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Helping youth reduce risk

Helping youth reduce risk

Barrhead Composite High School hosts a re-vamped RISK program to teach Grade 9 students the risks involved with drug and alcohol consumption
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UCP incumbent Glenn van Dijken in the spotlight at Barrhead forum

UCP incumbent Glenn van Dijken in the spotlight at Barrhead forum

Audience of about 90 asked questions about rising cost of living, education funding and economic growth at May 15 event
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Catalytic converter theft lands frequent offender back in jail

Catalytic converter theft lands frequent offender back in jail

Suspect arrested May 16 had been previously charged in connection with a series of rural break-and-enters
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Barrhead opens reception centre for Swan Hills evacuees

Barrhead opens reception centre for Swan Hills evacuees

First evacuees arrive less than an hour after the municipality issues mandatory evacuation notice
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Another week, another municipal council

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
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Community group requests Indigenous crosswalk

Community group requests Indigenous crosswalk

Town of Barrhead councillors table decision to wait for more information to ensure cultural sensitivity
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AHS says Swan Hills Healthcare Centre patients safely evacuated

AHS says Swan Hills Healthcare Centre patients safely evacuated

Wildfire burning 16 kilometres northwest of Swan Hills forces evacuation of residents
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Swan Hills residents ordered to evacuate community

Swan Hills residents ordered to evacuate community

Reception centre set up at Barrhead Agrena, evacuees urged to register there
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Police are working hard, but are frustrated by bail system

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
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Barrhead firefighters join Peace River wildfire task force

Barrhead firefighters join Peace River wildfire task force

Busy spring for BRFS members
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