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Local kid builds library in Minecraft

Local kid builds library in Minecraft

It is not every day you get to see something tangible reconstructed in Minecraft, but one resident did just that.
Aquatic centre experiencing relatively few hiccups in first month

Aquatic centre experiencing relatively few hiccups in first month

Everything is going as smoothly as can be expected — according to aquatics supervisor Linda Swanson.
Hoping for five blooms — CIB judges visit Barrhead

Hoping for five blooms — CIB judges visit Barrhead

A crowd of fifty turned out to enjoy hamburgers and refreshments at Bethel Pentecostal Church on Aug. 3.
Local MLA backs Brian Jean for UCP leadership

Local MLA backs Brian Jean for UCP leadership

With the merger vote between the PC Party and the Wildrose Party now successfully behind them, a leadership race is now underway for the newly minted United Conservative Party (UCP) of Alberta and Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken say
Westlock painter with natural gift August artist

Westlock painter with natural gift August artist

A Westlock woman has her artwork on display in Barrhead.
Symyrozum-Watt seeks defamation suit against Pembina Hills

Symyrozum-Watt seeks defamation suit against Pembina Hills

The discredited Pembina Hills superintendent at the centre of a firestorm investigation stemming from allegations of bullying and harassment says she will be pursuing legal action for defamation.
Town asks county to cost share curling rink storage room

Town asks county to cost share curling rink storage room

The Town of Barrhead are asking County councillors to consider a 50/50 cost share of a proposed storage room for the Barrhead Curling Rink.
Perfect day for annual Lac La Nonne regatta

Perfect day for annual Lac La Nonne regatta

The Lac La Nonne Enhancement Protection Association’s (LEPA) annual boat regatta, held July 22, drew participation from all across the county and was one of the best in recent years, say organizers.
Doc Godberson officially retires after close to a 50-year career in Barrhead

Doc Godberson officially retires after close to a 50-year career in Barrhead

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Golfball sized hail falls in Gardenview

Golfball sized hail falls in Gardenview

It could have been worse. That is how Shelley Batdorf, owner of Pots ‘n’ Pansies, characterized the damage a July 27 thunderstorm that went through the area and saw 3.6 millimetres of precipitation fall in various forms from rain, sleet and hail.
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