Barrhead News

When it comes to understanding the challenges of First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) there is still a lot of work to be done, but the good news is the situation is improving.

It is a one evening, one place extravaganza for anyone wanting to enroll or find out more information about any of the many programs offered by the churches, clubs and organizations in the area.

It was the perfect match. The old Canadian Reformed Church building on the corner of 47 Street and 52 Avenue needed a new owner and Rick Hofsink needed a new project.

New physicians and graduates of medical school are taught to work in a team environment, but because of a reluctance on the part of some Barrhead-area health care professionals, Rita Lyster says she thinks the community’s ability to attract new physi

A $6,000 fresh-food-fund donation was made by Pembina Pipeline Corporation to the Barrhead Food Bank Aug. 30.

Barrhead is a safe community. That is the message Barrhead RCMP Detachment commander, Sgt. Bob Dodds, wants to impart to the readers of the Barrhead Leader. On Monday, Aug.

Impaired Driving Month, in which the province focuses on the dangers associated with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, is coming to a close. For Barrhead RCMP, Sgt. Bob Dodds, it’s always a priority.

It did not take long for the Barrhead Fire Department (BFD) to put its newest $700,000 equipment acquisition through its paces. On Friday, Aug. 19, the BFD received its long-awaited aerial fire truck.

A local artist is excited to have her art seen by the public for the first time. Barrhead resident Sharlene Wade, whose paintings, drawings and collages are on display at the Barrhead Art Gallery until Sept. 10, said she was nervous at first.

Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken says there is a problem with treatment delivery in Alberta. Wait times are increasing and the government's answer is to throw more money at the problem, he said on Aug 16.