Barrhead News

Four years after a former Pembina Hills superintendent left the division under mysterious circumstances, the reason is now clear — $29,000 in fraudulent expense claims. Richard Harvey pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 in a Newfoundland courtroom Jan. 22, and he was sentenced to one year of house arrest. Judge Lori Marshall also ordered him to repay $29,061.71 within 30 days, according to a CBC news report.

The Barrhead Rotary Music Festival is celebrating 35 years, and is calling out to all musicians interested in participating in the weeklong event from March 9 to 14.

Come spring or summer, residents living in MacGill Estates may have their concerns addressed regarding the road that connects their subdivision with the highway.

Yellowhead Member of Parliament Jim Eglinski, is making his way across the region to meet those living in the communities he represents in Parliament. On Thursday, Jan.

A man of many talents. That is what the crowd who attended the Arts Council show on Wednesday, Jan 14, said about Robert Post. With an act that was filled with wonder and comical twists, Post managed to keep the crowd both laughing and curious.

Two St Albert RCMP officers are in hospital and one is in “grave” condition after a lone gunman at the Apex Casino shot them early this morning. Ths supect has since been located by RCMP after a morning long manhunt.

The Agricultural Society Board (ASB) hosted their Annual Appreciation Supper at Summerdale Hall on Thursday, Jan. 8, as a way to honour those who make significant contributions to ASB and the County of Barrhead.

Late on Saturday, Jan. 3 the Barrhead Health Care Centre celebrated the first birth of the New Year. At 10:58 p.m., Jodi Arseneault and D.J.

Main Street is the hub of any community, and in order to keep that core alive local businessmen and women encourage everyone to do one thing, shop locally.

Barrhead local, and business owner Dave Sawatzky is proud to once again take the reins as President of the Barrhead Chamber of Commerce.