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Legion gives out awards for annual Poster and Literary contest winners

Legion gives out awards for annual Poster and Literary contest winners

The Royal Canadian Legion wants to make sure the public never forgets the sacrifices Canadian soldiers have and continue to make to ensure our safety and freedom.
By-law enforcement staff to increase in June

By-law enforcement staff to increase in June

Several new officers are hitting the rural streets. At the regular meeting of the County of Barrhead on Tuesday, May 17, Lac Ste.
Bad choices are not relegated to ones involving drugs and alcohol

Bad choices are not relegated to ones involving drugs and alcohol

It is surprising what a person will miss.
In spite of ban, fire department over-worked

In spite of ban, fire department over-worked

The Barrhead Fire Department has been busier than ever, doubling last year’s record of 67 calls for the quarter and then some says fire chief John Whittaker, adding the blame rests mostly on the shoulders of the irresponsible.
P.A.R.T.Y. program teaches Grade 9 students decisions have consequences

P.A.R.T.Y. program teaches Grade 9 students decisions have consequences

There are real consequences to making decisions. That is the message Barrhead Cares hoped students took away from the annual P.A.R.T.Y. program presentation.
United Church holds panel discussion on medically-assisted dying

United Church holds panel discussion on medically-assisted dying

Physician-assisted dying and the federal government’s proposed bill, C-14, is a complex and controversial issue that the Barrhead United Church hopes people understand a little better following a public discussion panel on Saturday, May 14.
Volunteers needed for local festival

Volunteers needed for local festival

The Street Festival is coming June 11 and the committee wants you to volunteer.
Recreation agreement mediation process to begin

Recreation agreement mediation process to begin

Barrhead town councillors are willing to move ahead with the mediation process with their county counterparts in an effort to come up with a recreation agreement, despite not knowing whether amalgamation is still on the table.
Eye exams more important than you might think

Eye exams more important than you might think

Rick De Vries When there is something wrong with your eyes, it could mean there are issues elsewhere in your body. That is the message local optometrist Dr.
Speeders on the Manola road under the gun

Speeders on the Manola road under the gun

Lead foots beware. Speeders may soon find themselves on the wrong end of the law after town councillors instructed administration staff to investigate ways to slow drivers down as they are heading out of town on 53 Avenue.
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