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Barrhead opens reception centre for Swan Hills evacuees

First evacuees arrive less than an hour after the municipality issues mandatory evacuation notice

May 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Another week, another municipal council

Community Futures Yellowhead East warns Town of Barrhead councillors about their concerns around businesses inability to repay RRRF pandemic relief loans

May 19, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Community group requests Indigenous crosswalk

Town of Barrhead councillors table decision to wait for more information to ensure cultural sensitivity

May 18, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

AHS says Swan Hills Healthcare Centre patients safely evacuated

Wildfire burning 16 kilometres northwest of Swan Hills forces evacuation of residents

May 17, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Swan Hills residents ordered to evacuate community

Reception centre set up at Barrhead Agrena, evacuees urged to register there

May 16, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Police are working hard, but are frustrated by bail system

Barrhead’s top police officer says they have made a dent in the number of B&Es but worries their efforts will go for nought due to catch and release court system

May 15, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead firefighters join Peace River wildfire task force

Busy spring for BRFS members

May 14, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

All-candidates forum slated for May 15

Debate in Barrhead will feature UCP candidate Glenn van Dijken and NDP candidate Landen Tischer

May 13, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP looking for suspects involved in Neighbourhood Inn robbery

A male suspect takes upwards of $8,000 in VLT revenue

May 12, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead food bank to put donation to good use

Knights of Columbus donate to the foodbank more than $1,700 from lent lunch fundraiser

May 12, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >