Barrhead News

Concerned and frustrated Barrhead citizens were glad to receive an informative visit from Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities Frank Oberle last week.

Raised on a farm, Rianne Bouma has learned to be safety-minded, can fix machinery and do an oil change. At school, she has studied woodwork, welding and auto service technology. At her 4-H club, she has acquired public speaking skills.

Hungry for a second bite at the Taste of Barrhead? Well here’s some news to savour – the event is back on September 28. “It’s a go,” declared Barrhead Public Library director Elaine Dickie, one of the organizers. “It was huge last year.

Local MLA Maureen Kubinec is “not happy” with the handling of proposed changes to the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program. Kubinec told Barrhead Town Council she believed plans could have been communicated better.

There is a school in Barrhead that rarely – if ever – shouts its name. Many people walking nearby are probably unaware of its presence. It boasts no big building, no grand signs, no website and no brochure on its courses.

They have stories to tell, wisdom to share, and volunteer hours to give. They are Barrhead’s seniors, and last week was all theirs.

They looked immaculate. Uniforms clean and pressed, shirts tucked, black shoes gleaming. Their postures were also impressive, whether marching or standing to attention. The impression was of correct military bearing, focus and a serious attitude.

The beat of drums and singing voices could be heard coming from Main Street last week, as individuals gathered to protest the cuts to Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) that have recently come to light.

Stilt walkers love the high life.

Associated Ambulance is to move from the Emergency Response Centre to a new building this summer. The move is likely to take place in July and means the Town of Barrhead’s ERC will lose $3,000 a month in rent.