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Barrhead RCMP welcomes new member

Barrhead RCMP welcomes new member

The Barrhead RCMP has welcomed another member to their detachment, Const. Nick Crowther. Growing up watching family members work for the RCMP just helped build his dream to one day join the force.
Curtis Powder arrested after evading police for two weeks

Curtis Powder arrested after evading police for two weeks

Barrhead RCMP arrested 31-year-old Curtis Powder on Wednesday, Jan. 28, after pursuing him for two weeks. Powder was arrested and charged with two counts of assault after his girlfriend and her brother were beaten at her residence in Barrhead on Jan.
Neerlandia based non-profit organization aims high

Neerlandia based non-profit organization aims high

Emily Wierenga did not start out to set up a non-profit organization, but that all changed after the mother of two, soon to be three children, went on a trip to Uganada and Rwanda in January of 2014 with World Help.
A man who didn 't have the heart to quit

A man who didn 't have the heart to quit

Ralph Leas is a man who has spent his life helping others, and that is why he joined the Barrhead Elks Lodge, so he could share his passion.
Treacherous road conditions keep emergency crews busy

Treacherous road conditions keep emergency crews busy

Three people were treated and released from the Barrhead Health Care Centre after receiving minor injuries when their vehicle slid off the road and rolled over into the ditch on Hwy. 18, near Range Road 20. At about noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21 the Barrhead Fire Department was called out to a report of a single vehicle roll over.
Harvey pleads guilty to fraud

Harvey pleads guilty to fraud

Four years after a former Pembina Hills superintendent left the division under mysterious circumstances, the reason is now clear — $29,000 in fraudulent expense claims. Richard Harvey pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 in a Newfoundland courtroom Jan. 22, and he was sentenced to one year of house arrest. Judge Lori Marshall also ordered him to repay $29,061.71 within 30 days, according to a CBC news report.
The Barrhead Rotary Music Festival reaches a new milestone

The Barrhead Rotary Music Festival reaches a new milestone

The Barrhead Rotary Music Festival is celebrating 35 years, and is calling out to all musicians interested in participating in the weeklong event from March 9 to 14.
MacGill Estate residents take their concerns to Barrhead Town Council

MacGill Estate residents take their concerns to Barrhead Town Council

Come spring or summer, residents living in MacGill Estates may have their concerns addressed regarding the road that connects their subdivision with the highway.
MP joins Chamber to discuss concerns across the province

MP joins Chamber to discuss concerns across the province

Yellowhead Member of Parliament Jim Eglinski, is making his way across the region to meet those living in the communities he represents in Parliament. On Thursday, Jan.
A tough act to follow

A tough act to follow

A man of many talents. That is what the crowd who attended the Arts Council show on Wednesday, Jan 14, said about Robert Post. With an act that was filled with wonder and comical twists, Post managed to keep the crowd both laughing and curious.
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