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Barrhead to lose resident sexual health nurse after contract expires

Barrhead to lose resident sexual health nurse after contract expires

The loss of a local nurse tied to a number of sexual health programs will be keenly felt at Barrhead Composite High School.
Charges laid in connection with Mayerthorpe trestle fire

Charges laid in connection with Mayerthorpe trestle fire

A Mayerthorpe volunteer firefighter has been charged in connection with a series of fires, including one that caused the destruction of a CN Railway bridge.
Alberta finance minister explains the benefits of 2016 budget during chamber meeting

Alberta finance minister explains the benefits of 2016 budget during chamber meeting

Alberta’s budget is all about creating jobs. That is what Joe Ceci, Alberta’s minister of finance and Calgary-Fort MLA, told an audience of about 40 people at the Barrhead and District Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 21.
Alberta 's finance minister answers tough questions

Alberta 's finance minister answers tough questions

The Barrhead business community gave Joe Ceci, finance minister for Alberta, a warm reception for his explanation of the 2016 provincial budget on Thursday, April 21, but that didn’t necessarily mean they agree with it.
Mayor and reeve react to Champion Feeds closure

Mayor and reeve react to Champion Feeds closure

Champion Feed’s closure came as a complete surprise to everyone, including both Town of Barrhead and County of Barrhead officials.
Trustees approve $1.4M withdrawal from Co-op Pool reserves

Trustees approve $1.4M withdrawal from Co-op Pool reserves

Pembina Hills trustees passed a motion during their March 23 meeting to allocate $1.
Champion Feeds to close its Barrhead location

Champion Feeds to close its Barrhead location

Barrhead’s Champion Feed Services will close on May 13.
MP argues that physicians must have 'freedom of conscience ' protected

MP argues that physicians must have 'freedom of conscience ' protected

Continuing his earlier stance on physician-assisted dying, Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen is protesting that Bill C-14 lacks any protections for physicians who don’t wish to participate ending another’s life.
Fire Department donates old equipment to South American country

Fire Department donates old equipment to South American country

The Barrhead Fire Department is donating its old equipment to benefit a South American country, and they are getting a platform truck.
Shepherd's Care Foundation delays decision

Shepherd's Care Foundation delays decision

It looks like the Shepherd’s Care Foundation (SCF) has had a change of heart.
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