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Barrhead native presented with Sovereign 's Award

Barrhead native presented with Sovereign 's Award

A Barrhead resident joined more than 40 other Albertans in receiving the highest award that can be presented to a volunteer by the Canadian government.
East meets west

East meets west

People who attend the Barrhead Art Gallery this month will get a chance to see something unique — eastern artwork done by a westerner.
Merger gets MLA approval

Merger gets MLA approval

Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken says he is happy with the document that spells out the process for the potential unification of the Wildrose Party and Progressive Conservatives (PCs). “I am happy that this is out in the open.
Proud night for firefighter grads

Proud night for firefighter grads

It was a special evening for a group of Barrhead firefighters.
County embarking on a reserve lands education campaign

County embarking on a reserve lands education campaign

The County of Barrhead wants its residents to know the rules that govern reserve lands. Reserve lands are public land that provides a buffer between residential property and sensitive ecological areas, such as waterways.
Homecoming of sorts

Homecoming of sorts

A Bloomsbury resident who served with the Calgary Highlanders as part of Canadian D-Day force returned home, at least in part, due to the efforts of a Cherhill teen.
Elvis coming to Barrhead

Elvis coming to Barrhead

Elvis is coming to Barrhead — well sort of. To celebrate Senior Week the Barrhead and District FCSS, on June 1, is bringing in Elvis tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick to perform at the Seniors Drop-In Centre. Fitzpatrick is a B.C.
Be prepared to release your inner nerd

Be prepared to release your inner nerd

You don’t have to know how to play the role playing board game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), but it wouldn’t hurt.
Barrhead might be a small town, but fentanyl is a real problem

Barrhead might be a small town, but fentanyl is a real problem

For those people who think it can’t happen here — think again.
Medical assists tying up services

Medical assists tying up services

The number of medical calls the fire department responds to is something that needs to change says Barrhead Fire Services deputy chief Gary Hove.
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