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Strong community

Strong community

No matter how you slice it, 100 years is a long time — a milestone well worth celebrating. This past weekend Jarvie celebrated its centennial anniversary in fine form with hundreds of residents past and present joining in the festivities.
Our community comes together for Kraft voting

Our community comes together for Kraft voting

The region’s residents came together as one group to show their support for Barrhead’s Curling Club on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Community members were up early on Monday as voting started for the Kraft Celebration Tour.
Town ultimatum could cost Barrhead a new pool

Town ultimatum could cost Barrhead a new pool

Town of Barrhead’s final pool proposal could halt any further discussions regarding a new aquatic centre for residents.
Pool ultimatum could prove costly

Pool ultimatum could prove costly

Town of Barrhead’s latest pool ultimatum could prevent the region’s residents from ever getting a new aquatic centre.
Don 't trust the government with your health

Don 't trust the government with your health

Dear Editor, Once again I’m compelled to respond to the acumen of Edward Goodlife’s esoteric and controversial argument in his letter to the editor, July 8, Town &Country – No to forced vaccinations.
"Vote Null and Void "

"Vote Null and Void "

Dear Editor, The platitudes were flying thick and fast in recent elections giving reasons as to why we should vote for one and not the others.
Debt debate

Debt debate

Last week in Westlock, there was a very visible reminder that while this province is one of the most well-off jurisdictions in the country if not the world, we’re not immune from taking on debt.
Summer no panacea for mental health issues

Summer no panacea for mental health issues

The sun is out, the greenery is lush and life seems to bursting with sheer abundance. How could anyone be down during the heady, cheerful days of summer? The truth is, we can. There’s a persistent myth that suicide rates are highest around Christmas.
Barrhead already a winner after Kraft Celebration Tour nomination

Barrhead already a winner after Kraft Celebration Tour nomination

The Town of Barrhead can already consider itself a winner after being named one of ten finalists for the Kraft Celebration Tour. The nomination will provide Canadians with a unique look at a small community in central Alberta.
Local Councils travelling down a dangerous road

Local Councils travelling down a dangerous road

The Town and County of Barrhead are travelling down a dangerous road when it comes to the recent pool situation.
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