Barrhead News

Alberta’s decision to implement a series of high-tension cable barriers along Highway 18 has left many agricultural producers angry, says Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken.

Wildrose Party leader and Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA Brian Jean was in Westlock July 28, making a stop at Memorial Hall for his ‘Beef with Brian’ fundraiser.

It was a perfect day for racing. At least that was the opinion of Brian Sape, the race announcer for the Sangudo Speedway. On Saturday, July 30, Sape was back at the racetrack a short six weeks after having a heart attack.

“The County of Barrhead has heard no response to their inquiry regarding high-tension cable barriers along Highway 18, which has many local residents worried that it will impact traffic,” says county manager Mark Oberg.

Barrhead is a pretty town. That is the first impression of two tourists, Gillian Evans from Edmonton and Linda Tomlinson from Rocky Mountain House, after being given a quick tour on July 26.

On Saturday, July 23, hundreds of people descended on Rich Valley to take part in an annual celebration of community togetherness.

Pokemon Go has swept across the country like wildfire, even in Barrhead where businesses such as Blue Heron Bowling and the Barrhead Museum were not aware they had been labeled ‘hotspots’ by Niantic (the company which released the game) — both museum

Barrhead is undergoing a minor epidemic, one Sgt. Bob Dodds of the RCMP hopes doesn’t become a major one. The epidemic he is referring to is auto theft. Since January to date (July 27) there have been 46 auto thefts in the Barrhead area.

About three weeks ago, a group of Calgary Scouts had the opportunity to do what many people have never had a chance to do — paddle the Athabasca River.

EDITOR’S NOTE: You may have noticed people of all ages walking up and down the streets, in Barrhead, maybe in front of popular stores and other businesses, all the while staring at their phones.