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Possible new site for Community Garden proposed

Possible new site for Community Garden proposed

It looks like the Community Garden Society is one step closer to finding out where its new home might be. On Sept.
Who will replace the produce the Community Garden gives the food bank?

Who will replace the produce the Community Garden gives the food bank?

Who will replace the produce the Community Garden produces for the food bank? That is the question Community Garden Society volunteer Fleur Whitley wants Barrhead Town councillors to answer when she dropped by the Leader , Sept.
Students learn about the importance of agriculture

Students learn about the importance of agriculture

There is more to agriculture than farming. That is the message the County of Barrhead is saying to students through its Agriculture Day program “From Gate to Plate.” On Wednesday, Sept.
Committee hopes to ward off looming healthcare crisis

Committee hopes to ward off looming healthcare crisis

Different council, same message. On Sept.
Community tries to woo hemp decortication plant

Community tries to woo hemp decortication plant

It might take a village to raise a child, but it takes a region to create economic development. That is what County of Barrhead county manager Debbie Oyarzun told councillors Sept.
Options and opportunities to further your education

Options and opportunities to further your education

Former camp counsellor charged with child pornography

Former camp counsellor charged with child pornography

A former Camp Encounter councellor has been charged with the distribution and possession of child pornography.
Possible postal labour action

Possible postal labour action

Canadian postal workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Strike votes were held at local sites across the country between Aug. 7 and Sept. 9, with 93.8 per cent of urban postal operations workers and 95.
Pumpkin Walk might be back on

Pumpkin Walk might be back on

It looks like the Pumpkin Walk still has some life. Town of Barrhead councillors unanimously voted during their Sept.
Councillors partially waive lease fee

Councillors partially waive lease fee

A County of Barrhead resident will have to pay a portion of a missed lease payment he has with the county. That is the decision made Sept.
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