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Bracing for increase in domestic abuse cases

Barrhead Thrive outreach mentor expects the stresses due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, such as isolation and job losses will mean a significant spike in domestic violence

Apr 21, 2020 11:21 AM Read more >

Helping those who can’t help themselves

Barrhead Animal Rescue Society continues to help displaced animals despite COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 20, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Alberta reports four more deaths from COVID-19, 105 new confirmed cases

“These are reminders of why we are collectively working to prevent spread of this virus."

Apr 20, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Health care aides to get $2 per hour wage top-up

Province announces $24.5M advance to operators of continuing care centres to help with immediate cost pressures due to COVID-19

Apr 20, 2020 4:54 PM Read more >

Kenney calls for more help from feds to deal with devastating impact to oil industry

"Hundreds of thousands of Canadian jobs are on the line.”

Apr 20, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Four more Albertans die of COVID-19; 241 new cases reported

Apr 19, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >

Navigating small business finances during and after COVID-19

It is important for businesses and non-profits to be aware of all options available

Apr 19, 2020 6:25 AM Read more >

Alberta reports 165 new cases of COVID-19, one more death

Nearly half of all cases have recovered

Apr 18, 2020 4:18 PM Read more >

Ensuring the business of governance

County of Barrhead manager tells councillors the steps administration is taking to make sure core services will be delivered to residents during the coronavirus pandemic

Apr 18, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Update: Two suspects exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms cough on arresting officers in Mayerthorpe

County of Barrhead woman to appear in Provincial Court in Mayerthorpe on June 25

Apr 17, 2020 6:25 PM Read more >

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