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Blue-green algae blooms sighted in Lac La Nonne, Peanut Lake

Blue-green algae blooms sighted in Lac La Nonne, Peanut Lake

Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued two advisories last week regarding blue-green algae blooms in Peanut Lake and Lac La Nonne.
Barrhead RCMP cleared in 2017 shooting

Barrhead RCMP cleared in 2017 shooting

After an investigation by the Alberta Serious Response Intervention Team (ASIRT), a Barrhead RCMP officer will not be facing any charges as a result of discharging their weapon when attempting to arrest a possibly-armed suspect on Feb. 22, 2017.
Dallas Hotel fire may have been deliberate

Dallas Hotel fire may have been deliberate

The all-day fire that destroyed the Dallas Hotel on July 18 is being treated as “suspicious” by the Barrhead RCMP and the Barrhead Fire Department, according to fire chief John Whittaker. At approximately 8:35 a.m.
Town of Barrhead to pay half of roof replacement bill for RCMP detachment

Town of Barrhead to pay half of roof replacement bill for RCMP detachment

The Town of Barrhead will split half the cost of putting a new roof on the Barrhead RCMP detachment building, which is owned by the municipality.
Community garden must move by summer’s end

Community garden must move by summer’s end

The Barrhead Community Garden will have to be moved by the end of the current growing season, as the Town of Barrhead wishes to use the land where it is located for future development.
Resident addresses council over condition of 55 Street

Resident addresses council over condition of 55 Street

Peter Bundscherer says he loves living in Barrhead, but the one thing he isn’t crazy about is the condition of 55 Street.
Barrhead Pickleball Club outgrowing current digs

Barrhead Pickleball Club outgrowing current digs

The Barrhead Pickleball Club is calling dibs.
Tip from public results in charges for two Spruce Grove residents

Tip from public results in charges for two Spruce Grove residents

Barrhead RCMP credit community involvement with the recovery of a stolen vehicle and ability to lay criminal charges against two Spruce Grove residents.
BCHS 2018 graduation

BCHS 2018 graduation

The 2018 graduating class of Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) each received their golden ticket and unlike the children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl this ticket will give the students more than a chance than to have a l
Forty years and going strong

Forty years and going strong

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