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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

Barrhead RCMP snag suspected phone scammer

Barrhead RCMP snag suspected phone scammer

Tip from public helps bring the file to a successful conclusion
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A touch of the Netherlands comes to Neerlandia

A touch of the Netherlands comes to Neerlandia

Neerlandia Historical Society officially welcomes life-sized Dutch windmill to the community
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AHS pilot program helps keep Barrhead ER open despite lack of doctors

AHS pilot program helps keep Barrhead ER open despite lack of doctors

Technology is helping to bridge the healthcare gap in rural Alberta
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Neerlandia Co-op celebrates 10 years in current location

Neerlandia Co-op celebrates 10 years in current location

BARRHEAD - It has been a decade since the Neerlandia Co-op has been in its current location. To celebrate the continuing milestone, the business hosts its annual mid-summer extravaganza on the Heritage Day long weekend.
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Gallery: Barrhead Orioles' playoff hopes dashed

Gallery: Barrhead Orioles' playoff hopes dashed

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Town of Barrhead turns down FCSS rezoning request

Town of Barrhead turns down FCSS rezoning request

Council believed industrial park was not a good fit for the not-for-profit organization
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Union Jack flies at Barrhead's Memorial Park

Union Jack flies at Barrhead's Memorial Park

The United Kingdom's national flag replaces one of two Canadian flags at the park
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Barrhead Korean vet looks back at forgotten war

Barrhead Korean vet looks back at forgotten war

Late July marked the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice
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Town of Barrhead and water commission facing pricey repair

Town of Barrhead and water commission facing pricey repair

Access road to water treatment plant washed out, repair could be as much as $500,000
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Saying thank you to retiring FCSS executive director

Saying thank you to retiring FCSS executive director

Community hosts send off to Karen Pronsishen who steps down after four and a half years
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