Barrhead News

Les Dunford’s contributions to 4-H lauded in 4-H Alberta Magazine

Agricultural Service Board recommends disaster declaration after consultation with local producers, companies and a review of provincial data

Senior boys volleyball team earns silver medal at Alberta Schools Athletic Association 3A Provincial Championship

Justice minister introduces Bill 27 to the house for first reading Nov. 19

Dr. Marvin Brent Wray leaves a long-lasting legacy in Barrhead during a more than 40-year medical career

On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Barrhead and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Festival of Trees, with all the proceeds going to area charities and not-for-profit organizations.

Andreea Resmerita – Leader Staff Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken weathered some criticism over the province’s new plan to address rural crime during a public forum hosted at the Westlock Inn on Nov. 8.

Hennie Mast considers herself one of the lucky ones. Why because she survived the German occupation of Holland during the Second World War. “Not everyone was as fortunate,” she said.

How much is too much? That is the question County of Barrhead councillors asked themselves at their Nov. 5 meeting when deciding what to set the reserve for at a Dec. 4 public auction.