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County councillor apologizes for flag comments

Fellow councillors weigh in on Doris Splane's comments regarding Hitler Youth flag

May 11, 2021 2:47 PM Read more >

Thunderbirds grounded until August

Upped provincial COVID-19 restrictions will keep football team on the sidelines

May 11, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

The pandemic through the eyes of a delivery driver

Westlock delivery driver talks about his experiences working during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 11, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

The other challenges of the pandemic

COVID-19 changes more than wearing masks for some

May 11, 2021 7:02 AM Read more >

Additional COVID-related death reported in County of Barrhead

86 active cases reported in the county, which represents a roughly 20 per cent decrease from the previous week

May 10, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

No injuries following accidental cooking fire at Smithfield Lodge

May 9 blaze contained in stove of one of the suites

May 10, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Lions banking on success of campground

Service club requests a helping hand from town after fundraising opportunities dried up in 2020

May 10, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Barrhead VSU concerned about potential service model change

County of Barrhead councillors to throw their support behind the VSU in asking MLA to lobby cabinet to maintain the status quo

May 10, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Pedersen’s Public Health Act tickets back in court June 2

Freedom rally organizer faces more than $10K in fines

May 10, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

First quarter 2021 crime stats the lowest in five years

Barrhead’s top cop says the pandemic is a big reason for the reduction of crime

May 9, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >