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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.
The best of the NCABL compete for bragging rights

The best of the NCABL compete for bragging rights

The NCABL celebrated 50 years with a family tailgate party and all-star game on a cloudy and rainy Sunday afternoon at the Legion Memorial Ballpark in St. Albert.
Practicing for the next challenge

Practicing for the next challenge

If you find yourself wanting to prepare for a marathon or want to host a coordinated team-building exercise, the Boneyard Obstacle Course Race (OCR) compound may be the answer.
Local students job placements come to end

Local students job placements come to end

Area students celebrated the end of their job placements with a barbeque at the W.R. Keir Care Centre July 21 and Recreational Therapist Bill Knudsen says having them assist with the program has been invaluable.
Grant awarded to local community organization

Grant awarded to local community organization

The Barrhead Ripple Connection Support Centre is getting $50,000 from the province that will pay for the salaries of the director and kitchen manager.
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