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Barry Kerton

Barry Kerton

Barry Kerton is the editor of the Barrhead Leader. He joined the publication in 2014. His main beats include the Barrhead municipal councils. However, he also covers sports, court, and Pembina Hills School Division when the need arises.

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Recent Work by Barry

It might be getting greener, but wildfire danger in Barrhead-area is high

It might be getting greener, but wildfire danger in Barrhead-area is high

Firefighters respond to two grass fires and one structure fire in less than a week
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Town of Barrhead council turns down Ripple Connection request

Town of Barrhead council turns down Ripple Connection request

Ripple Connection still looking for replacement funding source
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Town of Barrhead declines fiscal support to Lazy Daze event, but leaves the door open

Town of Barrhead declines fiscal support to Lazy Daze event, but leaves the door open

Town of Barrhead councillors instruct admin to determine if there was a non-monetary way the municipality could "add value" to upcoming horse event
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Lot size just too big, says Barrhead County

Lot size just too big, says Barrhead County

Council denies County Residential zoning application as submission doesn't meet the MDP's size requirement
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Non-permitted guest house gets stay of execution

Non-permitted guest house gets stay of execution

County of Barrhead MPC approves guest house bringing it into compliance
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County of Barrhead partners with school division for municipal/ trustee election

County of Barrhead partners with school division for municipal/ trustee election

Town of Barrhead council approve locations for institutional voting for municipal election
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County of Barrhead approves final 2025 operating and capital budget

County of Barrhead approves final 2025 operating and capital budget

Assessment increases, now over $1 billion
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Contractor approved for Misty Ridge culvert replacement

Contractor approved for Misty Ridge culvert replacement

Work on culvert slated to begin in June
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Woodlands County expands ag plastic recycling program

Woodlands County expands ag plastic recycling program

County to accept bale twine at its transfer stations and the Fort Assiniboine Municipal and Public Works Office
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County of Barrhead property owners tax bill set to rise

County of Barrhead property owners tax bill set to rise

Councillors emphasize the increase is mostly due to increase in the provincial school requisition
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