Barrhead News

Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities Naresh Bhardwaj paid a visit to Barrhead last Friday as part of his Building Rural Capacity tour.

This year could be the last for the Blue Heron Fair’s demolition derby. Unless the event sees more entries, derby lovers can say goodbye to the popular smash up extravaganza.

Looking for games, music, and family entertainment? Onoway will have plenty of that this weekend. The third annual FLY’s MusiXtravaganza is taking over the Onoway Junior Senior High School Saturday, June 14. The fun begins at 11 a.m.

Students in the Barrhead Composite High School band program had the opportunity to travel to Cuba May 17 to 25. BCHS band director Kerri-Lee Kostiw shares a recount of the unforgettable music trip.

Though their finances may change depending on enrolment, the Pembina Hills school division is projecting a deficit of $474,793 in the 2014-2015 school year while the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) is projecting a balanced budget.

Barrhead can expect a TELUS investment of $800,000 sometime this year, which is expected to enhance wireless service to meet growing demand.

The Stony Valley Project has received the go-ahead after a public consultation process lasting more than three years.

Three principals are preparing to switch schools. Dave Garbutt is leaving Barrhead Composite High School to take over at Westlock’s R.F. Staples. Replacing him at BCHS is Westlock Elementary School head Steven Kaplan. Meanwhile, R.F.

From April 10th – April 16th, 2014, a small group of Barrhead Composite High School students embarked on a journey of culture, history and gastronomy. Our tour began with the eight of us leaving BCHS at 3 a.m., to arrive in Montreal at 3 p.m.

Fees for using the Town’s Parks and Recreation facilities are to go up on Sept. 1. Charges are also to be introduced in 2015 for soccer programs at Cecil Martin Park and Beaver Brook.