Barrhead News

It seems Barrhead Family Community Support Services’ (FCSS) Thrive program has received a temporary stay of execution. That is what FCSS executive director Shelly Dewsnap told the Barrhead Leader.

Property crimes are the highest they’ve been in five years, says Barrhead RCMP Sgt. Bob Dodds. Dodds made his comments to county council during his quarterly report April 17 and said it is important to remember to properly store and lock-up weapons.

The decision to change the regulations at Dolberg Lake was made by Athabasca-based Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) senior fisheries biologist Marcel Mancullo.

County of Barrhead property owners will see an increase in their property tax bill due to a uniform mill rate increase.

The Express, a free newspaper based in Fort Assiniboine, could be in jeopardy unless they either get additional funding or make changes in how they publish.

There is a difference between the Barrhead Fish & Game Association (BFGA) and Alberta Fish & Wildlife, says BFGA president Joe Prociuk.

Nearly eight weeks after her last run at the PyeongChang Olympics Barrhead residents had the opportunity to welcome home local Melissa Lotholz. Lotholz along with teammate Christine de Bruin, finished seventh in the womens bobsleigh competition.

Town of Barrhead property owners could see an increase in their property tax bill due to an increase in both the residential and non-residential mill rates. On April 10, councillors unanimously approved both the 2018 operating and capital budgets.

County of Barrhead public works Supt. Calvin Fischer has been lauded by his peers at the Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association (AMSA). CAO Debbie Oyarzun informed councillors of the fact during her report at the April 3 meeting.

Last summer Fort Assiniboine resident Bessie Stevens won a silver medal at the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Calgary in the 80 plus category in golf. This year she is hoping to repeat or better her performance, but this time on the national level.