Barrhead News

Maureen Kubinec is Alberta’s new minister of culture, tourism and recreation. Kubinec, who was elected as MLA for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock in the 2012 provincial election, was sworn in as Minister of Culture and Tourism on Sept. 15.

After 14 years as the Member of Parliament for Yellowhead Rob Merrifield officially announced his retirement from federal politics on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to take a new job with the Alberta government.

The competition was tough at the Third Annual Show and Shine on Saturday, September 6th. For those who came out to the event there was a wide variety of cars and trucks varying in style, year, and model.

Town of Barrhead has elected to move forward with a brand new aquatic centre after passing a motion at their Town Council meeting on Tuesday, September 9.

Town of Barrhead has officially started the process of amalgamation after making a special motion at their Town Council meeting on Tuesday, September 9.

Between fresh faces on staff and new initiatives in this year’s educational plan, change is abound at Barrhead Composite High School. The school year kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 2 with an enrollment of 711 students for the 2013-2014 school year.

The Pembina Hills school division’s new “flagship” Administrative Procedure (AP) on digital citizenship governs how teachers will incorporate new technology into the classroom and how exchanges of information – digital interactions, which includes e-

From the time she won her first art award in a Grade 1 colouring contest, Charis Ng knew she would always find joy in creating.

The Barrhead Curling Club was announced the winner of the 2014 Kraft Celebration Tour, news that rocked the community Monday, Aug. 25.

Representatives from Kraft and TSN were thrilled after Barrhead was named winner of the 2014 Kraft Celebration Tour on Monday, August 25. TSN SportsCentre anchor Kate Beirness shared her thoughts on Barrhead’s victory. “I thought it was incredible.