Barrhead News

Chuck Hambling, the organizer of the petition asking Barrhead town council to take a second look at the aquatic centre project, said he is satisfied, not only with the result of the petition, but its affect.

The second annual Barbeque Cook-Off is nearly upon us, and Dennis Ranger, co-owner of Barrhead Custom Meats, is definitely looking forward to it.

Residents living in the Town of Barrhead will have another chance to voice their opinion officially about whether they agree with the new aquatic centre project.

They are a little more tanned, a little lighter and certainly more fit, but that is what one might expect after paddling more than 2,200 kilometres.

The Conservative Party of Canada has selected their man who will run for MP of the newly minted riding of Peace River-Westlock in the upcoming federal election in October.

Scott Franchuk, a summer student working at the Barrhead and Public Library, is hoping to pass on his love of writing to the youth of the community. Starting on Tuesday, Aug.

Calling all young artists. Back by popular demand, the Barrhead Public Library is once again holding its annual Sparks: Fine Arts Camp starting on Aug. 17.

In the last four years the number of crimes in the Barrhead area has doubled. At least the number of crimes members of the local detachment of the RCMP have had to deal with. That is what Barrhead RCMP detachment commander, Sgt.

There’s something to be said about growing up in a small town, especially when you win an award.

Somewhere along the Neerlandia/Northplex line, there is a leak. According to utilities officer Barry Billey, who spoke to County Council this week, it is estimated that in 2013, about 800,000 gallons of water were lost or unaccounted for.