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Barrhead residents can still check out books from the library

Barrhead residents can still check out books from the library

Barrhead Elementary School students are also able to access eResources through library website
Couple relieved to be home from cruise and two weeks at CFB Trenton

Couple relieved to be home from cruise and two weeks at CFB Trenton

Geno and Barb Goettler have arrived home after two weeks at CFB Trenton in Ontario with fellow Grand Princess cruise ship passengers, where they were taken when their vacation was cut short due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Town of Canmore declares state of local emergency

Town of Canmore declares state of local emergency

“This will give the us the increased authority to take additional measures to protect the Canmore community, such as closing municipal playgrounds – which we are doing today. While the state of local emergency allows us to take additional action within the municipality, it does not allow us to close the highway, which is under provincial jurisdiction."
A heart of gold in challenging times

A heart of gold in challenging times

Athabasca teacher and her mom hand out food bags to those who need them
Kananaskis visitors urged to 'leave no trace' as bears emerge

Kananaskis visitors urged to 'leave no trace' as bears emerge

“Unlike us, bears are following pretty norm routines and starting to wake up from hibernation, so this is a really important time to be careful and not leave things that attract bears and other wildlife into places – that’s dangerous for bears and for us.”
The day the music got postponed

The day the music got postponed

Heartwood Folk Club and Home Routes concerts postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19
Premier rolls out new measures for those most vulnerable to COVID-19

Premier rolls out new measures for those most vulnerable to COVID-19

Actions announced for childcare, homeless shelters, and energy sector recovery
Town of Barrhead, County of Barrhead offices closed to public, but still in operation

Town of Barrhead, County of Barrhead offices closed to public, but still in operation

Public hearing on Intermunicipal Development Plan set for March 24 now cancelled
Save-On-Foods is banning reusable bags to help stop the spread of COVID-19

Save-On-Foods is banning reusable bags to help stop the spread of COVID-19

“Both our team members and customers have expressed concern about bottle returns and in using reusable bags at this time"
Okotoks couples caught abroad

Okotoks couples caught abroad

Kevin Weisbeck and his fiancee, Sherry Kasper, are stuck in Peru, which has closed its borders to all travel for 15 days.
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