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Two Canadian flags to fly at Barrhead's Memorial Park

Council discuss what flags should fly at the town's Cenotaph following the introduction of the Neutral Space Bylaw

May 18, 2025 4:49 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead MPC approves short-term rental property

Duncan Road Lac La Nonne property is the first short-term rental approved under new land-use bylaw

May 18, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead councillors finalize new Golf Cart Pilot Project Bylaw

County of Barrhead residents who want to drive their golf carts on municipal roadways will soon be able to do so legally, as long as they adhere to stick to pre-selected roads and follow specific rules.

May 17, 2025 4:48 PM Read more >

Community Futures pleads for support in annual review

Woodlands County Council asked to to be conduits in the community

May 17, 2025 1:17 AM Read more >

Killing cougar nets big fines for two hunters

Hunters receive combined fines of $11,000 for shooting a male cougar in a management area

May 16, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

Farmer face crop choices amid tariff concerns

"Farmers go to work every day and don't have a clue about what the pay check is going to be looking like"

May 16, 2025 9:01 AM Read more >

Barrhead coach Rod Callihoo inducted into Hall of Fame

"A true titan of high school coaching"

May 15, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

Little Warriors Trail Ride May 17 Fort Assiniboine Sandhills

Riders invited to join the May 17 trail ride at the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Provincial Park

May 15, 2025 8:16 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills students share their feedback

Students who participated did appreciate have a voice and providing input

May 14, 2025 10:27 AM Read more >

New Barrhead bylaw targets noise, unsightly yards and public cannabis use

County of Barrhead councillors give bylaw second and third reading after lengthy debate

May 13, 2025 11:07 AM Read more >