Barrhead News

A Barrhead family woke up to a surprise early Christmas morning, but unfortunately for them it wasn’t the sound of Santa Claus on the roof. It was their fire alarm. On Friday, Dec. 25, at about 4:57 a.m.

A Neerlandia man believes in local government representation. So much so that Arnold Viersen decided to throw his name in the ring to contest the crowded Conservative Party nomination for the soon to be created federal riding of Peace River-Westlock.

Two thousand and fifteen was once again a busy year for not only the community, but also for the staff of the Barrhead Leader.

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.

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.

At the regular meeting of Barrhead County council on Tuesday, Dec. 15, council approved their 2016 interim budgets.

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.

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.

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.

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.