Barrhead News

Barrhead resident Glenice Wilson has always been a fan of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.

A number of Barrhead residents joined an exclusive club — one they have literally been working their whole lives to qualify for whether they knew it or not.

It was a trip of a lifetime — one that a few lucky Barrhead Composite High School students have been able to make more than once.

The Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre, capped at $12.178 million, might not be ready in time for a July 1 grand opening. That was the consensus of Barrhead town councillors during their May 23 meeting after hearing an update from mayor Gerry St.

The Barrhead Fire Department and emergency medical personnel responded to two different calls on Highway 18 May 30. Fire chief John Whittaker said the first call, a multiple vehicle collision, occurred at approximately 7 p.m.

A Barrhead resident joined more than 40 other Albertans in receiving the highest award that can be presented to a volunteer by the Canadian government.

People who attend the Barrhead Art Gallery this month will get a chance to see something unique — eastern artwork done by a westerner.

Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken says he is happy with the document that spells out the process for the potential unification of the Wildrose Party and Progressive Conservatives (PCs). “I am happy that this is out in the open.

It was a special evening for a group of Barrhead firefighters.

The County of Barrhead wants its residents to know the rules that govern reserve lands. Reserve lands are public land that provides a buffer between residential property and sensitive ecological areas, such as waterways.