Barrhead News

The County of Barrhead will have to pay the town a minimum annual contribution of no less than $300,000 towards the core operating costs of the Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre, the Agrena and the curling rink. That was the decision Deborah M.

Town of Barrhead mayor Dave McKenzie says without the help of organizations like the Rotary Club of Barrhead the community cannot function. McKenzie was one of two guest speakers at the club’s inaugural meeting in their new facility Nov.

It seems Barrhead and District FCSS’ Thrive program might not be on its deathbed after all. On Nov.

How much is the community willing to spend to see Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) teacher Pat Ternan shave off his well-known white beard and moustache and have his hair cut? For the group of teachers spearheading the school’s Movember fundrais

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious issue and it’s in our backyard says Barrhead Fire Chief John Whittaker. Whittaker made his comments to county council following his quarterly report Nov.

Barrhead resident writer Sharon Espeseth was a little surprised to find that her latest submission, a non-fiction short story, was included in the latest Christmas themed issue of the Hot Cider book series.

In the First World War, on July 31 of 1917, the British launched a major offensive against German forces holding Passchendaele Ridge, overlooking the city of Ypres, Belgium.

It took more than 40 years of searching, but Lloyd Truscott and his siblings are finally able to have some closure about the death of their uncle Harold.

Wilmot Beeson comes from a military family. The 93-year-old Camp Creek native comes from a family of seven that saw all but one of his siblings join the Canadian Armed Forces — Beeson was the second youngest.

Christmas is seven weeks away, but for the staff and volunteers of Santa’s Toy Box it is just around the corner.