Barrhead News

Yellowhead Member of Parliament Rob Merrifield has been appointed to the House of Common’s Board of Internal Economy.

Residents of Barrhead won’t be heading to polls in July. Madelaine Wessel has been acclaimed as Town councillor.

Cold and windy weather didn’t put a freeze on the fun for those who attended the annual Blue Heron Street Festival on June 4. Hundreds of people from Barrhead and surrounding communities made their way to Main Street for the festivities.

The Pembina Hills school division (PHRD) will run the 2011-2012 school year with a $125,000 deficit after making changes to its operations budget to account for a $1.13-million shortfall in funding from the province.

Several new charges have been added to the list for the man considered as a suspect in the disappearance of Lyle and Marie McCann. Travis Vader was in Barrhead court on June 2 to face a slew of charges.

Fun was the name of the game on June 4 as hundreds of people ventured to Main Street for the Blue Heron Street Festival.

Preschool students graduated on June 3rd at the Barrhead Agrena.

Travis Vader was in Barrhead Provincial Court June 2 to face charges ranging from theft under $5,000 to careless use/possession of a firearm.

Fire bans across the entire province have been lifted, including in both the Town and County of Barrhead. Fire chief Gary Hove said the current weather conditions led to the decision to lift the total fire bans on May 26.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed notice with Canada Post that members intend to begin strike activities at 11:59 p.m. on June 2. In the event of a strike, Canada Post will not operate, meaning mail and parcels will not be delivered.