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

Gallery: Barrhead Steelers hockey vs. Edson

Jan 17, 2025 6:10 AM Read more >

Gallery: Barrhead U15 Hockey vs. Athabasca

Jan 16, 2025 6:15 AM Read more >

Speeding, bus fly-bys continue to be problem in Barrhead County

County of Barrhead CPO gives 2024 fall/winter report including several traffic offences

Jan 13, 2025 5:23 PM Read more >

Dunstable School could be a place to learn to farm

Pembina Hills School Division trustee Victoria Kane says board investigating the possibility of turning Dunstable into an agricultural school

Jan 12, 2025 1:18 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead MPC paves the way for steel fabricator

Municipal Planning Committee members approve storage shed setback variances, which will allow an industrial construction and maintenance supply and service company to expand to Barrhead

Jan 12, 2025 9:17 AM Read more >

Barrhead petition to allow chickens on small non-agricultural properties declared not valid

County of Barrhead declares petition as correspondence approving it for information

Jan 10, 2025 5:05 PM Read more >

Barrhead Legion feeling the loss of the Red Ensign

Two Legion members, including a veteran of the Korean War, talk about the importance of Canada’s former de facto flag

Jan 10, 2025 1:02 PM Read more >

Gallery: Tough weekend for Barrhead U15 hockey squad

Jan 9, 2025 7:05 AM Read more >

Gallery: Hard-fought win for Barrhead Steelers against Wainwright

Jan 8, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Gravel company is one step closer to expanding its operation

County of Barrhead council gives first reading to a bylaw to decommission an undeveloped road allowance

Jan 6, 2025 12:52 PM Read more >

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