Barrhead News

Regional rec facilities to open soon

Athabasca and Barrhead hold off on announcing dates; Westlock plans to open Spirit Centre June 29.

Jun 17, 2020 6:35 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Charges laid in armed robbery northwest of Morinville

Suspects were located with assistance from Westlock and Barrhead Detachments

Jun 16, 2020 7:03 PM Read more >

Debate rages over local roads at Woodlands County council meeting

Councillors ultimately decide to take road tour in mid-June to survey problem areas

Jun 10, 2020 6:34 AM Read more >

Woodlands County councillor punished for letter to the editor

Jun 4, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Barrhead Blue Heron Fair, Wildrose Rodeo Finals cancelled due to COVID-19

Jun 2, 2020 9:24 AM Read more >

Popular grant funding reallocated indefinitely

Community Initiatives Program grants will now cover operating costs only

May 29, 2020 11:08 AM Read more >

ADLC now likely facing closure

College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) comes out in favour of major funding reduction

May 26, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

Woodlands County reduces remuneration for firefighters by 10 per cent

Pay cut to remain in effect until Woodlands County office re-opens and full operations resume

May 16, 2020 6:16 AM Read more >

Woodlands County looking at reducing taxes by three per cent as incentive for early payment

Council passes first two readings on 2020 tax bylaw setting new mill rate, which includes three per cent increase

May 15, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP arrest male after shot fired

Man released with conditions; will appear in court July 14

May 12, 2020 8:40 AM Read more >