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The crack of the bat still may sound in Barrhead

The crack of the bat still may sound in Barrhead

Barrhead Minor Baseball Association investigating the possibility of a modified softball program
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Barrhead FCSS now offering curbside visits

Barrhead FCSS now offering curbside visits

Provincial Alberta Social Services COVID-19 grant allows non-profit society allows them to expand their services to help vulnerable populations
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Canada Day celebrations around the corner

Canada Day celebrations around the corner

Reverse parade and drive-in fireworks show in the works 
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Local MLA says Bill 16 will help improve the way victim services are provided

Local MLA says Bill 16 will help improve the way victim services are provided

Glenn van Dijken said working group will learn what is working and what isn’t to help create new improved victims services model
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Voters say no to separate school in Athabasca

Voters say no to separate school in Athabasca

Two-thirds of eligible voters were against bringing a separate school to town
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Muskeg Creek bridges washed out

Muskeg Creek bridges washed out

Town looking at replacement options 
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AU to Light the Night June 25

AU to Light the Night June 25

University is celebrating its 50th anniversary
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Barrhead Community VSU has concerns over Bill 16

Barrhead Community VSU has concerns over Bill 16

VSU program manager Heidi Magus says VSUs are concerned about the government taking money from the Victim of Crime Fund to pay for other crime reduction initiatives
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The Grand Union Hotel tour

The Grand Union Hotel tour

New manager refutes calls the historic building should be condemned
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County of Barrhead municipal office reopens to public

County of Barrhead municipal office reopens to public

County manager Debby Oyarzun says plans are in the works to resume in-person council meetings
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