Barrhead News

The County of Barrhead received its safety fitness certification from the province but chief administrative officer Debbie Oyarzun says it comes with conditions.

It is just a matter of time. One day a thief will walk by an unattended vehicle, notice the keys are in the ignition, steal it and the ramifications will go far beyond a simple insurance claim. “It could be tragic.

In the near future the Barrhead Curling Club (BCC) will have a space to stow away its excess gear thanks to a decision by town council.

A Barrhead self-advocacy support group is hoping they will be able to not only raise awareness about developmental disabilities, but also help integrate themselves more into the community.

Councillors have decided to go with a $230,000 proposal from the public works department in an effort to solve the water drainage issue in the Agrena-curling rink area.

The Barrhead Association for Community Living (BACL) is worried that two of its Lighthouse programs could be in jeopardy. Lighthouse is a non-profit organization run under BACL’s umbrella, that has been offered in Barrhead for 12 years.

Canada 150 celebrations are planned all across the country and a handful of local canoe-enthusiasts are planning to paddle down the Athabasca river.

Barrhead is getting some new refugees. According to the members of the Barrhead and Community Refugee Support (BCRS) committee, the news was anticipated but co-chair Rita Lyster says the timing has thrown all of their planning askew.

A short high-speed video, showing some of the process of my Canada Day cartoon for this year.

It’s official, July 14 will be the grand opening of the $12.78 million Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre.