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Barrhead might be a small town, but opioids pose a real danger

Barrhead might be a small town, but opioids pose a real danger

It can happen to you.
Trident Exploration’s demise leaves county holding the bag

Trident Exploration’s demise leaves county holding the bag

Unfortunately, there is not too much the County of Barrhead can do to recoup taxes owed to the municipality by Trident Exploration Corp. That is what county manager Debbie Oyarzun told councillors at their May 7 meeting.
Fort Assiniboine residents faced voting barriers

Fort Assiniboine residents faced voting barriers

Woodlands County council is seeking a meeting with newly-elected Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken to resolve voting issues in the Fort Assiniboine area, where residents were reportedly directed to vote at Tiger Lily despite the hamlet
Trident closes its doors

Trident closes its doors

The future of a Calgary-based natural gas exploration company’s wells and office in the Fort Assiniboine area is in doubt after the corporation ceased operations last week.
The search for knowledge

The search for knowledge

How do women walk in these things? It is a question men often ask themselves whenever they see a woman walking in high heeled shoes.
Council officially appoints new CAO

Council officially appoints new CAO

The Town of Barrhead has a new chief administrative officer (CAO).
Town of Barrhead councillors approve millrate increase

Town of Barrhead councillors approve millrate increase

Town of Barrhead residents might not see an increase in their tax bill this year — this is despite an increase in the town’s mill rate.
Pickleball club asks for councillor’s help

Pickleball club asks for councillor’s help

The Barrhead Pickleball Club has a problem, they have outgrown their current location. The good news is that they have a solution, but need the town’s help to solve.
It’s not your grandmother’s quilt

It’s not your grandmother’s quilt

Quilts are not just to keep people warm, at least not anymore.
County residents should expect to see higher tax bills

County residents should expect to see higher tax bills

It’s official. At the County of Barrhead’s ratepayers’ April 10 open house at Glenreagh Community Hall residents were told they could expect a small increase in the mill rate. And that is what has happened.
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