Barrhead News

No one ever said going through chemotherapy was an enjoyable experience, but living in a rural area and having to travel regularly to a centre like Edmonton to receive that treatment can make it even more unbearable from an emotional, physical and fi

County of Barrhead property owners can expect a small increase in the tax rate.

The theme of this year’s Volunteer Appreciation campaign in Barrhead was “Volunteers Rock.

Let the balloons fly, There is cause for celebration.

You could feel the excitement drain from the crowd at the Rich Valley Agriplex on March 30 as the winner of the 2019 Kraft Hockeyville contest was announced: Renous, N.B.

The Sabres Cheer Spirit All-Star Cheerleading Club received a welcomed financial boost thanks to Woodlands County councillors.

On Saturday, April 13, during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards banquet, Barrhead residents will get a chance to say thank you to the countless volunteers who give their time and skills.

The Rich Valley Arena south of Barrhead is among the four finalists in the running to be named Kraft Hockeyville 2019, which comes with a grand prize of $250,000 to upgrade the arena and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game.

“It has been a busy 24 hours,” Barrhead Regional Fire Services (BRFS) deputy chief Ted Amos told the Barrhead Leader upon arriving at the scene of a structure fire near Lac La Nonne March 12.

On the March 9-10 weekend, 56 University of Alberta health profession students visited Barrhead to learn new skills from health professionals and get a taste of what small-town life is like.