Barrhead News

A four-day cultural extravaganza, Night of Artists is a gilt-edged chance for creative people to showcase their talent to a wide audience.

The Barrhead Elementary School gym was bustling with women out for a night of fun over the weekend when Barrhead and District Preschool hosted their annual Ladies Night.

She was a Brown, who was nearly a Violet, and eventually became a Black. Colour has played a big part in Grace Black’s life. Not only with names, but also with the momentous events, some global, some deeply personal, that shaped it.

The evening of Feb. 13 began like any other for one Linaria household. However life for the family of seven would soon be changed forever when a small chimney fire took a turn for the worst.

County residents face a 31 per cent hike in water rates. The increase affects Neerlandia, Manola and the MacGillivray subdivision and comes a week after a 20 per cent rise in utility bills for Town residents.

Cat owners will need to get their pets aged six months or more licensed if proposed bylaw changes go ahead. People would also be prevented from keeping more than two cats or two dogs aged six months or more in any house, shelter or room.

Barry Holland has always had an interest in flying.

Attention, please … there are just three weeks to go before the draw for the Agrena Society’s 50/50 cash lottery.

An expected $6 billion provincial revenue shortfall this year was discussed when Education Minister Jeff Johnson met Pembina Hills school board in Barrhead last Wednesday.

Listen up, lovers of musicals and animals … be sure to make a date with the most adorable puppies in the history of theatre and movies. The family favourite 101 Dalmatians is coming to Barrhead on February 22 and 23, courtesy of Drama for Children.