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County of Barrhead reduces firefighting invoice for April 21 wildfire by $12K

County of Barrhead reduces firefighting invoice for April 21 wildfire by $12K

Landowner who moved brush pile, causing embers to spread across multiple properties, billed $22,000
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Arnold Viersen seeking third term as Peace River-Westlock MP

Arnold Viersen seeking third term as Peace River-Westlock MP

Four other candidates tentatively set to run in Sept. 20 federal election
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Barrhead pool scaling back hours due to lack of lifeguards

Barrhead pool scaling back hours due to lack of lifeguards

Inability to offer certification courses means fewer people to fill vacancies as lifeguards move on to college
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Prospective councillor concerned about the lack of volunteerism

Prospective councillor concerned about the lack of volunteerism

Steve Bablitz adds his name to Town of Barrhead council race
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Red Knights need more space

Red Knights need more space

Town of Barrhead councillors approve temporary road closure for motorcycle charity ride event
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Councillors not anxious to jump on reopening recreation rental policy

Councillors not anxious to jump on reopening recreation rental policy

Town of Barrhead councillors vote against Coun. Ty Assaf’s motion to reopen the policy to allow organizations to rent the town’s bouncy house outside of the Agrena
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Statistics show crime is trending downward

Statistics show crime is trending downward

However, in recent weeks, Barrhead’s top cop is noticing an uptick in property crime
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Barrhead Bombers have a new owner

Barrhead Bombers have a new owner

Aly Virani, of Barrhead Inn and Suites, is now in control of Barrhead’s WSHL entry
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Alberta schools won't have to deal with last year's public health measures

Alberta schools won't have to deal with last year's public health measures

Masking will be required on buses until Sept. 27, and students and staff with COVID symptoms will still need to isolate until then
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Peace River-Westlock MP condemns the PM for circumventing the election process

Peace River-Westlock MP condemns the PM for circumventing the election process

Arnold Viersen calls on the Prime Minister to honour Alberta voter’s wishes for remaining Senate vacancy
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