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Young musicians off to Carnegie Hall

Young musicians off to Carnegie Hall

Most musicians can only dream about being able to play at New York’s Carnegie Hall. For Barrhead Composite High School students Megan Wruk, Grade 12, and Joel Toews, Grade 11, it’s a reality.
Town council decides to scrap proposed liquor bylaw

Town council decides to scrap proposed liquor bylaw

Town council has voted unanimously to scrap a proposed bylaw that would reduce the hours of operation for local liquor stores and off sales at local drinking establishments.
Fort Assiniboine senior high school program may cease to exist

Fort Assiniboine senior high school program may cease to exist

The fate of the senior high school program at Fort Assiniboine School will be decided in the spring. Pembina Hills Regional Division No.
Haiti trip teaches valuable lessons

Haiti trip teaches valuable lessons

Within 15 minutes of getting off the plane in the Haitian capital of Port au Prince, Barrhead’s Khiya Kooger, 15, knew she would never look at the world the same again.
Hennessey family has no expectations for inquiry

Hennessey family has no expectations for inquiry

Sandy Hennessey believes the truth of what actually happened during one of the darkest days in Canadian history won’t be revealed at the fatality inquiry that started Monday at a courthouse in Stony Plain, but she wants to be there just the same.
Artist's life unfolds in her work

Artist's life unfolds in her work

For Tammy Taylor, art is about telling the story of her life. Taylor is the Artist of the Month for the Barrhead Art Club, and she will have her work on display Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the art gallery.
House fire destroys 30 years of memories

House fire destroys 30 years of memories

No one was injured in a residential fire that has left a local family homeless. Barrhead firefighters responded to the call at 11:34 a.m. Dec. 28.
BCHS students connect with soldier in Kandahar

BCHS students connect with soldier in Kandahar

A standing ovation was a true indication of Barrhead Composite High School’s support for Canadian soldiers serving on missions away from home. The ovation came at the end of a long-distance conversation between Spruce Grove native Cpl.
Human imprint destroying Alberta's lakes, rivers, and fish species: Expert

Human imprint destroying Alberta's lakes, rivers, and fish species: Expert

As the "human footprint" of development, urban sprawl and massive farming continues unabated - while crucial wetlands keep disappearing - the impact on Alberta lakes and rivers is becoming increasingly devastating. That message from Dr.
Barrhead Country Quilters work hard on Quilt of Valour project

Barrhead Country Quilters work hard on Quilt of Valour project

To do their part to honour Canadian soldiers past and present, two dozen members of the Barrhead Country Quilters worked for months to design a quilt to be donated to the national Quilt of Valour (QOV) organization.
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