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County of Barrhead approves road allowance decommissioning

Road allowance closure will allow sand and gravel operation to expand

Apr 15, 2025 8:42 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead issues fire restrictions

BARRHEAD - The County of Barrhead has issued the first fire restriction of the season. On April 14, at 4 p.m.

Apr 15, 2025 8:19 AM Read more >

Speeding violations and calls for service increase in Woodlands County: Enforcement Services

44 warnings were given out for the last quarter in 2024

Apr 15, 2025 6:42 AM Read more >

UCP MLAs address federal election safety, coal and gender questions at Barrhead fundraiser

Brian Jean says April 28 election crucial but election stealing doesn't happen in Canada at fundraiser for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken

Apr 12, 2025 11:03 AM Read more >

NCABL looking to hit a home run in 2025 season

North Central Alberta Baseball League commissioner says rural communities the key to helping league regain former prominence

Apr 11, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

van Dijken touts accomplishments, backs premier's advocacy

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA tells audience at UCP fundraiser the difficulties of representing a large, sparsely populated riding

Apr 11, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

Horse Clinician with a heart of gold

“The clinics are open to everyone. It’s an opportunity to learn or practice basic horsemanship and gymkhana skills,”

Apr 11, 2025 6:48 AM Read more >

Businesses bowl over the competition in Barrhead

Twelve teams participated int he Barrhead Business Bowl on March 30

Apr 10, 2025 12:44 PM Read more >

Population increase good news for County of Barrhead coffers

Municipality receives unexpected $40K boost from lower-than-expected policing costs

Apr 10, 2025 8:47 AM Read more >

Nueme Memorial Curling bonspiel rocked the ice

Teams competed in the Nueme Memorial Bonspiel from March 28 to March 30

Apr 10, 2025 6:47 AM Read more >