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County of Barrhead council discovers high cost of securing its own gravel site

County of Barrhead council discovers high cost of securing its own gravel site

Councillors approve more than $200,000 contract to consultant in an effort to get surface material lease
County of Barrhead council writes off half of province's property taxes

County of Barrhead council writes off half of province's property taxes

Coun. Bill Lane casts vote against in protest
Legacy of long-time Barrhead surgeon lives on

Legacy of long-time Barrhead surgeon lives on

Four former Barrhead Composite High School grads receive the Dr. B. Bose Nursing Scholarship to help further their education
Barrhead’s big connection event on Sept 5

Barrhead’s big connection event on Sept 5

You won't want to miss this exciting Make the Connection event at the Barrhead Curling Rink on September 5 starting at 3:30 pm
GALLERY: Lawnmower races mowed spectators over with their performances

GALLERY: Lawnmower races mowed spectators over with their performances

The Fort Assiniboine Lawnmower Association had quite the event with 25 racers competing in four classes of machines at the Highridge Market and Mower event on August 24
Justice denies Barrhead man's request for bail in assault case

Justice denies Barrhead man's request for bail in assault case

Crown argued that given his previous criminal record of ignoring court orders and the potential public safety concerns, the accused could not demonstrate why he should be released
Swan Hills RCMP catch break-in suspect "in the act"

Swan Hills RCMP catch break-in suspect "in the act"

Whitecourt man faces a charge of break-and-enter to commit theft following early August incident in Woodlands County
Barrhead Elementary hosts welcome event

Barrhead Elementary hosts welcome event

GALLERY - August 27 Barrhead Elementary School welcomed parents and students to come visit the school, bring their school supplies, check out classrooms and get a tour of the school.
Highridge Hall Hosts Humdinger, mowing up the competition

Highridge Hall Hosts Humdinger, mowing up the competition

Spectators were entertained by the competition of lawnmower races with the engines revving at the Highridge Hall event on August 24
Barrhead Museum miniature trains make tracks

Barrhead Museum miniature trains make tracks

The Northern Alberta Freemo Group of miniature train collectors showed off their spectacular trains on a landscape that stretched through the Barrhead District Historical Museum
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