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BREAKING NEWS: PHRD chairman Doug Fleming dies

BREAKING NEWS: PHRD chairman Doug Fleming dies

Pembina Hills regional division chairman Doug Fleming died yesterday. Fleming had been absent from PHRD meetings for several weeks for medical reasons, but recently returned. Yesterday the board’s Acting Supt.
Police shooting leaves Onoway man dead

Police shooting leaves Onoway man dead

Onoway residents have been left reeling after two RCMP officers shot and killed a man during a domestic disturbance shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 11.
AHS takeover won't affect ambulance service quality: Mayor

AHS takeover won't affect ambulance service quality: Mayor

When the Town of Barrhead hands over control of its ambulance system to Alberta Health Services on April 1, 2012, area residents will not see any change in the level of service they have become accustomed to, says mayor Brian Schulz.
Barrhead's Michael Ward performs on X Factor with Justin Bieber

Barrhead's Michael Ward performs on X Factor with Justin Bieber

Say “Justin Bieber” and the name is enough to catch the interest of teenage girls everywhere. Say “I’ve met Justin Bieber” and the interest will probably turn into a frenzy of excitement.
Hogging the market

Hogging the market

Customers looking for pork at the Freson Bros. IGA in Barrhead now have the opportunity to buy meat that can be traced back to the farm where it was raised and slaughtered. The Freson Bros.
Morinville mayor steps into race to succeed Kowalski

Morinville mayor steps into race to succeed Kowalski

Another name has been added to the list of contenders to replace longtime Barrhead-Morinville-Westock MLA Ken Kowalski. Morinville mayor Lloyd Bertschi announced his intention to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in the riding on Jan.
And baby makes five

And baby makes five

Kale Kenneth Rentz will forever be known as Barrhead’s 2012 New Year’s baby after coming into the world at 3:36 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Westlock County Coun. Bert Seatter joins the PC race

Westlock County Coun. Bert Seatter joins the PC race

Westlock County Coun. Bert Seatter is the fourth person to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination for the Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock constituency. He made the announcement on Dec.
Reeve says 2011 a good year despite some low points

Reeve says 2011 a good year despite some low points

Another year has passed in Barrhead County, and for reeve Bill Lee, it was much like any other year, marked with a series of ups and downs.
Barrhead student's Flat Stanley is a hit in Ontario

Barrhead student's Flat Stanley is a hit in Ontario

Orange pajamas may not sound like the best clothing for an adventure in a far-off place, but Flat Stanley is no ordinary little guy. He can go places, see people and do things most of us can’t, except in our dreams.
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