Barrhead News

Another year has passed in Barrhead County, and for reeve Bill Lee, it was much like any other year, marked with a series of ups and downs.

Orange pajamas may not sound like the best clothing for an adventure in a far-off place, but Flat Stanley is no ordinary little guy. He can go places, see people and do things most of us can’t, except in our dreams.

There are now three declared candidates to replace Ken Kowalski as the Progressive Conservative representative in Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock after Barrhead’s Tim Schultz threw his hat in the ring last week.

Town Mayor Brian Schulz has an unshakable optimism as 2012 approaches, founded on what he terms Barrhead’s greatest asset – its people. “I am really proud to be mayor,” he said.

The ball is now rolling to gain insight into the Dec. 4 departure of former Supt. Egbert Stang from the Pembina Hills school division.

Egbert Stang is done talking about his time as superintendent of the Pembina Hills school division.

What does Christmas mean to you? A simple question, but one not always easy to answer. The Barrhead Leader took to the streets and garnered a broad spectrum of views.

Barrhead’s local politicians are expressing mixed emotions after hearing that long-time Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Ken Kowalski is retiring from politics after nearly 33 years of serving the community. On Dec.

Egbert Stang is no longer superintendent of the Pembina Hills school division. A four-sentence media release issued late Monday, Dec. 5, said Stang’s last day with the division was Dec. 4. It did not say if Stang resigned or was terminated.

After 33 years representing constituents in and around the Westlock and Barrhead areas, Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Ken Kowalski will not seek another term.