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And then there were three

And then there were three

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.
Mayor upbeat about 2012

Mayor upbeat about 2012

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.
Request made seeking details of Stang's departure

Request made seeking details of Stang's departure

The ball is now rolling to gain insight into the Dec. 4 departure of former Supt. Egbert Stang from the Pembina Hills school division.
Stang sheds no light on abrupt departure

Stang sheds no light on abrupt departure

Egbert Stang is done talking about his time as superintendent of the Pembina Hills school division.
So what does Christmas mean to you?

So what does Christmas mean to you?

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.
Mayor and reeve wish Kowalski 'all the best' in retirement

Mayor and reeve wish Kowalski 'all the best' in retirement

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.
Stang out at Pembina Hills, questions remain unanswered

Stang out at Pembina Hills, questions remain unanswered

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.
Farewell to an Alberta icon

Farewell to an Alberta icon

After 33 years representing constituents in and around the Westlock and Barrhead areas, Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Ken Kowalski will not seek another term.
There's no excuse to be alone on Christmas Day

There's no excuse to be alone on Christmas Day

Although the Christmas season is a time to gather with friends and family and reconnect after a time apart, for some people it’s a lonely time because they have no one to come together with.
BREAKING NEWS: Egbert Stang out as Pembina Hills Supt.

BREAKING NEWS: Egbert Stang out as Pembina Hills Supt.

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 as division superintendent was Sunday, Dec. 4.
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