Barrhead News

Mayoral candidates Mark Vriend and Dave McKenzie are competing for the big chair on town council in next week’s municipal election and both have differing opinions on how best to achieve their vision of a vibrant, prosperous community.

Town of Barrhead council candidates attended an open forum for the upcoming municipal election at the Seniors Drop-In Centre Oct. 4.

No one knows what receiving a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child can mean in a young person’s life better than Jerry Amal Prasad.

The race for Division 4 is underway in the County of Barrhead. Candidates Bill Lane and Ron Barton participated in the forum at the Seniors Drop In Centre Oct.

Four years ago Jennifer Tuininga decided to run as Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) trustee because she wanted to better facilitate communication between the board and the various communities they serve.

This year Christmas will be a little brighter for a number of children in Central America, Africa and Ukraine thanks in large part to the generosity of Barrhead area residents and Operation Christmas Child.

There is more to agriculture than just farming. That is the message the County of Barrhead is imparting to school children through its Agriculture Day program From Gate to Plate. On Wednesday, Sept.

The Pembina Hills board has decided to file complaints with the RCMP, the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) and Alberta Education’s Office of the Registrar regarding the allegations of harassment and bullying involving former superinte

It is a simple concept. Winter in Barrhead is cold and people who need to go outside into the elements need to protect themselves with proper outerwear, namely a good winter coat.

A self-evaluation completed by the Pembina Hills board, which is publically available through the division’s website, sheds new light on the timeline that led to the termination of former superintendent Colleen Symyrozum-Watt.