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County of Barrhead residents make up close to 70 per cent of food bank clients

County of Barrhead residents make up close to 70 per cent of food bank clients

Food bank coordinator Cheri Jantz says the majority of new food bank clients is due to the rising cost of housing and groceries
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It is not just a big city problem

It is not just a big city problem

Barrhead Healthcare Centre nurse and United Nurses of Alberta local chapter president says they are feeling the strain COVID is putting on the medical system
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Town of Barrhead councillors award contract for Agrena ice plant upgrades

Town of Barrhead councillors award contract for Agrena ice plant upgrades

Project slated to be complete by the end of July
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Pedersen’s Public Health Act tickets adjourned until Nov. 3

Pedersen’s Public Health Act tickets adjourned until Nov. 3

Freedom rally organizer, who still faces 10 PHA tickets valued at $12,000, says she was motivated by “love”
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Barrhead FCSS’ Thrive program in jeopardy

Barrhead FCSS’ Thrive program in jeopardy

Executive director Karen Gariepy says she is doing all that she can to ensure the the family violence and relationship abuse prevention initiative survives into the New Year
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The other seats in Ottawa

The other seats in Ottawa

Oct. 18 election will include nominees for lifetime Senate appointments
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Recognizing Barrhead’s fallen service people

Recognizing Barrhead’s fallen service people

A small group of volunteers place more than 200 flags at the Field of Honour
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Helping children stay warm

Helping children stay warm

Local business collaborates with FCSS to make sure kids have proper winter outerwear
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Grand opening of BES playground occurs a year after construction

Grand opening of BES playground occurs a year after construction

New playground equipment was paid for through donations, provincial grants and fundraising
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HSAA red alert highlights paramedic shortage in rural communities

HSAA red alert highlights paramedic shortage in rural communities

For a short period of time Oct. 5 no ambulances were available in Westlock and Barrhead
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