Barrhead News

Woodlands County not ready to take stance on provincial police force

Motion to write letter affirming support for the RCMP defeated 3-3 at March 2 meeting

Mar 10, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Finding your way as a woman in business

Overcoming the odds with help from Community Futures

Mar 9, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

Perception of Alberta gun culture needs serious makeover

Barrhead mayor and shooting enthusiast says the public’s opinion on firearms is unfairly tarnished by popular culture

Mar 7, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

41st annual Barrhead Rotary Music Festival moves to virtual format

Participants will submit videos of performances to organizing committee, which will then forward them to adjudicators

Mar 5, 2021 11:05 AM Read more >

Over 200 anglers register for second annual LEPA fishing derby

Feb. 20 event was originally scheduled for Family Day weekend but was delayed due to cold weather

Mar 3, 2021 9:05 AM Read more >

Rally organizer now faces $6,000 in fines

Three additional $1,200 tickets handed out following rallies in Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock

Mar 2, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Promoting tourism through paying it forward

Rumble Alberta is back with more routes and a unique advertising program

Feb 28, 2021 7:19 AM Read more >

AESO aims to distribute transmission costs more evenly with new tariff

Woodlands County council receives presentation from Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) at Feb. 16 meeting

Feb 25, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Last of active COVID cases clearing

Boyle and Athabasca hospitals both have outbreaks 

Feb 22, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead and District Chamber launches #TakeoutTuesdays

Area residents ordering in food encouraged to post about it on social media to help support local restaurants

Feb 22, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >