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Wind power lights up Pembina Hills schools

Wind power lights up Pembina Hills schools

By 2030, as part of its Climate Leadership Plan, the provincial government hopes to phase out all the coal-fired electricity generating plants and replace them with green alternatives, such as wind.
Finish line in sight

Finish line in sight

Barrhead Agrena Society president Shannon Carlson says he can’t wait for the new pool to be finished.
Wildrose leader comes to Barrhead

Wildrose leader comes to Barrhead

Wildrose leader Brian Jean says it is time for all conservatives to unite behind a single party and he wants to be the one who leads it. Speaking at a town-hall-style event held in the multipurpose room of the Barrhead Agrena Feb.
Council ready to celebrate

Council ready to celebrate

This spring and summer, the Town of Barrhead will celebrate its 90th anniversary and the opening of the soon to be completed aquatic centre. The question is when and how many celebratory events there will be.
Funding denied for Fantastic Family Fun Fest

Funding denied for Fantastic Family Fun Fest

At their meeting Feb.
Being inclusive means better accessibility

Being inclusive means better accessibility

Would a physically challenged student be able to freely navigate and take part in the same activities the rest of the schoolmates do? If not, how would that make them feel? Those are just two of the questions Susan Littlechilds, a Busby resident who
Pembina Hills superintendent 'surprised ' investigation

Pembina Hills superintendent 'surprised ' investigation

Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt says she was taken completely by surprise by an apparent investigation into a personnel issue relating to herself, the focus of which remains a complete mystery.
Fifteen collisions in one week is too much

Fifteen collisions in one week is too much

The Barrhead RCMP is stepping up its highway enforcement efforts in the wake of a spate of accidents says Sgt. Bob Dodds.
Junior high school artists showcase their talents

Junior high school artists showcase their talents

Barrhead Composite High School students had a chance to show off their talent to the rest of their schoolmates, as well as family and friends, during the school’s annual Junior High School Art Show. The two-day art show, Jan.
Town looks for way to reduce power consumption

Town looks for way to reduce power consumption

In the future, the Agrena, the Curling rink and the new Aquatic Centre could all be powered, at least in part, by solar power.
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