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More than 100 County of Barrhead residents benefit from STARS

In the last four years, STARS air ambulance averages 14 Barrhead missions annually

Jul 25, 2024 8:48 AM Read more >

BREAKING: High river streamflow advisory issued for Pembina, Paddle and Freeman Rivers

High Streamflow Advisory for Pembina, Paddle and Freeman Rivers where waters may rise up to one metre with the anticipated rainfall forecasted

Jul 24, 2024 6:51 PM Read more >

More dogs allowed in Barrhead County

Councillors approve animal control bylaw updating rules on dogs, prohibiting wild boars and allowing chickens in some non-agricultural zones

Jul 24, 2024 4:47 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barrhead, Westlock, Athabasca

Jul 24, 2024 11:37 AM Read more >

Neerlandia sitting volleyball player preparing for the Paris Paralympic Games

Heidi Peters set to go to her third Paralympic Games

Jul 24, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Orioles even record with win over NCABL leaders

Home team wins big 11-1 against Parkland Twins

Jul 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Honouring Campsie's Black settlement

Thirteen gravestones replaced at Bethel Baptist Cemetery

Jul 23, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

Trappers Association delivers survival skills musts

Trappers Association attendees get a lessons in survival techniques with Russ Meades.

Jul 23, 2024 9:22 AM Read more >

Lac la Nonne dog survives second coyote attack

Barrhead County dog has been attacked by coyotes twice in his lifetime and has lived to tell about it. Bear is 14 years old and enjoys lounging outside on his porch while he heals from the latest attack.

Jul 22, 2024 5:20 PM Read more >

Forestry and Parks Minister addresses Alberta Trappers Association

Todd Loewen uses Rendezvous & Outdoorsmen Show dinner to talk about province’s plan for grizzlies

Jul 22, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >