Barrhead News

Farmer reports hay bale theft from field south of Barrhead

Stan Dezaeyer estimates the value of stolen bales, which were likely taken Aug. 22-23, at under $5,000

Aug 29, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead donating old 1998 fire truck for use in Mexico

Unit had been originally targeted for use at community events, but town is now utilizing 1933 fire truck from museum

Aug 28, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Fires and floods this spring cost Woodlands County more than $10.3 million

Three fires occurred in or near the county May 5, followed by flooding of Athabasca and McLeod Rivers June 20

Aug 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead holds off on installing $15K glass doors at Aquatics Centre

Sliding glass doors were proposed as solution to problem of cold temperatures on pool deck, which had generated user complaints

Aug 27, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

New OB-GYN now practicing in Barrhead

Dr. Ruhee Sidhu is originally from Edmonton but practiced medicine in Michigan and Arizona

Aug 26, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Crime statistics on the rise in Barrhead

Drastic increase in property crime rates in last quarter driven by theft under $5,000 charges

Aug 25, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

County amends community grant policy

Organizations that do not submit the required final report upon completion could be banned from making future grant applications

Aug 25, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

County continues work on creating its own CPO program

Councillors authorize county manager to submit application to the province for permission to hire community peace officer

Aug 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Three Barrhead firefighters and engine aiding firefighting efforts in NWT

Ted Amos, Craig Plitt and Jesse Whitney volunteered for deployment of 10-14 days, says regional fire chief Gary Hove

Aug 23, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Tourism discussion dominates county council meeting

County councillors opt to stay the course regarding its tourism promotion strategy

Aug 23, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >