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Barrhead Elementary School lends a helping hand

Barrhead Elementary School lends a helping hand

A number of our children will wake up Christmas morning and find a present underneath the tree thanks to the efforts of Barrhead Elementary School (BES). On Friday, Dec.
Murderer on the loose in Barrhead

Murderer on the loose in Barrhead

For two days Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) could have claimed the title of having the most murders committed at any high school in the country.
Compensation available for quarantined beef producers

Compensation available for quarantined beef producers

Alberta beef producers whose herds are under quarantine due to a provincial order guarding against bovine tuberculosis will receive financial compensation and MLA Glenn van Dijken says some of it will come from the AgriRecovery program.
Santa 's Workshop

Santa 's Workshop

A lot of parents and sibling will find something a little special under the tree thanks to Santa’s Workshop. On Saturday, Dec.
Christmas hamper and food bank usage remains high

Christmas hamper and food bank usage remains high

The holiday season is a time of celebration, spending time with friends and family often over a good meal.
FCSS program helps ensure every child has a Christmas

FCSS program helps ensure every child has a Christmas

Christmas is quickly approaching and Barrhead and District FCSS, like Santa Claus, is busy checking its list in an effort to make sure every child receives something special.
Tree of Hope to raise money for new palliative beds

Tree of Hope to raise money for new palliative beds

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre is hoping to be able to make its palliative care patients a little more comfortable, with help from the public.
Seventh annual festival of trees huge success

Seventh annual festival of trees huge success

The seventh annual Barrhead Festival of Trees was well attended and successful says Dave Sawatzky, president of the Barrhead &District Chamber of Commerce.
Councillors concerned about firefighter burnout

Councillors concerned about firefighter burnout

The Barrhead Fire Department (BFD) and its firefighters are doing an exceptional job. That was the consensus of both town and county councillors during a discussion about the Barrhead Fire Services 2017 budget at the joint council meeting on Nov. 30.
Public works prepared for winter

Public works prepared for winter

So far this year, Barrhead has enjoyed a mild winter with relatively little snowfall. However, when the snow does inevitably start to fall, the Town of Barrhead’s public works department is ready to keep the streets safe for travelling.
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