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Town responds to county 's motion delaying future capital expenditures

Town responds to county 's motion delaying future capital expenditures

Barrhead County is not operating in good faith in regards to the pool. That was the consensus the Town of Barrhead councillors expressed on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at their regular council meeting. In the Oct.
Field of Honour waiting for Remembrance Day

Field of Honour waiting for Remembrance Day

The leaves fall gently on the graves of soldiers, who fought proudly for their country, and blowing in the wind among the gravestones is small, but meaningful Canadian flags.
Council responds to letter regarding funds for Aquatic Centre

Council responds to letter regarding funds for Aquatic Centre

It was during a Special Meeting Sept. 25 that County Council received a letter from Town Council in regards to the Aquatic Centre, and that letter was addressed during their regular Council meeting on Oct. 7.
Fireworks by-law may come to Barrhead

Fireworks by-law may come to Barrhead

The residents in and around Barrhead may be required to take a few extra steps if they are looking to celebrate any event with fireworks.
Fire Prevention Open House teaches kids fire safety

Fire Prevention Open House teaches kids fire safety

Smoke could be seen rising into the sky during the Fire Prevention Open House at the Barrhead Fire Services on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The excitement started with free hot dogs, hamburgers, and pop, all courtesy of Freson Bros.
Town council looks into smoking bylaw

Town council looks into smoking bylaw

Smokers in Barrhead may soon have to think twice about where they light up, even if they are outside, after town council discussed the possibility of enacting a smoking bylaw.
Reading their way around the world

Reading their way around the world

The students of Barrhead Elementary School are trying to read their way around the world by keeping track of the number of minutes the students spend with a book in their hands. Their first stop is in St.
TFWP seeing some changes

TFWP seeing some changes

Northplex Ltd. builds modular homes, and employs over 80 foreign workers through their Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and soon that program will be seeing some major changes, and not only for this company.
Shawn Hennessey given daytime parole

Shawn Hennessey given daytime parole

It was an emotional and happy day for Shawn Hennessey, who after nine years was granted daytime parole on Tuesday Sept. 23, at the Bowden Penitentiary.
County meets with Municipal Affairs regarding amalgamation

County meets with Municipal Affairs regarding amalgamation

The members of County Council met Thursday, Sept. 25, for a special meeting regarding the amalgamation of the Town and County Councils.
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