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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

NDP name Barrhead farmer for its candidate for Peace River - Westlock riding

NDP name Barrhead farmer for its candidate for Peace River - Westlock riding

Landen Tischer says while he realizes NDP is the underdog in the riding, he is in the race to win
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Man arrested on property of Barrhead Elementary School

Man arrested on property of Barrhead Elementary School

Students witness police arrest suspected shoplifter after a short chase
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Camp Creek gives $1.5M to Barrhead causes

Camp Creek gives $1.5M to Barrhead causes

Disbanded community hall association donates proceeds of sale of their property to worthy Barrhead-area charities and not-for-profits
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Gallery: I can hear music

Gallery: I can hear music

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Town of Barrhead mulls tourist association membership

Town of Barrhead mulls tourist association membership

Northwest of 16 Regional Tourist Association makes pitch to Town of Barrhead council
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Auditor gives Town of Barrhead clean bill

Auditor gives Town of Barrhead clean bill

Long-time town auditing firm says municipalities' finances are on solid footing
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AHS funding cuts puts work of another Barrhead community group in jeopardy

AHS funding cuts puts work of another Barrhead community group in jeopardy

Barrhead CARES Coalition receives bad news of funding cut through an e-mail
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Renegades win NAEHL U18 Tier 3 championships

Renegades win NAEHL U18 Tier 3 championships

Barrhead takes final game 4-3, in nailbiting game that included three overtimes and a shootout
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AHS cancels Barrhead Ripple Connection agreement

AHS cancels Barrhead Ripple Connection agreement

Cancellation leaves not-for-profit charity scrambling to replace $79,000 in funding
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Ripple Connection seeks town's help following cancelation of AHS contract

Ripple Connection seeks town's help following cancelation of AHS contract

Executive director asks if the municipality can add the non-profit charity to its electricity and gas accounts to get better rates
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