Local News

Area MP supporting bill exempting farmers from carbon levy on propane, natural gas purchases

Bill C-206 was originally put forward by Ontario MP in mid-February

Mar 15, 2020 12:09 PM Read more >

BCHS mixed team earns silver at provincials

Foursome falls 5-4 in extra end of ASAA Provincial Mixed Curling Championship final

Mar 15, 2020 6:11 AM Read more >

Is there an appetite for a single-use plastic ban bylaw in Barrhead?

Councillors debate whether to move forward with a bylaw

Mar 14, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

A gathering of wizards

R.F. Staples School holds first-ever Magic: The Gathering tournament March 7

Mar 14, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Finding inner peace while hanging with goats

First-ever goat yoga session took place March 6 in the Boyle Community Centre’s basement

Mar 13, 2020 3:25 PM Read more >

Disabled skiers hit the slopes at Tawatinaw

Canadian Adaptive Snow Sports hosted its 'Slide & Ride' event at the hill March 7

Mar 13, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Councillor compensation recommendations to be included County of Barrhead's 2020 budget

Final decision will be made after seeing the impact it will have on the budget

Mar 13, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead ratifies ICFs with the town and Sturgeon County

Councillors also approve Inter-municipal Development Plans with the town and Woodlands County

Mar 12, 2020 3:25 PM Read more >

Province ends accreditation for childcare centres

Westlock Childcare Society questions decisions being made about childcare in Alberta

Mar 12, 2020 11:50 AM Read more >

Phone systems are down for the Advocate, Leader and News

Offices can be reached via e-mail

Mar 12, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >