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Pedestrian crossing needed

Pedestrian crossing needed

The town of Barrhead will continue to ask Alberta Transportation for a crosswalk at Highway 33 and 58 Avenue. That is the decision councillors unanimously came to during their Feb. 13 meeting, however they are not sure how successful they will be.
Barrhead to toot its own horn

Barrhead to toot its own horn

The Town of Barrhead does not do enough to celebrate its accomplishments. That is why councillors, during their Feb. 13 meeting, unanimously instructed council to apply for the Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence.
Wastewater project going to tender

Wastewater project going to tender

Town of Barrhead councillors approved a recommendation by administration that would allow them to move forward with a request for tender for an estimated $1.6 million upgrade to its wastewater facility during their Feb. 13 meeting.
Decision on aquatic centre naming right deferred

Decision on aquatic centre naming right deferred

Town of Barrhead councillors have some questions they would like answered before they decide to approve an agreement for the naming rights of the Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre.
Making sure no one goes hungry

Making sure no one goes hungry

No child should go hungry. That is the philosophy of Sandy McCarthy. For the last number of years McCarthy has been serving hot lunches to Barrhead Elementary School (BES) students as part of Barrhead and District FCSS hot lunch program.
Regional Administration building to become barrier-free

Regional Administration building to become barrier-free

The Barrhead Regional Administration building has been approved for barrier-free access grant funding. County of Barrhead CAO Debbie Oyarzun made her comments to council during its regular meeting Feb.
Celebrating the Winter Olympics BCHS style

Celebrating the Winter Olympics BCHS style

While Barrhead native Melissa Lotholz is representing Canada at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics as part of the bobsleigh team, students at her alma mater were also competing in their own Olympic Games.
FUTURE BARRHEAD GRYPHON?

FUTURE BARRHEAD GRYPHON?

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Barrhead hosts Wildrose Blacksmithing Championship

Barrhead hosts Wildrose Blacksmithing Championship

To ensure good luck, athletes often bring a good luck charm with them.
A little activity goes a long ways

A little activity goes a long ways

It is all about getting people more active. That’s how Alberta Health Services (AHS) health promotion facilitator Terri Flemmer explained the purpose of Winter Walk Day. On Wednesday, Feb.
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