Barrhead News

“It’s absolutely awesome.” Seventy-five-year-old Mazie Moebes could barely contain her delight after news last week she never thought she would hear.

For Rich Valley Fair read rich family fun. Okay, it rained a fair bit on Friday night, forcing organizers to cancel the gymkhana and ranch roping, but there was still a wealth of entertainment.

As staff from local Co-operatives prepared for Saturday’s big party, they may well have experienced a few jitters.

What a 100th birthday celebration it turned out to be. From the moment a full bus left Barrhead in glorious morning sunshine, to the moment it returned to an early summer evening’s warmth, the party-going passengers ensured St.

The drive for a four-way stop sign at a controversial Barrhead junction has hit a dead end.

A company planning a $12 million gravel operation has pledged to become a good corporate partner and sponsor in Barrhead. Fort McMurray-based Stony Valley Contracting Ltd.

As Neerlandia’s 100th birthday draws nearer, six individuals who have known Neerlandia longer than most took a trip down memory lane. Sitting around a table on a quiet Thursday afternoon, the small group reminisced on their early years in the hamlet.

You are passionate about history, you love repairing old artifacts, you like dealing with people. What better job than working in a museum? It is a question that Sheldon King has no trouble answering.

When you’re looking for something new and exciting in a community you’ve come to know well, or you’re a tourist in search of a unique experience, sometimes it’s best to take the road less traveled.

Some raised concerns about traffic, noise, pollution and safety, some worried about environmental impact, particularly on the Athabasca River. Others came to listen and learn, others voiced support.