Barrhead News

“Come out and vote.” With the March 24 County pool plebiscite just six days away, Reeve Bill Lee and Barrhead Mayor Gerry St. Pierre issued this joint plea last Friday. “We very much encourage people to vote,” said Lee.

For 16-year-old Akino Jomaru the best part about coming to Barrhead was making friends and memories. “It was fun. I want to come back,” she smiled. Ken Eda, 17, feels the same way.

A call has gone out for Town and County to share equally the cost of recreational facilities.

About 60 residents of the Dunstable area showed up at Dunstable School March 6 for the County of Barrhead’s public information meeting regarding the new swimming pool’s plebiscite question.

Demolishing a building is as easy as smash, bang, wallop. Isn’t it? Well, not always. In the case of the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, those waiting for a wrecking fest will have to be patient.

The closure of the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre has shocked many people into thinking about the direction of their community. It has also trained a fierce spotlight on Barrhead’s economy and potential to expand.

It’s not traditional English Folk. It’s not Canadian-sounding.

Roberta Peirson’s paintings are like a diary. Many are created during outside workshops or excursions, each one recording a place and time.

Prepare ye for Godspell. The rock musical based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew is coming to Barrhead on Feb. 28 and March 1.

The tax implications of Barrhead County borrowing $5 million for a new swimming pool became clearer last week. County residents can expect to pay about $40 per $100,000 of property tax assessment for 20 years.