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Recreation survey results too inconclusive

Recreation survey results too inconclusive

Woodlands County council needs more time to come up with a way to properly engage the residents in the Fort Assiniboine and Goose Lake region before they make a decision whether or not to financially support the Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre.
Two fires over the weekend keep firefighters busy

Two fires over the weekend keep firefighters busy

There is no rest for the weary, nor the hardworking, according to Barrhead Fire Chief John Whittaker. The last weekend of February was a busy one for the Barrhead Fire Department, Whittaker said during a phone interview on Monday, Mar.
Ryan Laird passes on his inspirational message

Ryan Laird passes on his inspirational message

Canadian country music star Ryan Laird told the students of Fort Assiniboine School to be themselves and to follow their dreams during a special concert at the school on Thursday, Feb. 25.
BCHS cosmetology salon goes green

BCHS cosmetology salon goes green

Have you ever wondered what barbers and hair stylists do with all the hair they sweep up after giving their clients a hair cut? According to Brandy Atkinson, of Green Circle Salons, the majority of all hair clippings, hair product chemicals, or other
Barrhead has a new Parks and Recreation director

Barrhead has a new Parks and Recreation director

For the last 12 years, Shallon Touet has been Arena and Parks manager for the District of Vanderhoof, a small town in the interior of B.C., but on Monday, April 4, he will have a new job – Parks and Recreation director for Barrhead.
Fort Assiniboine students participate in virtual European tour

Fort Assiniboine students participate in virtual European tour

The teachers at Fort Assiniboine School have found an interesting and creative way to teach their students about geography.
Cost-reduction methods explained, ground-breaking looms

Cost-reduction methods explained, ground-breaking looms

At the regular meeting of Barrhead County council on Tuesday, Feb.
Advocacy group fights to eliminate mandatory tests for senior drivers

Advocacy group fights to eliminate mandatory tests for senior drivers

The Elder Advocates Of Alberta Society have asked the RCMP to investigate complaints the organization has received from a number of senior citizens across Alberta regarding the Simard MD and DriveAble.
Continuing Care Centre bringing the generations together

Continuing Care Centre bringing the generations together

The average age difference between the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre (W.R.
Town council disappointed over county 's response

Town council disappointed over county 's response

Barrhead town council is disappointed about the county’s decision not to contribute half of the cost of an expanded pool deck area for the new Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre.
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