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Library gives young artists an opportunity to shine

Library gives young artists an opportunity to shine

Calling all young artists. Back by popular demand, the Barrhead Public Library is once again holding its annual Sparks: Fine Arts Camp starting on Aug. 17.
Barrhead RCMP see spike in theft and property crimes

Barrhead RCMP see spike in theft and property crimes

In the last four years the number of crimes in the Barrhead area has doubled. At least the number of crimes members of the local detachment of the RCMP have had to deal with. That is what Barrhead RCMP detachment commander, Sgt.
Young hopeful brings first win to Canada

Young hopeful brings first win to Canada

There’s something to be said about growing up in a small town, especially when you win an award.
Nearly one million gallons lost

Nearly one million gallons lost

Somewhere along the Neerlandia/Northplex line, there is a leak. According to utilities officer Barry Billey, who spoke to County Council this week, it is estimated that in 2013, about 800,000 gallons of water were lost or unaccounted for.
Wiese family decides to move on after 15 years

Wiese family decides to move on after 15 years

It is the end of an era. After 15 years Barrhead’s Vince Wiese and his family, nicknamed Barrhead’s First Family of Fitness, will pass on the reins. About a week ago.
Children are not the only ones impacted by pool closure

Children are not the only ones impacted by pool closure

A group of Barrhead area seniors want people to know that young people are not the only ones who are inconvenienced by the lack of a pool facility in the area. On Friday, June 26, at the Barrhead Town council’s special meeting, mayor Gerry St.
Fort Assiniboine fire department prepares for water rescues

Fort Assiniboine fire department prepares for water rescues

The Fort Assiniboine Fire Department is a lot like the Boy Scouts, they always want to be prepared.
Where the present ends, the future begins

Where the present ends, the future begins

The Barrhead Composite High School Class of 2015 may have closed one chapter of their journey, but they opened another.
Aquatic centre project delayed because of petition

Aquatic centre project delayed because of petition

Construction of the new aquatic centre will be delayed. Depending on which Barrhead town councillor you talk to the delay could be as short as three months or a year to more than a year.
Petition organizers submit pool petition

Petition organizers submit pool petition

Now the waiting begins. On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, Chuck Hambling and Manfred John officially handed in a petition asking Barrhead Town council to reconsider the current aquatic centre project.
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