Barrhead News

Barrhead Elementary School students were treated to a Christmas assembly on the final day before the winter break on Dec. 22. The assembly, which was hosted by the school's Mount Columbia Cougars, focused on the virtue of the month — generosity. (Pictured) From left: Pauhal Singh and Jack Kryger as part of the Class 3D choir.

Dear constituents, as 2017 comes to a close, I am pleased to share an update on the past 12 months. For my family, the year began with the birth of our third child, Jillian.

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The astounding support for the formation of the United Conservative Party was by far the biggest surprise for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken in 2017.

The county needs a new lagoon and county CAO Debbie Oyarzun says the project is not an option for council, but is instead, a requirement under environmental regulations. Oyarzun made her comments to council Dec.

It is not how Barrmart Foods owner Raymond Baker and his daughter Alyssa Barendregt wanted to celebrate their Christmas holidays — by cleaning up from the aftermath of an early morning break and entry. On Dec. 20, at 4:30 a.m.

As we approach the holiday season I always appreciate how our community comes alive with color and festive decorations. It is a time not only to enjoy the season but to appreciate all our community has to offer.

Lawrence Miller was a well-respected man who cared about county agriculture. That is what town and county residents and politicians are all saying of the former county councillor, reeve and resident of Manola, including former deputy reeve Bill Lee.

It is a great pleasure to bring seasons greetings on behalf of the council and staff of the County of Barrhead. We all wish you the very best of the Festive Season, and hope you enjoy the time spent with family and friends.

Misty Ridge can’t catch a break. Just after it looked like the not-for-profit society had resolved the financial issues that threatened its viability, other issues have forced the society’s board to cancel the 2017/18 ski season.