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Taking up the TRC’s Call to Action

Woodlands County councillors adopt Indigenous awareness subcommittee

Oct 5, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Are foreign workers moving to rural communities?

In February 2022, former premier Jason Kenney announced two work programs under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Strategy to "attract global skills and talent to Alberta and diversify the provincial economy," but are they working?

Oct 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Arrest of Barrhead man 'unreasonable' and 'unlawful': report

The final report from Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP found that constables used "unreasonable" force in "unlawful" arrest of Barrhead man in Nov. 2020 incident.

Oct 4, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Defence fails to convince justice to grant bail

Barrhead man must remain in custody until his trials are complete

Oct 2, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Getting big results in a small space

Community Garden member shows how to use individual garden plots efficiently

Oct 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead’s Community Garden celebrates grand opening

Dozens join society in commemorating their new digs

Sep 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Can’t Stop Alberta Tour gets cool reception

Barrhead event attracts half a dozen to listen to Alberta Institute speakers

Sep 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Unlocking new technology for 911 dispatch

County of Barrhead councillors approve entering into NextGen 911 agreement with Telus

Sep 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BCHS honours Truth and Reconciliation

Barrhead junior and senior high school students place 751 flags honouring students who attended Canada’s residential schools

Sep 28, 2023 12:07 PM Read more >

Diamond dreams in Neerlandia

Group closer to goal of having a baseball/softball diamond

Sep 27, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >