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Zero hour, final information sessions held

Zero hour, final information sessions held

As the date of the plebiscite nears, town and county councils held their final information sessions in Barrhead, on Sept. 28, and in Neerlandia, on Sept.
Dropped, dribbled and thrown abstract works coming to Barrhead Art Gallery

Dropped, dribbled and thrown abstract works coming to Barrhead Art Gallery

October’s theme at the Barrhead Art Gallery, which is currently open to submissions, is focused on abstract art. Located at 5205 49th Street, the gallery will be hosting the abstract show throughout the month, beginning on October 2nd.
Getting behind an idea, councils moving together

Getting behind an idea, councils moving together

The second of four planned Barrhead Aquatic Centre information sessions was held at Summerdale Hall on Wednesday, September 23. It drew a crowd of more than eighty people from both town and county and was hosted by members of both councils.
Barrhead Mayor confident majority of residents support current aquatic centre concept

Barrhead Mayor confident majority of residents support current aquatic centre concept

If Barrhead town residents vote no in the upcoming plebiscite, a new aquatic centre could be delayed as long as three to four years. That is the opinion of Town of Barrhead Mayor, Gerry St. Pierre.
Residents get their say at the first pool open house

Residents get their say at the first pool open house

Barrhead area residents had their first opportunity to get the latest information and voice their opinion about the proposed aquatic centre during a town-sponsored open house on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Seniors Drop-in Centre.
Man on own-recognizance charged with attempted murder

Man on own-recognizance charged with attempted murder

A man was denied release after being charged with attempted murder at the Alberta Provincial Courthouse on Wednesday, September 16. According to a media release issued on September 14, by Alberta RCMP Media Relations Officer Sgt.
Fire department looking for new recruits

Fire department looking for new recruits

The Barrhead Fire Department is looking for a few good men and women. Actually, they are looking for a lot of them. On Saturday, Sept.
Hot lunch program looks to the community for help

Hot lunch program looks to the community for help

No child should go hungry. That is the philosophy behind the FCSS Hot Lunch Program at Barrhead Elementary School.
Fire department receptive to ladder truck demonstration

Fire department receptive to ladder truck demonstration

The Barrhead Fire Department is hoping it will soon have a new piece of equipment. On Wednesday, Sept.
WRA Finals marks special anniversary

WRA Finals marks special anniversary

The organizers of the Wildrose Rodeo Finals are promising once again to showcase the best rodeo talent in northern Alberta. Starting on Thursday, for four days, Barrhead will play host to the Wildrose Rodeo Association Finals (WRA).
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