Barrhead News

The Town of Barrhead are asking County councillors to consider a 50/50 cost share of a proposed storage room for the Barrhead Curling Rink.

The Lac La Nonne Enhancement Protection Association’s (LEPA) annual boat regatta, held July 22, drew participation from all across the county and was one of the best in recent years, say organizers.

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It could have been worse. That is how Shelley Batdorf, owner of Pots ‘n’ Pansies, characterized the damage a July 27 thunderstorm that went through the area and saw 3.6 millimetres of precipitation fall in various forms from rain, sleet and hail.

The NCABL celebrated 50 years with a family tailgate party and all-star game on a cloudy and rainy Sunday afternoon at the Legion Memorial Ballpark in St. Albert.

If you find yourself wanting to prepare for a marathon or want to host a coordinated team-building exercise, the Boneyard Obstacle Course Race (OCR) compound may be the answer.

Area students celebrated the end of their job placements with a barbeque at the W.R. Keir Care Centre July 21 and Recreational Therapist Bill Knudsen says having them assist with the program has been invaluable.

The Barrhead Ripple Connection Support Centre is getting $50,000 from the province that will pay for the salaries of the director and kitchen manager.

With school out and a host of fresh young drivers on the streets, RCMP are reminding all drivers that distracted driving is extremely dangerous and illegal. While a quick phone call or text message at 100 km/h may seem innocuous, Barrhead RCMP Sgt.

A local resident is trying to organize wildfire relief for the ranchers in B.C.