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Crown council explains to council what happened in court case

Crown council explains to council what happened in court case

Crown council is just as frustrated as anyone else in the increase in crime and some of the sentences criminals are receiving. That is what Jeff Morrison, chief crown prosecutor, told town council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Barrhead still a safe community despite increase in crime rate

Barrhead still a safe community despite increase in crime rate

Sgt. Bobb Dodds, Barrhead RCMP detachment commander, had some good news and bad news to report to Barrhead town council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Survivor of Nazi occupied Netherlands tells BCHS students her story

Survivor of Nazi occupied Netherlands tells BCHS students her story

Henny Mast remembers it well. On May 10, 1940 the first Nazi German troops crossed the border of the Netherlands and they didn’t leave the area until the second half of 1944. At least not in the area Mast lived with her family.
Concerned residents face county council over oiling decision

Concerned residents face county council over oiling decision

At the regular meeting of Barrhead County Council on Tuesday, Nov. 3, residents of R.R. 60 assembled to voice their concerns over the council’s decision to end the practice of oiling in their area.
Light Up brightening up Main Street

Light Up brightening up Main Street

Watch Main Street come to life during the annual Christmas Light Up on Friday, Nov. 13. Families, friends and business owners are all invited to take part in the festivities and celebrate the Christmas season on Main Street.
The radio in World War II - Part 1

The radio in World War II - Part 1

Every year we have fewer war veterans left, who fought in World War II. Yet, there are still some seniors in our midst who have vivid memories of living through that war. What follows is a true account of my father’s story.
Barrhead FCSS executive director moves on

Barrhead FCSS executive director moves on

For those people visiting the Barrhead and District FCSS there are days they may feel the absence of long time FCSS employee, Linda Mueller.
Businesses recognized during first Annual Business Excellence Awards

Businesses recognized during first Annual Business Excellence Awards

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Barrhead business owners gathered at the Barrhead Golf and Country Club to celebrate their successes during the first Annual Business Excellence Awards.
Barrhead 's Parks and Recreation director leaves for a new opportunity

Barrhead 's Parks and Recreation director leaves for a new opportunity

It came as a surprise to everyone involved, including Sue Keenan, but after serving for two years as Parks and Recreation director for the Town of Barrhead, she will be moving on to take on her next challenge.
Town of Barrhead hosts one last information session before vote

Town of Barrhead hosts one last information session before vote

Barrhead area residents had one last chance to get the latest information and voice their opinions about the proposed aquatic centre at the last of a series of informational open houses at Neerlandia Public Christian School on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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