Barrhead News

When the Town of Barrhead hands over control of its ambulance system to Alberta Health Services on April 1, 2012, area residents will not see any change in the level of service they have become accustomed to, says mayor Brian Schulz.

Say “Justin Bieber” and the name is enough to catch the interest of teenage girls everywhere. Say “I’ve met Justin Bieber” and the interest will probably turn into a frenzy of excitement.

Customers looking for pork at the Freson Bros. IGA in Barrhead now have the opportunity to buy meat that can be traced back to the farm where it was raised and slaughtered. The Freson Bros.

Another name has been added to the list of contenders to replace longtime Barrhead-Morinville-Westock MLA Ken Kowalski. Morinville mayor Lloyd Bertschi announced his intention to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in the riding on Jan.

Kale Kenneth Rentz will forever be known as Barrhead’s 2012 New Year’s baby after coming into the world at 3:36 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Westlock County Coun. Bert Seatter is the fourth person to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination for the Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock constituency. He made the announcement on Dec.

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.