Barrhead News

County of Barrhead ups its fight for better cell coverage

Councillors hope to engage RMA to improve cellphone service in the municipality

Jan 24, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Woodlands holds off on five-year agreement with Lac Ste. Anne to share peace officers

Council waiting to hear response from Lac Ste. Anne County regarding extension of termination clause

Jan 23, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Five Pembina Hills schools changing calendars to avoid conflict with PATs

Alberta Education introduced defined writing dates for tests at the end of 2022-2023 school year

Jan 22, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Recognized for making their communities a better place

Barrhead and Fort Assiniboine residents along with community leaders from Athabasca and Westlock receive Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

Jan 21, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Steelers host Winfield and Hinton in U18 NAI league action

Barrhead comes out with a single point after pair of home games

Jan 19, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead mill rate to increase by 1.8 per cent

Corporate services director Jennifer Mantay noted it is the first increase since 2019

Jan 18, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead councillor expresses concern over Alberta’s education system

Rod Klumph said “in loco parentis” needs to be reinstated in the Education Act

Jan 17, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead councillor suggests UCP government has not focused on rural economic development

MLA Glenn van Dijken defended government’s efforts to increase rural economic development

Jan 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead’s Top 10 News Stories for 2022

The following is a rundown of Barrhead’s top 10 news stories from 2022. As you can see, it was a year marked by tragedy and controversy, but also some successes and stories that promise to have an impact in the future.

Jan 13, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >