Barrhead News

Sometimes good comes out of bad. A lawyer in a workplace accident case proposed a “creative sentence” for her client – providing funds for an online job safety course.

Several members of the Meadowview 4-H Club had an enjoyable learning opportunity at the end of Aug. when they traveled down to Olds for the annual Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo.

In 1952, eight-year-old Elaine Toma placed a post on the “Pen-pals Wanted” page in the Family Herald. Halfway across the country, Alice Wessenger in Burlington, Ontario was one of the first to answer.

Joy, excitement, and utter relief. Gerry St. Pierre experienced a mix of emotions last week on learning he was to become Barrhead’s new Mayor.

About 40 years ago Colleen Stein's parents built Barrhead Trailer Court, providing a start for young people hoping to get on the property ladder. It is a legacy she and sister, Diana, inherited once their father, Adolf, died in 1997.

In Barrhead Trailer Court, some tenants refer to their community as a family. They pride themselves on looking out for each other – one day it could be babysitting a neighbour’s child, the next minding a pet or running an errand.

Cari Blum is no stranger to the warmth and hospitatlity of the High River people. As part of Barrhead area gospel group Joyful Melody Trio with Colleen Durocher, and Joyce Dietrich, she has entertained in the community.

Students entered into a whirlwind of future possibilities last week at the annual GROWTH Alberta Growing Opportunities School Expo, held at Barrhead Composite High School Oct. 18. Spread throughout two gymnasiums from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Members of the public were given the opportunity to hear from the 10 candidates running for county council at the all candidates forum held at the Multi-Purpose Room Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

Members of the public were given the opportunity to hear from the candidates running for mayor and town council at the all candidates forum held at the Multi-Purpose Room Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Gerry St.