Barrhead News

Kevin Berger – Leader Staff The return of warm weather has brought a spike in property-related crimes within the area covered by the Barrhead RCMP Detachment, as the number of thefts under $5,000 reported during the last six months is now at its seco

Les Dunford – Leader Staff The rain may have slowed down some of the Canada Day activities at Neerlandia, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of those who came out to enjoy the breakfast and lunch in the shelter of the old co-op warehouse.

Kevin Berger – Leader Staff While much could change with the release of the provincial budget in the fall, Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) is currently anticipating an operating deficit of $2.

Stephani Motors service manager Stan Viersen is proud of his team. And he has reason to because recently four of the service technicians in his shop qualified for Chrysler Canada’s Master Tech provincial competition in Red Deer, on May 31.

Neerlandia Public Christian School (NPCS) teacher Dallas Lee is confident this year’s Grade 9 graduates will continue to inspire the people they meet as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

Kevin Berger – Leader Staff Barrhead residents have a couple of options for celebrating Canada Day this Monday, July 1, including a carnival in Barrhead and a tractor pull in Neerlandia.

Kevin Berger – Leader Staff Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen has introduced legislation to amend the Criminal Code of Canada to establish a mechanism where youth victims of sexual exploitation can more easily lift a publication ban, allowing th

The Ripple Connection Support Centre (RCSC) needs your help if they are going to be able to expand not only their services but their building.

The Town of Barrhead’s crest may no longer include the Blue Heron.Or maybe it will. It will largely depend on what Ion Brand Design comes up with as a new logo.

Is Junior ‘A’ hockey coming to Barrhead? While the initial response from the Town of Barrhead was an enthusiastic “yes,” it seems there are a number of questions that councillors need an answer to before they decide to pursue the possibility in earne