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Planetarium, laser tagging on F4 Day

Planetarium, laser tagging on F4 Day

Ever gaze into the night sky and wonder about constellations and planets? The galaxy can often appear far too big to navigate or comprehend. Help, however, is on its way in the shape of a portable planetarium.
A goal two years in the making

A goal two years in the making

Next month, 10-year-old Keana Bauer will be saying goodbye to her long brown hair, but this will be no regular haircut.
Many business owners see delay in Christmas shopping

Many business owners see delay in Christmas shopping

Barrhead merchants are ever-thankful and enthusiastic about people in the community who choose to do their shopping locally. Buying from stores in town, rather than venturing elsewhere, is what keeps small communities like Barrhead thriving.
County urged to show leadership on pool

County urged to show leadership on pool

Barrhead County Council’s position on the proposed pool has been called a “slap in the face” of the Agrena Society, the Town council and local residents.
County water and sewer rates edge up

County water and sewer rates edge up

Barrhead county water and sewer utility rates have crept up. Residents in Manola, Neerlandia and the MacGillvray subdivision will be affected by the increase.
Tea, goodies and donations for good causes

Tea, goodies and donations for good causes

Dressed in a striking red top, Marge Gallatin sips tea from a china cup imprinted with flowers. Next to her is Gerry Kruse, also immaculately attired.
Mayor grapples with pool dilemma

Mayor grapples with pool dilemma

Barrhead enters the new year facing a $2 million dilemma over the swimming pool project. Mayor Gerry St. Pierre says the County’s $5m spending cap on the pool means other funding sources may be required.
Barrhead 's New Year 's baby

Barrhead 's New Year 's baby

Barrhead didn’t have to wait long for the first baby of 2014 to arrive. Wrapped in a blanket and cradled in her mother’s arms, one-day-old Keelie Darlene Wilson was getting ready to leave Barrhead Hospital Jan. 2.
Theme of togetherness at BES Christmas assembly

Theme of togetherness at BES Christmas assembly

“We are the world, we are the children …” For several minutes Barrhead Elementary School gym throbbed to the sounds of 1985, sounds of hope, yearning and togetherness.
New warning about snow ridge problem

New warning about snow ridge problem

A photo taken by Barrhead County resident Peter Nesterchuk appears to highlight the potential danger of careless snow clearing. The picture shows icy ridges on the road. “It’s a big problem for drivers,” said Nesterchuk, who lives in Bloomsbury.
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