Barrhead News

Budget a step towards balance, says MLA

UCP government releases 2020 budget Feb. 27 with an eye on decreasing deficit

Mar 2, 2020 6:23 AM Read more >

Vista Virtual School adult student fees to increase April 1

New educational funding framework, 2020 provincial budget may require business plan to be updated

Mar 1, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

Wildfire season starts March 1

Residents reminded that permits now required for fires

Mar 1, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Local MP blames feds for Teck Frontier cancellation

Oilsands mining project was also cited in Buffalo Declaration

Feb 29, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Denying access to wellsites can cause more trouble than it’s worth

Farmers’ Advocate Office rep in Fort Assiniboine for Feb. 26 event

Feb 28, 2020 3:13 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead proceeding with $1.3 million road construction program in 2020

Councillors debate whether or not to wait for completion of IDP before rebuilding two miles along Range Road 22

Feb 25, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead denies tax exemption request

Blue Heron asked for exemption on rural property they purchased to host a client who must live alone

Feb 23, 2020 12:20 PM Read more >

More money promised for classrooms

Actual funding figures won’t be provided until province’s 2020 budget is released Feb. 27

Feb 23, 2020 7:21 AM Read more >

Little Warriors workshop explores how to prevent child sexual abuse

“Prevent It!” workshop held Feb. 19 in Barrhead

Feb 22, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Whitecourt and Woodlands County identified as potential geothermal hotbed

Municipalities team up on ACP grant application

Feb 21, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >