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A snail’s pace

A snail’s pace

We’re getting closer, but we’re wondering how much longer this is going to take. It’s coming up on three years since we submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Pembina Hills school division looking for information concerning former Supt.
Doug Gibb made us proud

Doug Gibb made us proud

He made us so proud, didn’t he? For two minutes and 29 seconds Doug Gibb was the focus of Global Edmonton’s TV news last Wednesday. For a lot longer will be the positive ripple effect of the evening broadcast.
Talk to us before passing judgment

Talk to us before passing judgment

Dear Editor, Thank you to Marcus Day and the Barrhead Leader for covering Budget 2013 concerns with respect to Pharmacy.
Thank you for support

Thank you for support

Dear Editor, Thank you for your support and encouragement in my dream venture of supplying needed transportation for those in wheelchairs or with walkers and who are unable to afford commercial transportation.
Deja vu for town, county

Deja vu for town, county

Some issues never seem to get put to bed. The idea of the Town of Athabasca and Athabasca County amalgamating (or the town dissolving and ëhanding the keysí to the county) seems to be one of those issues.
Challenge of planning

Challenge of planning

Those engaged in the tentative planning of a new school at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex have a fine line to walk. First, it must be noted that the project is far from being a certainty.
Recognizing our valiant volunteers

Recognizing our valiant volunteers

Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer. An anonymous quote, but one that is quite significant in this small community. It’s no secret Barrhead prides itself on its high number of valuable community members.
A son to be proud of!

A son to be proud of!

Dear Editor, We often overlook the good things our young teenagers do and just hear of the naughty things. Earlier this year, I was in line at the Subway. There was a young lad in front of me.
What BARS is offering community

What BARS is offering community

Dear Editor, Though Barrhead Animal Rescue has hit a few speed bumps as of late, we are slowly learning how to work with the municipality of Barrhead cooperatively.
Solution near?

Solution near?

Finally we are near a resolution to the peat burning issue in the county.
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