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Air Cadet Squadron 526 ends year on a positive note

Air Cadet Squadron 526 ends year on a positive note

It was a special night for the cadets of Barrhead Air Cadet Squadron 526. On Wednesday more than 20 cadets gathered in the East gymnasium of Barrhead Composite High School for their annual inspection. Under the watchful eye of reviewing officer Capt.
Local artist merges his European and Native heritage through his art

Local artist merges his European and Native heritage through his art

Travis Ladouceur has come a long way in a short time. Even since the last time the Barrhead Leader talked to the Barrhead based artist.
Resident wants council to take second look at the aquatic centre

Resident wants council to take second look at the aquatic centre

A retired Barrhead resident is hoping town council will take a second look at the aquatic centre. If they don’t, he has started a petition in an effort to force the town to delay, or even shelve the project altogether.
Pirates on Main Street

Pirates on Main Street

Barrhead is a treasure on its own, and Captain Hook is on his way to find out if the rumours are true. On Saturday, June 13, pirates will be taking over Main Street, along with Peter, Tink, and Wendy to try and keep them at bay.
High speed chase ends in arrest

High speed chase ends in arrest

An 18-year-old man faces a long list of charges following a high-speed police chase that started near Gibbons and weaved its way though Westlock before ending in Barrhead.
Town ad prompts Woodlands response

Town ad prompts Woodlands response

Woodlands County council wants to publicly clarify its position regarding the tentative agreement they made with both the town and county of Barrhead regarding the Barrhead aquatic centre.
Fire destroys home

Fire destroys home

On Monday, June 1, a Barrhead family lost their home to what has been deemed as a unknown electrical fire. At 1:17 p.m. the Barrhead Fire Department received a call about smoke coming from the basement of 5117 52 street.
Council ponders careful response to county letter

Council ponders careful response to county letter

Thanks, but no thanks, we have everything under control. That was the sentiment Barrhead town council had after a lengthy discussion on Tuesday, May 26 during their regular meeting.
Jesse Emery tops Barrhead 4-H show

Jesse Emery tops Barrhead 4-H show

Jesse Emery, a senior member of the Camp Creek Multi 4-H Club wound up what might possibly be his final year of 4-H taking the Grand Champion Steer title at the 51st Annual Barrhead and District 4-H Achievement Day show and sale held at the Barrhead
Four fire departments respond to Bloomsbury fire

Four fire departments respond to Bloomsbury fire

An electrical fault is believed to be the cause of a structure fire in Bloomsbury. On Tuesday, May 26, at about 9 a.m. the Barrhead Fire Department responded to a call of a hay bale fire that was threatening a nearby home.
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