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Quick action by firefighters keeps wildfire contained

Barrhead, Lac Ste. Anne, Fort Assiniboine firefighters and Alberta Wildfire firefighters battle wildfire in heavily treed area near Clear Lake

May 4, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Camrose woman suspected of attempted arson of Barrhead church

BARCC and tips from public instrumental in learning suspect’s identity

May 3, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Youth who struck senior with ATV gets two years of probation

Accused's diagnosis of “profound” Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) cited as major mitigating factor

May 3, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead councillors approve new playground zone

Playground zone encompasses area surrounding all-wheel park

May 2, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Battery theft doubles 2023 recreation capital budget

Town approves large increase to budget to replace damaged Cecile Martin Park solar lights

May 1, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Residents allowed to return home

As of 4:15 p.m., April, 30, Highridge-area fire is being held

Apr 30, 2023 6:15 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Barrhead and Westlock RCMP issue evacuation order

RCMP are asking people who reside between Township Road 592 and 594 and Range Road 15 and 24 to evacuate now

Apr 30, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

The importance of staying active

Nintey-year-old Cherhill resident celebrates birthday on the golf course

Apr 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Volunteerism alive and well in Barrhead

Community honours its special volunteers in thank you brunch

Apr 29, 2023 1:05 PM Read more >

Street festival gets a financial boost

County of Barrhead councillors approve community grant fund request from Street festival, while denying request from the Barrhead Golf and Recreation Area Society

Apr 28, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >