AM Read more >

Saving the life of a Shire foal and the breed from extinction

The costs add up, from feed and farrier care to unexpected veterinary emergencies but the Bombays are passionate about saving the Shire Horse

Apr 18, 2025 4:38 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead property owners tax bill set to rise

Councillors emphasize the increase is mostly due to increase in the provincial school requisition

Apr 18, 2025 12:37 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead CAO expresses concerns over Bill 50

Debbie Oyarzun says if CAO overextend bounds they should be fired

Apr 17, 2025 4:59 PM Read more >

U of A student seeks Peace River-Westlock seat for Liberals

While holding an interest in politics and helping people, says his belief in Mark Carney convinced him to run

Apr 17, 2025 8:57 AM Read more >