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County interested in 'Cinderella crop '

County interested in 'Cinderella crop '

With the economy in a downturn and an agricultural state of emergency declared at the onset of the winter, the County of Barrhead is looking to alternative crops for sources of revenue and deputy reeve Bill Lee says he thinks he has found one.
Letter about leaky roof sparks rate increase discussion

Letter about leaky roof sparks rate increase discussion

For the second-straight meeting, Barrhead town council told a recreation based business or organization to expect a possible rate increase. At their Jan.
BCHS teacher charged with sexual exploitation of three students

BCHS teacher charged with sexual exploitation of three students

A Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) teacher has been charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a young person. On Jan. 25, Barrhead RCMP officers arrested and charged a 43-year-old man following a Jan.
New born infants teach students empathy

New born infants teach students empathy

Greyson Williams might not be able to walk or talk yet, but the infant might be one of the best instructors at Fort Assiniboine School when it comes to teaching students empathy.
County Council provides province with MGA input

County Council provides province with MGA input

The 424-page Municipal Government Act (MGA) is currently under review and the Alberta government is asking for municipalities to make recommendations through a survey entitled Continuing the Conversation.
Repealment of Firearms Licencing bill means potential for unnecessary paperwork

Repealment of Firearms Licencing bill means potential for unnecessary paperwork

Conservative backbencher Arnold Viersen says proposed legislation by the federal Liberals, to repeal parts of Bill C-42 — the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Bill, is unnecessary bureaucracy and will require gun owners to carry more than one permit.
A moment of discomfort can save a life

A moment of discomfort can save a life

Barrhead women concerned about developing breast cancer will be able to get a mammogram test without going into the city. From Feb. 13 to 25, Alberta Health Service’s mobile mammography units, called Screen Test, will come to the W.R.
Blood donors exceed expectations

Blood donors exceed expectations

The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) continues to be impressed by the generosity of the community of Barrhead says charge nurse, Terry Parsons. The CBS-sponsored blood donor clinic at the multipurpose room of the Barrhead Agrena Jan.
Town council reaches compromise with hockey school

Town council reaches compromise with hockey school

Pro North Hockey will have to pay an additional 20 per cent to rent the Barrhead Agrena’s ice rink for its summer hockey camp.
Barrhead dancers return from Alberta Ballet experience

Barrhead dancers return from Alberta Ballet experience

It was an experience of a lifetime and one that four young dancers from Footworks Dance Academy hope to have again.
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