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Wind warning in effect for TC area

Gusts between 90-120 km/h could lead to snow squalls

Jan 19, 2021 7:01 PM Read more >

Winter storm warning for TC area extended

Gusty winds, blowing snow expected in the afternoon

Jan 13, 2021 12:10 PM Read more >

Get ready to run

Nomination papers for Oct. 18 municipal elections now being accepted

Jan 12, 2021 6:43 AM Read more >

Barrhead Community Adult Learning launches parent math night

Weekly program runs Tuesday evenings over Zoom until June 2021

Jan 9, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Breakfast program filling a real need for hungry students at BCHS

Program originally began in February and started up again when in-person classes resumed in September

Dec 29, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

BCHS students exchange letters with local seniors

A group of students at Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) have been participating in a pen pal program with residents of local long-term care programs.

Dec 28, 2020 11:04 AM Read more >

Carbon tax on the rise

Federal levy increases to $40 per tonne in 2021, up to $170 per tonne in 2030

Dec 28, 2020 6:39 AM Read more >

Barrhead Festival of Trees raises over $10K for local charities

Annual auction moved to an online format because of COVID-19, though it probably won’t stay online in 2021

Dec 26, 2020 11:03 AM Read more >

Woodlands County councillors unanimously reject regional landfill budget

Disagreement centred on proposed scale trailer and building, which is listed in budget as $419,000 expense

Dec 18, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Funding comes through for courthouse upgrades

Athabasca gets $600K, while Barrhead receives $350K from province

Dec 12, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >