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Principals to change schools

Principals to change schools

Three principals are preparing to switch schools. Dave Garbutt is leaving Barrhead Composite High School to take over at Westlock’s R.F. Staples. Replacing him at BCHS is Westlock Elementary School head Steven Kaplan. Meanwhile, R.F.
BCHS Quebec Trip 2014

BCHS Quebec Trip 2014

From April 10th – April 16th, 2014, a small group of Barrhead Composite High School students embarked on a journey of culture, history and gastronomy. Our tour began with the eight of us leaving BCHS at 3 a.m., to arrive in Montreal at 3 p.m.
Recreation fees to rise

Recreation fees to rise

Fees for using the Town’s Parks and Recreation facilities are to go up on Sept. 1. Charges are also to be introduced in 2015 for soccer programs at Cecil Martin Park and Beaver Brook.
Annual Antique Car Run May 31

Annual Antique Car Run May 31

Downtown Barrhead will soon be like taking a step back in time. On May 31, dozens of beautifully restored antique vehicles will line Main Street for all to see and admire.
Opportunities abound for Footworks at new Main Street location

Opportunities abound for Footworks at new Main Street location

Change and opportunity float on the horizon for Footworks Dance Academy. The studio has set up shop at a new location on Main Street, in the space formerly occupied by Picture This Alberta.
Day of Honour remembers the fallen

Day of Honour remembers the fallen

Like many young Canadian servicemen, Kyle Merrell has walked through the valley of the shadow of death. The 25-year-old from Nova Scotia served in Afghanistan with the 2 Royal Canadian Regiment between 2010 and 2012.
Chamber Gala and Tailgate Party raise over $15,000

Chamber Gala and Tailgate Party raise over $15,000

The Seniors Drop In Centre was packed with over 200 people for the Chamber of Commerce Spring Gala May 2. The event, along with the Career Tailgate Party at the local high school earlier that day, raised a grand total of about $15,500.
From the oil fields to the theatre business

From the oil fields to the theatre business

Barrhead, say hello to Patrick and Sheana McKeen, new owners of the Roxy Theatre. They took over the theatre from Jim and Mary Carnegie on Thursday, May 1. The changeover represents a leap into the unknown for the couple.
Tailgate Party showcases work of students

Tailgate Party showcases work of students

The delicious smell of freshly cooked meat wafted through the air at Barrhead Composite High School last week, as students hosted a Career Tailgate Party. The event, which began at 11 a.m.
Town changes its engineering company

Town changes its engineering company

For many years the names DCL Siemens and Town of Barrhead have been almost inseparable. Now the relationship has cooled. So much so the Town has turned to another engineering company – Opus Stewart Weir.
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