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Showing the province what a rural school can do

Barrhead Elementary School indoor track team puts up some fast times at the Running Room Indoor Games finishing ahead of city schools

Mar 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

AU study shows Canadians want to learn new skills to keep up at work

Struggle between choosing hard and soft skills looms for many in the workforce

Mar 22, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

U19 Pembina Royals set to host provincials

Three-day tournament runs March 24-26 at the Rotary Spirit Centre

Mar 22, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Raid leads to recovery of stolen trailer and quad

A 64-year-old Busby man face a handful of stolen property charges

Mar 21, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Village to hold fourth byelection since 2021

Coun. Starla Sydia resigned March 2

Mar 21, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Hoping to trap Alberta Trappers Association with joint bid

Town of Barrhead looks to partner with Ag society to present joint bid to the trappers association to host 2024 provincial trade show

Mar 21, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Calling Lake man gets three-and-a-half years in jail for brutal assault

Chester Gladue calls it a mistake and that he’s “trying to make some changes in his life”

Mar 21, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Municipality has yet to take a formal position on solar power project

Issue will be back in front of Westlock County council March 28

Mar 21, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Sharks and T-Birds competitive at provincials

St. Mary senior boys post 1-2 mark 1A provincials, while R.F. Staples’ senior girls go 2-2 at 3A championships

Mar 20, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Murder of Edmonton police officers “resonates” locally

Barrhead mayor, a 20-year RCMP vet, calls March 16 murder of EPS officers “just another needless tragedy”

Mar 20, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >