Barrhead News

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.

Next month, 10-year-old Keana Bauer will be saying goodbye to her long brown hair, but this will be no regular haircut.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

“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.

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.