Barrhead News

In 1961, Elks Club volunteers created a small park in Barrhead, near today’s Co-op. Maybe the triangular patch of ground is not that well known outside the neighbourhood.

Brayden Scarlett believes he knows what he must do before next year’s Soap Box Derby – put on some pounds. The five-year-old got off to a flier on Saturday, zipping down the ramp and putting on a performance to make his family proud.

The French Immersion program at Barrhead Composite High School has been suspended for the 2012-13 school year because of low enrolment.

You could say they don’t make them like they used to … The parade of classic models in Barrhead on Saturday was a collector’s dream: 1927 Fords, Buicks, a 1936 International Harvester Pickup, 1938 Nash, Firebirds, Chevrolets, Minis and Volkswagens.

It was a long way to come for breakfast, from Kamloops, B.C. to Barrhead. And if you factor in all costs, the price of enjoying a pancake was probably a bit high.

Barrhead imposed a fire ban last Tuesday amid concern over dry and windy conditions. County councillors agreed to suspend all fire permits, except those for heating and cooking.

Gary Duthler will be retiring this summer as principal of Neerlandia Public Christian School, a position he has held for five years. Here he reflects on the blessing of being chosen by God to prepare children for life.

Residents on 57 Avenue between 46 Street and 43 Street are asking the town to install a four-way stop sign at the intersection of 57 Avenue and 46 Street.

Maureen Kubinec has confirmed she will have constituency offices in Barrhead and Westlock. The new Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA said suitable buildings had been found in both towns.

For decades Sangudo was dying a slow death. As the hamlet prepares to celebrate its 100th homecoming anniversary we look at how the community turned its fortunes around. It takes a crisis to make a community.