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Stay attentive behind the wheel

Stay attentive behind the wheel

When it starts getting dark faster, people need to be on their A-game behind the wheel. Privately-contracted traffic safety consultant Dave McKenzie made his comments to the Barrhead Leader Oct.
Barrhead town councillors sworn in

Barrhead town councillors sworn in

The Town of Barrhead has a new council. In a largely symbolic affair, Barrhead attorney Martin Driessen swore in the mayor and councillors for their 2017-2021 term during an Oct. 24 ceremony as part of council’s annual organizational meeting.
Children 's author and illustrator teaches kids

Children 's author and illustrator teaches kids

A children’s book author and illustrator based in Lacombe taught local students the value of proportioning.
MLA swears in new council

MLA swears in new council

County CAO Debbie Oyarzun says it is a relief to be working with an intact council. Oyarzun made her comments following the County of Barrhead’s organizational meeting Oct.
Christmas elves to help food bank

Christmas elves to help food bank

It was like it was meant to be. That is how Barb Hodgins, owner of Barb’s Sewing, described how her plans for a food drive for Barrhead and District FCSS’ food bank began to take shape. On Friday, Nov.
Lighting up the community, one block at a time

Lighting up the community, one block at a time

It is a yearly tradition that brings the whole community together. That is the gist of the message Light-Up parade planning committee member Cami Hall delivered to the Barrhead Leader Oct. 18. This year’s parade, which kicks off Nov.
Glory Boys return to Bethel

Glory Boys return to Bethel

Tim &The Glory Boys are coming back to Barrhead. The Juno Award-winning Abbotsford, B.C.-based Christian Bluegrass musicians will perform at Bethel Pentecostal Church Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
Legion members spend thanksgiving showing their thanks

Legion members spend thanksgiving showing their thanks

Thanksgiving is a time for people to take stock of their lives and give thanks for their blessings. And that is exactly what Herman Barkemeyer and a handful of volunteers from the Barrhead Royal Canadian Legion did on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 9.
Former town councillor Dave McKenzie is Barrhead's new mayor

Former town councillor Dave McKenzie is Barrhead's new mayor

The people have spoken. After a four-week election campaign the Barrhead area voters had the chance to decide on who lead them for the next four years in the Oct.
Up-to-date election results available online

Up-to-date election results available online

Want to know who won in Oct. 16’s municipal and school board trustee election — look to our website and Facebook pages. Due to press deadlines, our Oct. 17 issue of the Barrhead Leader will not include the election results.
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