Barrhead News

The County of Barrhead is one step closer to seeing its first development in its industrial park. On Aug. 21, councillors unanimously awarded MPE Engineering Ltd.

The Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre is going to the dogs, literally. On Monday, Sept. 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the centre will host its first ever dog swim as a fundraiser for Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (BARS).

There will be no curfew for bicyclists in Barrhead. That was the decision of Town of Barrhead councillors after debating the idea at their Aug. 15 meeting. Coun.

In the long run, it is closer than building a new facility. That is what Kevin Danyluk and Andrew Christopher of Associated Engineering told Town of Barrhead councillors during their Aug.

Businesses wanting to set up a cannabis production facility or retail shop in Woodlands County will have the opportunity to do so as long as they meet all federal and provincial licensing requirements. On Aug.

The Neerlandia Sports Committee is one step closer to its goal of constructing a multi-sport facility and community hall in the hamlet, thanks to a decision by County of Barrhead councillors. On Aug.

The Barrhead Community Garden’s new home will be behind the United Church in Beaverbrook Estates, in what used to be the home of the town’s Japanese garden in Millennium Park.

There are currently 17 Barrhead and Westlock high school students completing their final health care aide clinical experience at the Westlock Continuing Care Centre.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued two advisories last week regarding blue-green algae blooms in Peanut Lake and Lac La Nonne.

After an investigation by the Alberta Serious Response Intervention Team (ASIRT), a Barrhead RCMP officer will not be facing any charges as a result of discharging their weapon when attempting to arrest a possibly-armed suspect on Feb. 22, 2017.