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Former PHPS superintendent faces five criminal charges

Former PHPS superintendent faces five criminal charges

Former Pembina Hills Public Schools Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt will be in Barrhead Provincial Court today, Sept. 11, facing charges she submitted over $18,000 in fraudulent claims between November 2014 and January 2017.
Business owner says road construction project has hurt her bottom line

Business owner says road construction project has hurt her bottom line

Leals and Teals restaurant owner Samira Mahmoud is worried that the town’s 50th Avenue infrastructure and road rehabilitation project could mean the death of her business.
Councillors discuss retail cannabis rules

Councillors discuss retail cannabis rules

Business people wanting to open a retail cannabis outlet in the Town of Barrhead are one step closer to knowing what the municipality’s requirements for opening a cannabis retail outlet.
County of Barrhead councillors approve engineering contract

County of Barrhead councillors approve engineering contract

The County of Barrhead is one step closer to seeing its first development in its industrial park. On Aug. 21, councillors unanimously awarded MPE Engineering Ltd.
Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre to host doggie swim

Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre to host doggie swim

The Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre is going to the dogs, literally. On Monday, Sept. 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the centre will host its first ever dog swim as a fundraiser for Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (BARS).
Bicyclists won’t be subject to a curfew

Bicyclists won’t be subject to a curfew

There will be no curfew for bicyclists in Barrhead. That was the decision of Town of Barrhead councillors after debating the idea at their Aug. 15 meeting. Coun.
Engineering firm recommends more than half-a-million in curling rink improvements

Engineering firm recommends more than half-a-million in curling rink improvements

In the long run, it is closer than building a new facility. That is what Kevin Danyluk and Andrew Christopher of Associated Engineering told Town of Barrhead councillors during their Aug.
Woodlands County amends bylaw to include definition of cannabis

Woodlands County amends bylaw to include definition of cannabis

Businesses wanting to set up a cannabis production facility or retail shop in Woodlands County will have the opportunity to do so as long as they meet all federal and provincial licensing requirements. On Aug.
Neerlandia Sports Committee believes new ice rink will be ready for winter

Neerlandia Sports Committee believes new ice rink will be ready for winter

The Neerlandia Sports Committee is one step closer to its goal of constructing a multi-sport facility and community hall in the hamlet, thanks to a decision by County of Barrhead councillors. On Aug.
New Community Garden site announced

New Community Garden site announced

The Barrhead Community Garden’s new home will be behind the United Church in Beaverbrook Estates, in what used to be the home of the town’s Japanese garden in Millennium Park.
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