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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

Can’t Stop Alberta Tour gets cool reception

Can’t Stop Alberta Tour gets cool reception

Barrhead event attracts half a dozen to listen to Alberta Institute speakers
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Unlocking new technology for 911 dispatch

Unlocking new technology for 911 dispatch

County of Barrhead councillors approve entering into NextGen 911 agreement with Telus
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Diamond dreams in Neerlandia

Diamond dreams in Neerlandia

Group closer to goal of having a baseball/softball diamond
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Barrhead Bombers remain confident going into CAJHL season

Barrhead Bombers remain confident going into CAJHL season

Head coach Mario Haase said preseason performances not indicative of how season will play out
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Making sure no child goes hungry

Making sure no child goes hungry

Barrhead and District FCSS reviewing the best way to ensure children in need have healthy food at school
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Excessive speeding leads to large fine for Barrhead-area man

Excessive speeding leads to large fine for Barrhead-area man

Barrhead Court of Justice briefs, Sept. 12
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Whitecourt man pleads guilty to several court order breaches

Whitecourt man pleads guilty to several court order breaches

Mulitiple court order breaches net former Swan Hills resident 28-days in jail and 24 months of probation
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Back in the driver’s seat

Back in the driver’s seat

Melissa Lotholz returns to bobsleigh after a year hiatus in an effort to make the 2026 Canadian Olympic team
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Mehden Road repaving project to be discussed during 2024 budget deliberations

Mehden Road repaving project to be discussed during 2024 budget deliberations

Town of Barrhead grants residents request, sort of
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Nothing here but us chickens

Nothing here but us chickens

BARRHED - Town of Barrhead residents will get a say about whether households should be allowed to keep poultry. During their Sept.
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