Local News

Continued vandalism at Centennial Park a worry for non-profit

Lions Club incurring more costs to clean up constant damages

Sep 13, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Students and staff welcome new R.F. Staples principal

Darcy Kirkham wants to rebuild school culture, reconnect students and staff

Sep 13, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Woman faces huge fine and restitution following July dog attack

Westlock woman surrendered dog, which has been put down

Sep 13, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead to host 2022 Wildrose Rodeo finals this Sept. 15-18

40th anniversary of Wildrose Rodeo Association to be celebrated with appearance by past champions on Saturday night

Sep 13, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Jackpine tournament hits a grand slam for the Stollery

Annual Jackpine slo-pitch tournament in Fort Assiniboine has raised more than $80,000 for the children’s hospital in five years

Sep 13, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II leaves a hole in many local resident’s lives

Former Barrhead Leader reporter reminisces over the time he had tea with the Queen

Sep 12, 2022 2:03 PM Read more >

Highway 63 train collision leaves one in hospital

Major industrial highway saw heavy traffic detoured throughout Sept. 7

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Walls and roof expected to come down on Jubilee Arena this week

Minor hockey president has fond memories of the old barn, but is excited for the site to cleared

Sep 12, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Music Mash organizers vow to bring back three-day music fest

Dennis Ryan wants Music Mash 2023 to “be bigger and better”

Sep 11, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Calling Lake man pleads guilty after hour-long police pursuit

Judge rules Albert Gladue’s Charter rights were not violated when he was struck by police vehicle

Sep 11, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >