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Local firefighters battle far afield this year

Local firefighters battle far afield this year

Barrhead Regional Fire Services firefighters responded to several firefighting efforts across the province and beyond
Learning about agriculture

Learning about agriculture

County of Barrhead's City Slickers program resumes after two-year hiatus
Woodlands County invites Whitecourt to RMA

Woodlands County invites Whitecourt to RMA

Councillors extend olive branch after strained relations
County hopes for minister’s ear

County hopes for minister’s ear

Woodlands County councillors hope to meet with Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister during RMA conference
Taking up the TRC’s Call to Action

Taking up the TRC’s Call to Action

Woodlands County councillors adopt Indigenous awareness subcommittee
Are foreign workers moving to rural communities?

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

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.
Defence fails to convince justice to grant bail

Defence fails to convince justice to grant bail

Barrhead man must remain in custody until his trials are complete
Getting big results in a small space

Getting big results in a small space

Community Garden member shows how to use individual garden plots efficiently
Barrhead’s Community Garden celebrates grand opening

Barrhead’s Community Garden celebrates grand opening

Dozens join society in commemorating their new digs
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