Barrhead News

It’s go time. That is how Cory Kitchen, one of the founders of Quadel Growers Incorporated characterized his company’s efforts to build a medical marijuana facility by Quadel Growers Incorporated in Fort Assiniboine.

You don’t have to be a big business to be part of the chamber of commerce, says Chamber of Commerce president Megan Perry. That was the gist of the message delivered to Barrhead Chamber of Commerce members Feb.

It has become a bit of a family tradition. Every winter, except for one, in the last six years a member or multiple members of the Bain household gets a very thorough a haircut — one that will leave no hair at all.

Town of Barrhead residents had an opportunity to question coucillors and discuss any topics or concerns during the first ever ‘Coffee with Council’ at the Charles Godberson Rotary Room Feb. 28.

Jack (Ethan Snowden) and his mother (Rachel Ironmonger) try to sell their cow Bessy (Lunay Wepener) during an Alberta Opera March 2 production of Jack and the Beanstalk at Barrhead Elementary School (BES).

Rural crime reduction initiatives are among the three top priorities for the Barrhead RCMP this year, says detachment commander Sgt. Bob Dodds.

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says that a plan to improve broadband connectivity in rural communities outlined in the 2018 Federal Budget is interesting, but poured water on the budget overall.

Senior citizens who need extra care will soon have a new housing option. Town of Barrhead councillors unanimously approved Bylaw 01-2018 during their Feb. 27 meeting.

Inspiration comes where you least expect it.

The town of Barrhead will continue to ask Alberta Transportation for a crosswalk at Highway 33 and 58 Avenue. That is the decision councillors unanimously came to during their Feb. 13 meeting, however they are not sure how successful they will be.