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Alberta 's finance minister answers tough questions

Alberta 's finance minister answers tough questions

The Barrhead business community gave Joe Ceci, finance minister for Alberta, a warm reception for his explanation of the 2016 provincial budget on Thursday, April 21, but that didn’t necessarily mean they agree with it.
Mayor and reeve react to Champion Feeds closure

Mayor and reeve react to Champion Feeds closure

Champion Feed’s closure came as a complete surprise to everyone, including both Town of Barrhead and County of Barrhead officials.
Trustees approve $1.4M withdrawal from Co-op Pool reserves

Trustees approve $1.4M withdrawal from Co-op Pool reserves

Pembina Hills trustees passed a motion during their March 23 meeting to allocate $1.
Champion Feeds to close its Barrhead location

Champion Feeds to close its Barrhead location

Barrhead’s Champion Feed Services will close on May 13.
MP argues that physicians must have 'freedom of conscience ' protected

MP argues that physicians must have 'freedom of conscience ' protected

Continuing his earlier stance on physician-assisted dying, Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen is protesting that Bill C-14 lacks any protections for physicians who don’t wish to participate ending another’s life.
Fire Department donates old equipment to South American country

Fire Department donates old equipment to South American country

The Barrhead Fire Department is donating its old equipment to benefit a South American country, and they are getting a platform truck.
Council debates clothing allowance

Council debates clothing allowance

Barrhead town councillors will now get a little bit of financial help when it comes to buying their wardrobe.
Shepherd's Care Foundation delays decision

Shepherd's Care Foundation delays decision

It looks like the Shepherd’s Care Foundation (SCF) has had a change of heart.
Honouring Barrhead and area volunteers

Honouring Barrhead and area volunteers

Volunteers who put in the effort should be recognized by their communities.
Aquatic centre contributions come from all sectors

Aquatic centre contributions come from all sectors

There is oil money in the pool. Pembina Pipeline, a transportation, midstream and gas service provider that is headquartered in Calgary, recently signed off on an agreement to contribute $30,000 over a three-year period.
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