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More than $30,000 of tobacco products stolen

More than $30,000 of tobacco products stolen

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.
Embracing Christmas

Embracing Christmas

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.
Former county reeve passes

Former county reeve passes

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.
Reeve 's Christmas Message 2017

Reeve 's Christmas Message 2017

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 will not open for the ski season

Misty Ridge will not open for the ski season

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.
Barrhead Elementary School lends a helping hand

Barrhead Elementary School lends a helping hand

A number of children will wake up Christmas morning and find a present underneath the tree thanks to the efforts of Barrhead Elementary School (BES). On Friday, Dec.
Fire safety tips over the holiday season

Fire safety tips over the holiday season

Christmas is a joyous time for celebrating with family and friends, but it can also be deadly.
A change of venue

A change of venue

It may have changed venues, but a Barrhead Christmas dinner tradition will continue. That was the message event organizer Alicia Schouten told to the Barrhead Leader Dec.
County to take advantage of new program

County to take advantage of new program

There is a new program available to assist municipalities in dealing with insolvent oil and gas companies. County of Barrhead CAO Debbie Oyarzun informed council of the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) program Dec.
Local artist creates his first calendar

Local artist creates his first calendar

Art has always played a large role in Joe Williams’ life. When he was young he and his family used it to help him deal with the anxiety caused by loud noises, crowded rooms and other stimuli as the result of his autism.
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