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Barrhead Mayor confident majority of residents support current aquatic centre concept

Barrhead Mayor confident majority of residents support current aquatic centre concept

If Barrhead town residents vote no in the upcoming plebiscite, a new aquatic centre could be delayed as long as three to four years. That is the opinion of Town of Barrhead Mayor, Gerry St. Pierre.
Residents get their say at the first pool open house

Residents get their say at the first pool open house

Barrhead area residents had their first opportunity to get the latest information and voice their opinion about the proposed aquatic centre during a town-sponsored open house on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Seniors Drop-in Centre.
Man on own-recognizance charged with attempted murder

Man on own-recognizance charged with attempted murder

A man was denied release after being charged with attempted murder at the Alberta Provincial Courthouse on Wednesday, September 16. According to a media release issued on September 14, by Alberta RCMP Media Relations Officer Sgt.
Fire department looking for new recruits

Fire department looking for new recruits

The Barrhead Fire Department is looking for a few good men and women. Actually, they are looking for a lot of them. On Saturday, Sept.
Hot lunch program looks to the community for help

Hot lunch program looks to the community for help

No child should go hungry. That is the philosophy behind the FCSS Hot Lunch Program at Barrhead Elementary School.
Fire department receptive to ladder truck demonstration

Fire department receptive to ladder truck demonstration

The Barrhead Fire Department is hoping it will soon have a new piece of equipment. On Wednesday, Sept.
WRA Finals marks special anniversary

WRA Finals marks special anniversary

The organizers of the Wildrose Rodeo Finals are promising once again to showcase the best rodeo talent in northern Alberta. Starting on Thursday, for four days, Barrhead will play host to the Wildrose Rodeo Association Finals (WRA).
Local artist proves perseverance is important

Local artist proves perseverance is important

They say music soothes even the most savage beast, but if that is true, then art must be its therapist.
New kid on the block extremely bad for you

New kid on the block extremely bad for you

What looks like an innocent looking flower with a pleasant scent, blooming only at night, is in actuality, a noxious, invasive and deadly plant.
Pleading the case, Making Waves makes waves

Pleading the case, Making Waves makes waves

At the regular meeting of county council on Tuesday, a member of the group Making Waves – Yes For Progress, Rita Lyster, asked assembled counsellors to be leaders of the county.
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