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Barrhead couple celebrates 65 years of marriage

Barrhead couple celebrates 65 years of marriage

It is a little bit late, but on Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Town of Barrhead surprised Werner and Betty Engler with a certificate congratulating them on reaching an important milestone – their 65th Wedding anniversary. Barrhead town Coun.
Neerlandia students move into new building

Neerlandia students move into new building

It was moving day at Neerlandia last week, as students and staff at Neerlandia Public Christian School (NPCS) — along with a number of Pembina Hills maintenance staff and parent volunteers — moved into their new replacement school.
County approves interim budgets, issues with Library Board operating

County approves interim budgets, issues with Library Board operating

At the regular meeting of Barrhead County council on Tuesday, Dec. 15, council approved their 2016 interim budgets.
Old Canadian Reformed Church to be repurposed

Old Canadian Reformed Church to be repurposed

Barrhead town council unanimously gave second and third readings to a land use bylaw, which would allow a developer to convert a former church into a residential dwelling. On Tuesday, Dec.
Questions about Syria and how to help

Questions about Syria and how to help

The second meeting for residents concerned about the Syrian refugee crisis, held at the Barrhead United Church on Wednesday, Dec. 9, drew more support from the community and brought more definitive answers to some of the questions people have.
Black tie event brings community together

Black tie event brings community together

The first annual Fireman’s Ball, held at the Barrhead Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 5, was a success comparable to the Festival of Trees’ fundraising gala on Nov. 28 with regards to turnout.
Local skaters showcase their abilities during annual Christmas Gala

Local skaters showcase their abilities during annual Christmas Gala

The skaters in the Barrhead Figure Skating Club are preparing to show how far they have progressed this year during the club’s annual Christmas Gala on Thursday, Dec. 10.
BCHS RAP student named Chamber 's student of the month

BCHS RAP student named Chamber 's student of the month

You might say automotives is a part of this month’s Barrhead and District Chamber of Commerce’s student of the month, Ray Barendregt.
Gryphons bring home provincial title

Gryphons bring home provincial title

The Barrhead Composite High School Senior Boys Gryphons volleyball team captured the provincial high school championship on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Grande Prairie, losing only one set in the process.
Agricultural land rezoned urban and commercial in Neerlandia

Agricultural land rezoned urban and commercial in Neerlandia

At the regular meeting of Barrhead County Council on Dec. 1, assembled council met with a delegation representing the Neerlandia Co-op’s interest in having a liquor store and discussed an amendment to Land-Use Bylaw No. 5-2010.
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